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SAT Humanities - Evil

Here you will learn some English words related to evil, such as "stigma", "vanity", "heinous", etc. that you will need to ace your SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Humanities

an action, behavior, or entity that is extremely wicked, evil, or morally reprehensible

Ex: The historical event is remembered as monstrosity due to the sheer scale of human suffering it caused .
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prejudice
[noun]

an unreasonable opinion or judgment based on dislike felt for a person, group, etc., particularly because of their race, sex, etc.

Ex: The novel explores themes prejudice and social inequality .
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the state of being reluctant to accept ideas, thoughts, or behaviors that differ from one's own

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stigma
[noun]

a mark that represents shame or infamy

Ex: Being a convicted felon carries stigma that makes it difficult to find a job .
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vanity
[noun]

the act of taking excessive pride in one's own achievements or abilities

Ex: She could n’t hide vanity when she talked about her latest promotion .
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scheme
[noun]

a secret plan, particularly one that is made to deceive other people

Ex: The scheme was revealed after months of investigation .
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treason
[noun]

the act of betraying someone or something's trust or loyalty

Ex: The betrayal of their shared secrets was an unforgivable act treason in her eyes .
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the deliberate killing of a famous or important person, often for political or ideological reasons

Ex: The historical film depicted assassination of the prime minister and its aftermath .
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the process of abandoning moral principles and behaving immorally

Ex: He claimed that sex and violence on TV led to corruption of young people .
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notoriety
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the state of having a widespread negative reputation due to a bad or disapproving behavior or characteristic

Ex: His actions were marked notoriety, making him a subject of public criticism .
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brute
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a person who is cruel, violent, or lacking in human sensibility

Ex: He was seen as brute due to his aggressive behavior .
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treachery
[noun]

the act of showing disloyalty to someone's trust

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collusion
[noun]

secret agreement particularly made to deceive people

Ex: Collusion among the committee members led to unfair bidding practices .
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the quality of being dishonest and misleading

Ex: She could no longer tolerate deceitfulness and decided to end their relationship .
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ruse
[noun]

a cunning or deceptive strategy or action intended to deceive or trick someone

Ex: He saw through ruse and refused to be swayed by her deceptive tactics .
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the state of being made to feel ashamed or losing respect and dignity, often in front of others

Ex: She avoided social events due to humiliation caused by the scandal .
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injustice
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a behavior or treatment that is unjust and unfair

Ex: He dedicated his life to fighting against injustice and advocating for the rights of the oppressed .
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deviation
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separation from accepted norms, standards, or expected patterns of conduct

Ex: The strict community did not tolerate deviation from its traditional values .
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cruelty
[noun]

a deliberate action or treatment that causes physical or mental pain or suffering in others

Ex: cruelty inflicted on the prisoners was later exposed in the media .
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atrocity
[noun]

the extreme brutality of an action or behavior

Ex: The documentary highlighted atrocity of human trafficking and its devastating impact on victims .
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savagery
[noun]

a violent act marked by extreme cruelty and aggression

Ex: The survivors described savagery they endured during the invasion .
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deceptive
[Adjective]

giving an impression that is misleading, false, or deceitful, often leading to misunderstanding or mistaken belief

Ex: deceptive schemes can lead to financial losses and disappointment .
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devious
[Adjective]

causing someone to have a wrong idea or impression, usually by giving incomplete or false information

Ex: They found out that the companydevious advertising was hiding the true cost of the product .
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fraudulent
[Adjective]

dishonest or deceitful, often involving illegal or unethical actions intended to deceive others

Ex: fraudulent tax return submitted by the accountant resulted in an audit by the IRS .
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hypocritical
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acting in a way that is different from what one claims to believe or value

Ex: Ithypocritical for the company to promote equality in its advertisements while paying female employees less than their male counterparts .
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unscrupulous
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having no moral principles and willing to do anything to achieve one's goals

Ex: unscrupulous politician accepted bribes in exchange for favors , betraying the trust of the people who voted for him .
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heinous
[Adjective]

extremely evil or shockingly wicked in a way that deeply disturbs or offends

Ex: heinous betrayal of his closest friend left a lasting scar on their relationship .
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dismissive
[Adjective]

showing a lack of interest or respect by ignoring or minimizing someone or something's importance

Ex: dismissive response to the question indicated she did n't want to talk about it .
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oppressive
[Adjective]

having an unfair or harsh control over others, often involving cruelty or severe restrictions

Ex: oppressive taxation system placed undue burden on low-income families .
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malicious
[Adjective]

intending to cause harm or distress to others

Ex: The arsonist set fire to the building malicious intent to cause destruction .
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unwarranted
[Adjective]

unfair and lacking a valid reason

Ex: Her fears about the project failing unwarranted and based on misinformation .
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fiendish
[Adjective]

wickedly cruel and inhuman

Ex: The detective struggled to unravel fiendish plot woven by the mastermind .
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glib
[Adjective]

making insincere and deceiving statements with ease

Ex: The salesmanglib pitch sounded rehearsed and untrustworthy .
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vulgar
[Adjective]

having an indecent quality or being socially unacceptable in expression

Ex: vulgar behavior towards women earned him a reputation as a misogynist .
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sordid
[Adjective]

relating to a disgraceful and corrupted action

Ex: The documentary exposed sordid exploitation behind the company 's success .
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infamous
[Adjective]

well-known for a bad quality or deed

Ex: The politicianinfamous speech sparked outrage and controversy nationwide .
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unethical
[Adjective]

involving behaviors, actions, or decisions that are morally wrong

Ex: She believed it unethical to manipulate data to meet the research criteria .
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outrageous
[Adjective]

extremely unusual or unconventional in a way that is shocking

Ex: outrageous claim made by the politician was met with skepticism .
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controversial
[Adjective]

causing a lot of strong public disagreement or discussion

Ex: She made controversial claim about the health benefits of the diet .
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contentious
[Adjective]

causing disagreement or controversy among people

Ex: contentious debate over healthcare policy dominated the political agenda .
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gory
[Adjective]

involving a lof of blood and violence

Ex: The novelgory scenes of war painted a brutal picture of the conflict .
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to trick
[Verb]

to deceive a person so that they do what one wants

Ex: Be wary of emails that attempt trick you into revealing personal information or clicking on malicious links .
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to claim or suggest something, often falsely or without proof

Ex: Some purport to support certain policies , but their actions contradict their words .
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to betray
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to be disloyal to a person, a group of people, or one's country by giving information about them to their enemy

Ex: The traitor was executed betraying his comrades to the enemy during wartime .
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to betray a person that one is in cooperation with, often when they want to do something illegal together

Ex: Don't trust him; he's known for double-crossing his partners when it serves his own interests.
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to kill a large number of people, often in a harsh and heartless manner

Ex: In the terrorist attack , the extremists intended slaughter innocent civilians .
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to take valuables by force, often resulting in destruction or damage

Ex: The invaders ' primary objective was despoil the enemy 's resources , leaving their infrastructure in shambles .
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to not respect someone's rights, privacy, or peace

Ex: The workers complained that the violated their labor rights .
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to make a false copy of something with the intent to deceive

Ex: He was arrested counterfeiting passports .
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to take and use the work, words or ideas of someone else without referencing them

Ex: The politician faced public backlash plagiarizing speeches from other political figures without attribution .
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to control or influence someone cleverly for personal gain or advantage

Ex: The cult manipulated his followers into believing he had divine powers and could lead them to enlightenment .
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notoriously
[Adverb]

in a way that is widely known or recognized typically for negative reasons

Ex: The restaurant notoriously known for its slow service and inconsistent food quality .
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