1. SAT
recuperate (v) get better after an illness/ to re-gain after a loss
genre (n) sub categories
poignant (adj) deeply moving; strongly affecting the emotions’ powerful feelings

2. SAT
euphemism (n) a polite phrase used to express an idea that is generally considered unpleasant
robust (adj) strong; healthy
presumptuous (adj) assuming too much; arrogant; to pre-assume

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profound (adj) having deep meaning; thought provoking
usurp (v) to take someone’s position, usually by force
meager (adj) in short supply; small amount