SAT Word Skills 2 - Aralin 23

avoiding excess or waste in expenditure or consumption, and only using what is necessary

pagiging matipid

spending money very reluctantly

matipid

to analyze or interpret something in detail, especially to make the meaning or intention clearer

ipaliwanag

expressed very clearly, leaving no doubt or confusion

malinaw

to complain or criticize persistently, often about trivial issues

nag reklamo

the act of consistently and overly criticizing, specifically focusing on minor or unimportant matters

pagsisisi

a state of extreme aggression or force to the point of being nearly out of control

pagsisikhay

extremely aggressive or intense in appearance or behavior

mabagsik

to make excessively dry by removing moisture from an object, substance, or surface

magtuyo

extremely dry, often due to heat or lack of moisture

sagad

slender, flexible, and graceful in movement

payat

graceful and physically flexible that allows for ease and fluidity of movement

bantog

a short verse or poem on a tombstone, serving to commemorate or convey a message to visitors of the grave

epitaph

an abusive word or insulting nickname that is used instead of someone's name or title

epithet

a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type

epitome

to serve as a typical example or embodiment of a concept, idea, or category

magpalitaw

(of objects or works) lacking the precision or quality one would expect from a paid professional

amatuer

relating to or involving love or romance

pagmahal

getting straight to the core of the matter in a direct, efficient manner

maikli

to end something sooner than planned

paliitin