SAT Word Skills 5 - Aralin 50

demanding or persistent in a forceful or urgent manner

mahigpit

an individual who provides written or oral testimony under oath, typically in a legal context

nagbigay-saksi

shining brightly, radiant, or reflective of light

nagnining

exhibiting a shimmering, rainbow-like play of colors, typically due to refraction of light

iridescent

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

tiwala sa sarili

possessing wisdom, intelligence, or discernment, capable of rational thought and understanding

matalinong

an element or part that creates a larger whole when with the other elements or parts

komponent

having or displaying enthusiasm, happiness, and liveliness

masigla

ill-tempered and ready to start an argument or fight

nagagalit

Unwilling to attract notice to oneself

nag-aalinlangan

quickly and effortlessly noticing things and understanding them

matalinong

having or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters

mapusok

shy or timid, especially in social situations, often accompanied by a reluctance to draw attention to oneself

mahiyain

existing in large amounts

masagana

occurring intermittently, with irregular starts and stops, often lacking continuity or consistency

paggiliw-giliw

expressing longing or yearning tinged with sadness or melancholy, often for something unattainable or lost

malungkot

failing to be on time or meet a scheduled deadline

nahuli

effectively conveying a message or idea with brevity and clarity

maikli

(typically of an elderly) lively and full of energy

buhay

(of a mountain, building, etc.) very tall and outstanding

mataas