SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 10

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SAT Word Skills 1
laborious [adjective]

requiring a great deal of time and energy

Ex: The laborious process of writing the research paper took several months to complete .

a structure with confusing or interconnected passages and paths

Ex: Exploring the ancient ruins , I found myself lost in a labyrinth of tunnels and corridors .
labyrinthine [adjective]

complicated or difficult to follow, like a maze

Ex: Her explanation of the rules was so labyrinthine that everyone was left confused .
abysmal [adjective]

bottomless in extent

Ex: Her grief was abysmal , swallowing every trace of joy .
abyss [noun]

a very deep or seemingly bottomless hole or gorge in the earth or sea

Ex: A narrow bridge stretched across the abyss of the deep canyon .
facetious [adjective]

not showing the amount of seriousness needed toward a serious matter by trying to seem clever and humorous

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facile [adjective]

achieved or performed without much effort

Ex: Her success in the exam was facile , as she had studied diligently and knew the material well .

to help something, such as a process or action, become possible or simpler

Ex: The new software facilitates the data management process .
facility [noun]

the ability to do something easily or skillfully

Ex: The surgeon 's steady hands and precision demonstrated his facility in performing delicate surgeries .
to wrest [verb]

to forcibly pull or take something, often from someone's grasp

Ex: She had to wrest the truth from his evasive answers .

to twist or pull something hard and suddenly to detach it from where it is fixed

Ex: He wrenched the stuck drawer open , causing it to come off its tracks .
to wreak [verb]

to cause or inflict damage, harm, or destruction, often with great force or intensity

Ex: The wildfire continued to spread , threatening to wreak devastation on the surrounding wilderness .
wrath [noun]

extreme anger or strong resentment, often accompanied by a desire for vengeance or harming oneself and others

Ex: The character in the movie sought to avenge her family 's murder , driven by wrath and a burning desire for retribution .

to have a noisy and intense argument

Ex: The soccer players started to wrangle with the referees , disputing the decisions and causing a chaotic scene on the field .
candid [adjective]

speaking or behaving in a clear, honest, and direct manner

Ex: The candid feedback from the boss helped the employee to identify areas for improvement .
candor [noun]

the habit of speaking truthfully and directly without evasion

Ex: I appreciated her candor in pointing out the flaws .
neural [adjective]

regarding neurons, which are the basic building blocks of the nervous system

Ex: Neural pathways in the brain facilitate communication between neurons .

to collect various things, like information, objects, etc.

Ex: They garnered evidence to support their legal case .

to make food look more delicious by decorating it

Ex: He garnished the main course with a slice of lemon and a sprig of rosemary .