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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 10

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SAT Word Skills 1
laborious
laborious
[Adjective]

requiring a great deal of time and energy

Ex: The process of manually transcribing the handwritten documents was laborious and time-consuming. 
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labyrinth
labyrinth
[noun]

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. 
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labyrinthine
labyrinthine
[Adjective]

complicated or difficult to follow, like a maze

Ex: The plot of the mystery novel was so labyrinthine that readers struggled to follow all the twists and turns. 
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abysmal
abysmal
[Adjective]

bottomless in extent

Ex: The canyon dropped into an abysmal void. 
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abyss
abyss
[noun]

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

Ex: The explorers lowered their equipment into the dark abyss beneath the cave entrance. 
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facetious
facetious
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His facetious remarks about the serious issue were not well received. 
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facile
facile
[Adjective]

achieved or performed without much effort

Ex: The athlete's victory was facile, as they dominated the competition without much challenge. 
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to facilitate

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

Ex: The government implemented policies to facilitate foreign investment and economic growth. 
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facility
facility
[noun]

ease and skill in performing a task or activity without difficulty

Ex: She plays the piano with remarkable facility. 
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to wrest
to wrest
[Verb]

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

Ex: He managed to wrest the gun from the attacker's hands. 
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to wrench
to wrench
[Verb]

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

Ex: The dentist wrenched the decayed tooth out of the patient's mouth. 
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to wreak
to wreak
[Verb]

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

Ex: The negligence of the factory owner resulted in a chemical spill that wreaked environmental damage. 
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wrath
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. 
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to wrangle

to have a noisy and intense argument

Ex: The siblings would often wrangle over who would get to choose the television channel. 
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candid
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. 
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candor
candor
[noun]

the habit of speaking truthfully and directly without evasion

Ex: She spoke with candor about the challenges she faced. 
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neural
neural
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The neural signals transmitted by the sensory neurons allow us to perceive and respond to our environment. 
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to garner
to garner
[Verb]

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

Ex: The charity event garnered a significant amount of donations, which will go towards helping those in need. 
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to garnish

to make food look more delicious by decorating it

Ex: She garnished the salad with cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs. 
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