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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: She found laborious task of hand-copying the old manuscripts both tedious and exhausting .
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labyrinth
[noun]

a structure with confusing or interconnected passages and paths

Ex: The city 's narrow streets formed labyrinth, confusing even the most seasoned travelers .
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labyrinthine
[Adjective]

complicated or difficult to follow, like a maze

Ex: labyrinthine process delayed the project 's approval for months .
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abysmal
[Adjective]

very deep or profound, often used metaphorically to describe a great extent or intensity

Ex: The novel delved into abysmal depths of human suffering , exposing the raw and haunting reality experienced by the characters .
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abyss
[noun]

a symbolic void representing an immeasurable or deep concept or state

Ex: The political scandal caused the country to descend into abyss of distrust and uncertainty .
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facetious
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He was scolded for facetious remarks about the sensitive topic .
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facile
[Adjective]

achieved or performed without much effort

Ex: The teamfacile win highlighted their superior preparation .
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to help something, such as a process or action, become possible or simpler

Ex: Technology facilitate communication among team members .
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facility
[noun]

the ability to do something easily or skillfully

Ex: The pianistfacility on the keys was evident as she flawlessly played complex compositions .
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to wrest
[Verb]

to take something out of someone's hand usually by force

Ex: The thief attempted wrest the purse from the woman 's grasp .
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to wrench
[Verb]

to pull or twist something forcefully or abruptly, often with the intention of extracting or removing it

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

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

Ex: The wreaked chaos across the region , displacing thousands .
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wrath
[noun]

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

Ex: The minister warned people against wrath in their hearts , advising them to practice forgiveness instead .
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to have a noisy and intense argument

Ex: The siblings continued wrangle about the distribution of household chores , creating a commotion in the house .
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candid
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The politiciancandid answers to tough questions during the debate impressed many viewers .
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candor
[noun]

the quality of being honest and direct in speech and act

Ex: candor of the reviewer was appreciated , even though it was a negative review .
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neural
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Neural development begins early in embryonic development and continues throughout life .
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to garner
[Verb]

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

Ex: garnered evidence to support their legal case .
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to make food look more delicious by decorating it

Ex: The dessert garnished with a dusting of powdered sugar and a mint leaf .
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SAT Word Skills 1
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