SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 23

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SAT Word Skills 1
prehensile [adjective]

(of body parts) capable of gripping or holding

Ex: The opossum used its prehensile tail to steady itself .

the action of grasping or seizing something tightly with the hands or tentacles

Ex: The therapy focused on improving hand prehension in patients recovering from nerve injuries .
abundant [adjective]

existing or available in large quantities

Ex: In the market , there was an abundant supply of fresh vegetables .
superabundant [adjective]

existing in an amount or quantity that is more than sufficient

Ex: The orchard was superabundant with ripe , juicy fruits hanging from every tree .

to retire someone because of age or physical inability, often with a pension

Ex: Due to her health complications , she was superannuated earlier than she had planned .
supercilious [adjective]

treating others as if one is superior to them

Ex: Her supercilious attitude toward the junior staff was noted by management .
superficial [adjective]

not done in a complete or thorough way

Ex: She gave a superficial examination of the document without thoroughly reviewing its contents .

an amount that is more than necessary

Ex: Their wealth was evident in the superfluity of luxury cars in their driveway .
superfluous [adjective]

beyond what is necessary or required

Ex: The additional decorations seemed superfluous , as the room was already elegantly furnished .
afire [adjective]

illuminated or glowing as if by fire or flame

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afoot [adverb]

by walking or on foot

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aforesaid [adjective]

previously mentioned or spoken of

Ex: Please review the aforesaid policies before proceeding with the application .
afresh [adverb]

once again, but in a new or different manner

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mantel [noun]

a shelf located above a fireplace, typically included in a frame that surrounds it

Ex: He carefully placed the trophy on the mantel , proud of his recent achievement .
mantle [noun]

a shelf above a fireplace, often used for displaying decorative items

Ex: he candles on the mantle bathed the room in a soft , warm glow during the evening hours .
querulous [adjective]

frequently or constantly finding fault and complaining

Ex: She had a querulous tone when discussing her coworkers .
to query [verb]

to ask questions in order to seek information or clarification

Ex: She queried the database to find information on recent transactions .
to frizz [verb]

to form or cause hair to form tight curls or waves, often as a result of humidity or specific hair treatments

Ex: Whenever he lets his hair air dry , it starts to frizz and curl .

to form or shape small, tight curls

Ex: t 's amazing how a bit of mist can frizzle her hair , giving her a completely different appearance .