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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 23

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SAT Word Skills 1
prehensile
[Adjective]

designed for gripping or holding, often by wrapping around or enclosing

Ex: Scientists were amazed at the discovery of a prehensile-tailed lizard in the dense rainforests.
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the action of grasping or seizing something tightly with the hands or tentacles

Ex: The child 's prehension skills developed rapidly during his toddler years , allowing him to grasp objects and tools with increasing precision .
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abundant
[Adjective]

existing or available in large quantities

Ex: During the rainy season , the region experiences abundant rainfall .
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superabundant
[Adjective]

existing in an amount or quantity that is more than sufficient

Ex: Her energy and enthusiasm were superabundant, infecting everyone around her with positivity .
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to retire someone because of age or physical inability, often with a pension

Ex: He continued working even after the age most people would be superannuated, driven by his passion for the job .
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supercilious
[Adjective]

treating others as if one is superior to them

Ex: She acted with a supercilious air as if everyone else were beneath her .
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superficial
[Adjective]

not done in a complete or thorough way

Ex: She gave the problem a superficial glance before moving on , without fully understanding it .
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an amount that is more than necessary

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

beyond what is necessary or required

Ex: The instructions contained superfluous steps , making the process seem more complicated than it was .
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afire
[Adjective]

illuminated or glowing as if by fire or flame

Ex: His passion for the cause was evident, his eyes afire every time he spoke about it.
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afoot
[Adverb]

by walking or on foot

Ex: With the bridge out, the only way to cross was afoot.
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aforesaid
[Adjective]

previously mentioned or spoken of

Ex: We will address the aforesaid points in our next meeting .
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afresh
[Adverb]

once again, but in a new or different manner

Ex: With renewed energy, she tackled the project afresh.
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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 .
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mantle
[noun]

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

Ex: The family 's cherished memories were evident in the photos and trinkets adorning the mantle.
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querulous
[Adjective]

frequently or constantly finding fault and complaining

Ex: The review was written in a querulous manner , criticizing every detail .
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to query
[Verb]

to ask questions in order to seek information or clarification

Ex: He queried the online support team regarding an issue with his account login .
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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: She does n't use that brand of shampoo anymore because it makes her hair frizz too much .
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to form or shape small, tight curls

Ex: He applied a gel that made his short strands frizzle, creating a textured look.
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