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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 44

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SAT Word Skills 4
acidulous
[Adjective]

slightly sour or acidic, not strongly so, often describing a mild tanginess

Ex: The yogurt was pleasantly acidulous, providing a nice contrast to the sweetness of the honey .
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bumptious
[Adjective]

too confident or proud in expressing oneself, in a way that is annoying to others

Ex: I find his bumptious remarks to be quite off-putting during conversations .
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cantankerous
[Adjective]

difficult to get along with and easily angered

Ex: They had to deal with the cantankerous client for weeks before the project was finished .
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sumptuous
[Adjective]

having a rich and luxurious quality

Ex: The historic mansion 's dining room was adorned with sumptuous chandeliers and antique furniture .
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bibulous
[Adjective]

eager to drink too much liquor

Ex: The bibulous crowd at the concert was rowdy , spilling drinks and causing a scene .
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spinous
[Adjective]

(of some plants or animals) having sharp, needle-like things on the surface of their body

Ex: The lionfish has spinous fins that contain venom to protect itself from attackers .
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contiguous
[Adjective]

sharing a common border or touching at some point

Ex: The contiguous counties in the region worked together to address environmental concerns .
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industrious
[Adjective]

hard-working and productive

Ex: He was known for his industrious approach to business , always looking for new opportunities .
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garrulous
[Adjective]

talking a great deal, particularly about trivial things

Ex: She became known for her garrulous nature , chatting endlessly about minor topics .
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auriferous
[Adjective]

(of rocks) holding gold within

Ex: Workers carefully extracted auriferous materials from the deep mines , aware of their high value .
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nefarious
[Adjective]

extremely evil or wicked, typically involving illegal or immoral actions

Ex: The villain 's nefarious deeds were finally exposed .
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emeritus
[Adjective]

keeping the title of their former position after retirement as an honor, especially of a university professor

Ex: The emeritus faculty member still delivered guest lectures at the university , sharing his expertise with new generations .
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indigenous
[Adjective]

(of animals and plants) found and developed only in a particular place and not been brought from elsewhere

Ex: Orchids are indigenous flowers that grow in diverse habitats around the world , from tropical rainforests to alpine meadows .
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unctuous
[Adjective]

characterized by excessive ingratiation or flattery, often in a way that seems insincere or manipulative

Ex: His unctuous praise for his boss only reinforced the perception that he was a sycophant .
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consanguineous
[Adjective]

sharing the same ancestor

Ex: The two families were consanguineous, having descended from a common ancestor several generations ago .
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spontaneous
[Adjective]

done or happening naturally, without any prior thought or planning

Ex: A spontaneous storm caught everyone by surprise while they were walking in the park .
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boisterous
[Adjective]

noisy and full of energy

Ex: She found the boisterous celebrations in the streets overwhelming .
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contentious
[Adjective]

inclined to argue or provoke disagreement

Ex: As a contentious debater , he enjoyed challenging opposing viewpoints in intellectual discussions .
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SAT Word Skills 4
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