SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 44

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acidulous [adjective]

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

Ex: The vinaigrette had an acidulous note that balanced the richness of the salad .

bumptious [adjective]

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

Ex: The bumptious young man interrupted everyone in the room with his unsolicited opinions .

cantankerous [adjective]

difficult to get along with and easily angered

Ex: The cantankerous boss refused to listen to anyone 's suggestions .

sumptuous [adjective]

having a rich and luxurious quality

Ex: The hotel 's presidential suite boasted sumptuous furnishings , a private terrace , and breathtaking views .

bibulous [adjective]

eager to drink too much liquor

Ex: At the wedding , the bibulous relatives made things awkward with their loud , drunken behavior .

spinous [adjective]

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

Ex: The spinous armor of the hedgehog is a natural defense against larger animals .

contiguous [adjective]

sharing a common border or touching at some point

Ex: The two rooms were designed to be contiguous , allowing for easy access between them .

industrious [adjective]

hard-working and productive

Ex: Despite the challenges , she remained industrious throughout the long hours .

garrulous [adjective]

talking a great deal, particularly about trivial things

Ex: The garrulous guide filled the tour with constant , often unnecessary , chatter .

auriferous [adjective]

(of rocks) holding gold within

Ex: Auriferous veins of rock were carefully mined for their valuable gold content .

nefarious [adjective]

extremely evil or wicked, typically involving illegal or immoral actions

Ex: The nefarious intentions of the cult leader were uncovered by authorities .

emeritus [adjective]

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

Ex: The emeritus status allowed him to continue participating in university events despite his retirement .

indigenous [adjective]

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

Ex: The bald eagle is an indigenous bird of prey in North America , symbolizing strength and freedom .

unctuous [adjective]

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

Ex: She found his unctuous demeanor off-putting , as it felt forced and insincere .

consanguineous [adjective]

sharing the same ancestor

Ex: Their consanguineous relationship made them distant cousins , linked by shared family history .

spontaneous [adjective]

done or happening naturally, without any prior thought or planning

Ex: A spontaneous gathering of friends occurred at the park when everyone happened to be there at the same time .

boisterous [adjective]

marked by a lack of control or discipline

Ex: His boisterous laughter disrupted the quiet library .

contentious [adjective]

inclined to argue or provoke disagreement

Ex: The family gathering became tense as the contentious relative expressed dissenting opinions .

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