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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 44

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SAT Word Skills 4
acidulous
acidulous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The acidulous taste of the lemon juice added a refreshing zest to the dish. 
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bumptious
bumptious
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She became bumptious after receiving the promotion, constantly bragging about her achievements. 
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cantankerous
cantankerous
[Adjective]

difficult to get along with and easily angered

Ex: The cantankerous old man yelled at the neighbors for no reason. 
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sumptuous
sumptuous
[Adjective]

having a rich and luxurious quality

Ex: The sumptuous banquet featured an array of gourmet dishes prepared by renowned chefs. 
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bibulous
bibulous
[Adjective]

eager to drink too much liquor

Ex: The bibulous man seemed unable to enjoy anything without a drink in his hand. 
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spinous
spinous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Be careful not to touch the spinous branches of the cactus, as they can pierce your skin. 
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contiguous
contiguous
[Adjective]

sharing a common border or touching at some point

Ex: The company acquired several contiguous parcels of land to expand its operations. 
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industrious
industrious
[Adjective]

hard-working and productive

Ex: She is an industrious student who always completes her assignments on time. 
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garrulous
garrulous
[Adjective]

talking a great deal, particularly about trivial things

Ex: Her garrulous phone calls often lasted for hours, filled with small talk. 
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auriferous
auriferous
[Adjective]

(of rocks) holding gold within

Ex: Prospectors discovered auriferous quartz, which promised great rewards. 
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nefarious
nefarious
[Adjective]

extremely evil or wicked, typically involving illegal or immoral actions

Ex: The nefarious plot of the antagonist aimed to overthrow the government. 
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emeritus
emeritus
[Adjective]

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

Ex: After retiring, Professor Smith was named professor emeritus in recognition of his years of dedicated service. 
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indigenous
indigenous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The indigenous flora and fauna of Hawaii are unlike those found anywhere else in the world. 
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unctuous
unctuous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His unctuous compliments made her question his genuine intentions. 
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consanguineous
consanguineous
[Adjective]

sharing the same ancestor

Ex: The consanguineous ties between the royal families of Europe have been well-documented throughout history. 
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spontaneous
spontaneous
[Adjective]

done or happening naturally, without any prior thought or planning

Ex: A spontaneous burst of laughter filled the room during the meeting. 
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boisterous
boisterous
[Adjective]

marked by a lack of control or discipline

Ex: The boisterous crowd ignored the speaker and shouted over each other. 
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contentious
contentious
[Adjective]

inclined to argue or provoke disagreement

Ex: The contentious individual frequently initiated arguments and disagreements within the group. 
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