SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 44

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

extremely self-assertive in a way that annoys others

having a difficult and contrary disposition

characterized by high quality, elegance, and extravagance

given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol

having spines

sharing a common border or touching at some point

hard-working and productive

talking a great deal, particularly about trivial things

containing an unusual amount of grease or oil

containing gold

extremely evil or wicked, typically involving illegal or immoral actions

honorably retired from assigned duties and retaining your title along with the additional title `emeritus' as in `professor emeritus'

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

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

related by blood

done or happening naturally, without any prior thought or planning

characterized by noisy and energetic behavior, often lacking discipline

inclined to argue or provoke disagreement