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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 48

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SAT Word Skills 4
meretricious
[Adjective]

attractive in a showy or superficial way but lacking real value or sincerity

Ex: Their friendship turned out to be meretricious, built only on mutual advantage .
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anhydrous
[Adjective]

without water; especially without water of crystallization

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promiscuous
[Adjective]

not selective of a single class or person

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ambidextrous
[Adjective]

able to use both hands with equal skill and ease

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capacious
[Adjective]

able to hold a large quantity

Ex: The library ’s capacious shelves were filled with books from floor to ceiling .
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portentous
[Adjective]

extraordinary and serving as a warning or sign of future events, often suggesting something bad or threatening

Ex: The portentous news of the company 's impending bankruptcy cast a shadow over the entire industry .
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raucous
[Adjective]

(of a sound) loud, harsh, and unpleasant to the ears

Ex: Despite the raucous cheers from the crowd , the team lost the game .
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contagious
[Adjective]

(of a disease) transmittable from one person to another through close contact

Ex: Quarantine measures were implemented to contain the outbreak of a contagious virus in the community .
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ingenious
[Adjective]

having or showing cleverness, creativity, or skill

Ex: The ingenious chef created a unique dish by combining unexpected ingredients in innovative ways .
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licentious
[Adjective]

showing a disregard for moral rules or standards, especially in sexual behavior

Ex: The film depicted the licentious excesses of the era .
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spurious
[Adjective]

misleading in appearance or claims

Ex: The spurious information in the article was quickly discredited by experts in the field .
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pernicious
[Adjective]

causing great harm or damage, often in a gradual or unnoticed way

Ex: Poverty has a pernicious impact on education and health .
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onerous
[Adjective]

difficult and needing a lot of energy and effort

Ex: Studying for the bar exam while working full-time proved to be an onerous challenge for him .
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uxorious
[Adjective]

foolishly fond of or submissive to your wife

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obsequious
[Adjective]

excessively flattering and obeying a person, particularly in order to gain their approval or favor

Ex: His obsequious praise of the manager was seen by his colleagues as a transparent attempt to get a promotion .
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sagacious
[Adjective]

having wisdom and good judgment

Ex: A sagacious mentor can provide invaluable guidance during challenging times .
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pugnacious
[Adjective]

eager to start a fight or argument

Ex: The pugnacious young man frequently found himself in disputes over trivial matters .
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fabulous
[Adjective]

beyond the usual or ordinary, often causing amazement or admiration due to its exceptional nature

Ex: The fabulous beauty of the sunset painted the sky in vibrant shades of orange and pink .
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gaseous
[Adjective]

existing as or having characteristics of a gas

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lascivious
[Adjective]

experiencing or displaying an intense sexual interest

Ex: The character ’s lascivious actions were pivotal to the plot 's conflict .
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