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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 48

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SAT Word Skills 4
meretricious
meretricious
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The movie's meretricious special effects couldn't hide its weak storyline. 
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anhydrous
anhydrous
[Adjective]

without water; especially without water of crystallization

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promiscuous
promiscuous
[Adjective]

not selective of a single class or person

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ambidextrous
ambidextrous
[Adjective]

able to use both hands with equal skill and ease

Ex: She's ambidextrous and can write with either hand. 
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capacious
capacious
[Adjective]

able to hold a large quantity

Ex: The capacious living room easily accommodated the large gathering of guests. 
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portentous
portentous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The dark clouds gathering on the horizon looked portentous, hinting at a severe storm approaching. 
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raucous
raucous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The raucous laughter from the party next door kept her awake all night. 
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contagious
contagious
[Adjective]

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

Ex: COVID-19 is highly contagious, spreading easily among individuals in crowded places. 
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ingenious
ingenious
[Adjective]

having or showing cleverness, creativity, or skill

Ex: The ingenious inventor devised a machine that could solve complex mathematical equations. 
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licentious
licentious
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The novel was banned for its licentious content. 
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spurious
spurious
[Adjective]

(of documents or objects) pretending to be genuine

Ex: The detective spotted the spurious passport at once. 
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pernicious
pernicious
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The pernicious effects of smoking may take years to appear. 
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onerous
onerous
[Adjective]

difficult and needing a lot of energy and effort

Ex: The new regulations placed on businesses by the government were onerous, requiring extensive paperwork and compliance measures. 
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uxorious
uxorious
[Adjective]

foolishly fond of or submissive to your wife

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obsequious
obsequious
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She found his obsequious manner off-putting, as he always agreed with her, no matter what she said. 
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sagacious
sagacious
[Adjective]

having keen, farsighted judgment and the ability to discern deeply and wisely

Ex: The sagacious leader quickly identified the root of the problem and implemented effective solutions. 
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pugnacious
pugnacious
[Adjective]

eager to start a fight or argument

Ex: Always looking for a fight, his pugnacious behavior earned him a reputation in the office. 
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fabulous
fabulous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The fabulous display of fireworks illuminated the night sky with bursts of color and light. 
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gaseous
gaseous
[Adjective]

existing as or having characteristics of a gas

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lascivious
lascivious
[Adjective]

experiencing or displaying an intense sexual interest

Ex: He was known for his lascivious behavior at parties. 
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