SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 1

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SAT Word Skills 5
impeccable [adjective]

without any mistakes or errors

Ex: The dancer 's impeccable technique captivated the audience .
plausible [adjective]

seeming believable or reasonable enough to be considered true

Ex: Her excuses for being late seemed plausible , considering the heavy traffic and inclement weather .
flammable [adjective]

easily and quickly burned

Ex: Certain fabrics , such as polyester , are flammable and can catch fire easily if exposed to a flame .
despicable [adjective]

deserving disapproval and condemnation due to being extremely wicked or evil

Ex: The despicable crime of stealing from the elderly left the community outraged .
debatable [adjective]

(of a subject of discussion) unclear or uncertain, therefore can be further discussed or disagreed with

Ex: Whether the decision was right or wrong is highly debatable .
affable [adjective]

easy to approach, and pleasant to talk to

Ex: The host was affable , greeting each guest with a warm smile and engaging conversation .
eatable [adjective]

able to be eaten but not in an excellent condition

negotiable [adjective]

transferable to others in exchange for something

compatible [adjective]

able to exist together without conflict or problems

Ex: The furniture is compatible with the room 's overall design .
reducible [adjective]

able to be made simpler or smaller in size or amount

actionable [adjective]

having enough reason to take someone to court over a legal matter

Ex: The breach of contract by the contractor provided actionable grounds for legal action by the client .
redoubtable [adjective]

causing fear due to greatness or being impressive

Ex: Facing such a redoubtable opponent in the debate proved to be a formidable challenge .
risible [adjective]

causing laughter by being foolish or unreasonable

vulnerable [adjective]

liable to attack or harm, especially in a strategic or defensive sense

Ex: The army identified vulnerable points in the enemy 's defenses .
culpable [adjective]

responsible for an act that is morally or legally wrong

Ex: The company was held culpable for environmental damage .
forcible [adjective]

carried out through physical force against someone's wishes or intentions

reparable [adjective]

able to be changed, recovered, or made better

tractable [adjective]

(of people or animals) easily controlled or influenced by external factors or authority

Ex: Despite its size , the horse was remarkably tractable and easy to handle .
treasonable [adjective]

involving or relating to the betrayal of someone or something