SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 4

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stupendous

[Adjective]

extremely astonishing in extent or degree

Ex: They were shocked by the stupendous cost of the repairs needed for the old building .

insidious

[Adjective]

designed to lure, ensnare, or catch someone in a deceitful way

Ex: She spotted the insidious flattery and refused to play along .

coniferous

[Adjective]

relating to trees with hard and dry fruits called cones and needle-shaped leaves

salacious

[Adjective]

having or conveying inappropriate or indecent interest in sexual matters

Ex: The film 's salacious scenes were deemed too explicit for a general audience .

saponaceous

[Adjective]

resembling or containing soap

timorous

[Adjective]

lacking bravery and confidence

Ex: The timorous approach of the new team member made her interactions hesitant .

glorious

[Adjective]

having or worthy of honor, fame, or distinction

Ex: The festival honored the glorious history of the city .

obnoxious

[Adjective]

extremely unpleasant or rude

Ex: The obnoxious habit of interrupting others during conversations annoyed everyone in the group .

pusillanimous

[Adjective]

having a lack of courage or determination

Ex: The team grew frustrated with their pusillanimous teammate , who was always reluctant to take charge .

courageous

[Adjective]

expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

Ex: The rescue dog demonstrated a courageous effort in saving lives during the disaster response mission .

venous

[Adjective]

relating to or having a lot of veins

obstreperous

[Adjective]

behaving in a wild or forceful manner that causes chaos

Ex: The obstreperous dog barked furiously and lunged at passersby .

impecunious

[Adjective]

severely lacking money

Ex: They offered to help their impecunious friend by paying for his groceries and other necessities .

carnivorous

[Adjective]

(of plants or animals) feeding on the meat or flesh of other animals

Ex: Some species of birds , like eagles and hawks , are carnivorous and hunt small mammals and birds .

rebellious

[Adjective]

(of a person) resistant to authority or control, often challenging established norms or rules

Ex: The rebellious employee pushed back against restrictive corporate policies , advocating for more flexible work arrangements .

fugacious

[Adjective]

lasting only for a short time and quick to disappear

gregarious

[Adjective]

(of animals) tending to live, move, or gather in groups with others of the same kind

Ex: Parrots are gregarious and often bond with other birds or humans .

deciduous

[Adjective]

(of plants) annually losing leaves

voracious

[Adjective]

excessive eagerness or enthusiam to do something

ligneous

[Adjective]

resembling or containing wood

SAT Word Skills 5
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