SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 4

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stupendous [adjective]

extremely astonishing in extent or degree

Ex: The project 's success was a stupendous achievement , surpassing all expectations .

insidious [adjective]

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

Ex: They uncovered an insidious plot to blackmail the mayor .

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 book was criticized for its salacious content , which some found offensive .

saponaceous [adjective]

resembling or containing soap

timorous [adjective]

lacking bravery and confidence

Ex: In the face of confrontation , his timorous nature led him to avoid conflict .

glorious [adjective]

having or worthy of honor, fame, or distinction

Ex: The team enjoyed a glorious achievement in the tournament .

obnoxious [adjective]

extremely unpleasant or rude

Ex: Her obnoxious laughter disrupted the solemnity of the funeral service .

pusillanimous [adjective]

having a lack of courage or determination

Ex: Her pusillanimous attitude prevented her from taking risks in her career .

courageous [adjective]

expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

Ex: The young explorer exhibited a courageous spirit as he ventured into the uncharted wilderness in search of new discoveries .

venous [adjective]

relating to or having a lot of veins

obstreperous [adjective]

behaving in a wild or forceful manner that causes chaos

Ex: The party grew obstreperous as guests danced on furniture and blasted music .

impecunious [adjective]

severely lacking money

Ex: Despite his impecunious background , he worked hard and earned a scholarship to attend college .

carnivorous [adjective]

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

Ex: Wolves are carnivorous mammals that hunt in packs for larger prey like deer and elk .

rebellious [adjective]

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

Ex: Despite warnings from the school administration , the rebellious student continued to organize protests against unfair policies .

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: Chickens are gregarious animals and thrive in flocks .

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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