SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 7

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SAT Word Skills 5
invaluable [adjective]

holding such great value or importance that it cannot be measured or replaced

Ex: The archives contain invaluable historical documents .
formidable [adjective]

commanding great respect or fear due to having exceptional strength, excellence, or capabilities

Ex: The company 's formidable reputation in the industry ensured its continued success .
permissible [adjective]

allowed or acceptable according to established rules or standards

Ex: It is permissible to park in this designated area for short-term loading .
eligible [adjective]

possessing the right to do or have something because of having the required qualifications

Ex: He became eligible for the promotion after completing the required training program .
pliable [adjective]

well adapting to new and different conditions

Ex: The team 's pliable strategy allowed them to pivot effectively when unexpected challenges arose .
foible [noun]

an unusual characteristic or mannerism that is peculiar or silly

curable [adjective]

(of an illness or disease) capable of being successfully healed through medical treatment or therapy

Ex: Early detection is crucial for many curable diseases , as it allows for prompt treatment .
feasible [adjective]

having the potential of being done successfully

Ex: The engineer presented a feasible solution to the problem , taking into account technical constraints and budgetary limitations .
fungible [adjective]

capable of being changed or replaced with something of the same kind

pleasurable [adjective]

giving satisfaction and enjoyment

Ex: Reading a good book in a cozy chair can be a pleasurable way to spend an evening .
legible [adjective]

(of a piece of writing) capable of being read or easily understood

Ex: He made sure his signature was legible on the official documents .
comestible [adjective]

fit for human or animal consumption

Ex: Chefs experiment with comestible flowers to add color and flavor .
suggestible [adjective]

easily influenced or open to suggestion and reccomendation

Ex: He was so suggestible that even a casual comment from his coworker could change his opinion on a project .

to argue over unimportant things or to complain about them

Ex: She did n't want to quibble about the cost ; she just wanted the project to be completed on time .

to continue speaking or writing in a lengthy, unfocused, or wandering manner without a clear or organized structure

Ex: The politician tended to ramble during interviews , making it difficult for reporters to extract concise answers .

to mix up, distort, or confuse information, typically in a way that makes it difficult to understand or use

Ex: The translation software garbled the original text , producing nonsensical results .

to engage in water-related activities in a playful or casual manner

Ex: On a hot summer day , families gathered by the river to dabble in the refreshing water .
to addle [verb]

(especially of eggs or organic matter) to go bad

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to muddle someone's thinking, making it difficult to concentrate or reason

Ex: She was befuddled by the sudden change in plans .