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SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 10

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SAT Word Skills 5
parlous
parlous
[Adjective]

(of a condition) dangerous, terrible, or uncertain

Ex: They were in a parlous condition after the severe storm damaged their home. 
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specious
specious
[Adjective]

seemingly truthful but wrong in nature

Ex: The politician gave a specious argument that hid the real facts. 
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sonorous
sonorous
[Adjective]

(of a sound) resonant and deep

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studious
studious
[Adjective]

hardworking, committed, and deeply engaged in the pursuit of a particular goal or objective

Ex: She kept a studious focus during the lecture. 
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prestigious
prestigious
[Adjective]

having a lot of respect, honor, and admiration in a particular field or society

Ex: Winning a Nobel Prize is considered one of the most prestigious achievements in academia. 
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lugubrious
lugubrious
[Adjective]

extremely sorrowful and serious

Ex: The movie's lugubrious soundtrack set a tone of deep sadness. 
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ludicrous
ludicrous
[Adjective]

unreasonable or exaggerated to the point of being ridiculous

Ex: The idea of a flying pig delivering mail seemed ludicrous to the townsfolk. 
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ravenous
ravenous
[Adjective]

very greedy and voracious

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copious
copious
[Adjective]

(of discourse) abundant in ideas or information

Ex: The book is copious in its exploration of the historical context, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding. 
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audacious
audacious
[Adjective]

taking risks that are bold and shocking

Ex: His audacious plan to revolutionize the industry involved introducing radical changes that shocked competitors and investors alike. 
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ominous
ominous
[Adjective]

giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

Ex: The dark clouds gathering on the horizon cast an ominous shadow over the town. 
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harmonious
harmonious
[Adjective]

having a combination of elements that are in agreement and balance with each other

Ex: The garden was designed to have a harmonious blend of colors and scents. 
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hideous
hideous
[Adjective]

shockingly immoral or repulsive in a way that violates ethical or social norms

Ex: The dictator committed hideous crimes against humanity. 
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invidious
invidious
[Adjective]

causing offense or unhappiness due to being prejudice or unjust

Ex: The invidious comparison between the two candidates was unfair. 
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noxious
noxious
[Adjective]

causing harm

Ex: The factory released noxious fumes into the air. 
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fictitious
fictitious
[Adjective]

created by imagination and not based on reality

Ex: The characters in the novel were entirely fictitious and bore no resemblance to real people. 
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dubious
dubious
[Adjective]

causing doubt or suspicion

Ex: His dubious explanation for being late didn’t seem believable. 
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strenuous
strenuous
[Adjective]

requiring great physical effort or energy

Ex: The strenuous hike drained their physical energy. 
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meticulous
meticulous
[Adjective]

extremely careful and attentive to details

Ex: She was meticulous in checking every detail of the report. 
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