SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 10

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parlous [adjective]

(of a condition) dangerous, terrible, or uncertain

Ex: The country ’s political situation was parlous , leading to widespread unrest .

specious [adjective]

seemingly truthful but wrong in nature

Ex: She presented a specious excuse that did n’t hold up under scrutiny .

sonorous [adjective]

(of a sound) resonant and deep

studious [adjective]

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

Ex: The professor praised her for her studious approach to research .

prestigious [adjective]

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

Ex: The prestigious law firm only hires graduates from top-tier law schools .

lugubrious [adjective]

extremely sorrowful and serious

Ex: The dark clouds and heavy rain gave the entire scene a lugubrious atmosphere .

ludicrous [adjective]

unreasonable or exaggerated to the point of being ridiculous

Ex: The movie 's plot was so ludicrous that it became a cult classic among fans of B-movies .

ravenous [adjective]

very greedy and voracious

copious [adjective]

(of discourse) abundant in ideas or information

Ex: The philosopher 's writings are copious , teeming with complex ideas and profound reflections .

audacious [adjective]

taking risks that are bold and shocking

Ex: The audacious artist 's controversial exhibition provoked intense reactions from critics and audiences , sparking debates about the nature of art .

ominous [adjective]

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

Ex: His ominous warning about the future of the company left the employees feeling uneasy .

harmonious [adjective]

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

Ex: The harmonious design of the new library incorporates sleek glass facades with classic brickwork .

hideous [adjective]

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

Ex: The novel describes a hideous betrayal between friends .

invidious [adjective]

causing offense or unhappiness due to being prejudice or unjust

Ex: His invidious behavior during the meeting made others feel uncomfortable .

noxious [adjective]

causing harm

Ex: His noxious attitude poisoned the team 's morale .

fictitious [adjective]

created by imagination and not based on reality

Ex: The company 's financial report contained fictitious numbers to inflate its profits .

dubious [adjective]

causing doubt or suspicion

Ex: The dubious nature of the evidence made the case hard to prove .

strenuous [adjective]

requiring great physical effort or energy

Ex: The job was strenuous , demanding physical strength all day .

meticulous [adjective]

extremely careful and attentive to details

Ex: The artist 's meticulous brushstrokes brought the painting to life .

SAT Word Skills 5
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