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SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 13

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SAT Word Skills 5
putative
putative
[Adjective]

considered true and accepted by all but not known for a fact

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abusive
abusive
[Adjective]

treating someone cruelly and violently, especially in a physical or psychological way

Ex: The child was removed from an abusive household for their safety. 
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pejorative
pejorative
[Adjective]

having a negative or belittling connotation

Ex: She used pejorative language to describe her rival's work. 
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consecutive
consecutive
[Adjective]

continuously happening one after another

Ex: He scored three consecutive goals in the match, leading his team to victory. 
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conclusive
conclusive
[Adjective]

providing clear and final evidence or proof, leaving no doubt or uncertainty

Ex: The DNA evidence provided conclusive proof of the suspect's guilt. 
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lucrative
lucrative
[Adjective]

capable of producing a lot of profit or earning a great amount of money for someone

Ex: The real estate market in the city is highly lucrative for investors. 
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decisive
decisive
[Adjective]

(of a person) able to make clear, firm decisions quickly, especially in challenging situations

Ex: The decisive leader quickly chose a course of action, even when faced with uncertainty. 
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diminutive
diminutive
[Adjective]

much smaller than what is normal

Ex: The diminutive kitten curled up in the corner, its tiny frame emitting soft purrs. 
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instructive
instructive
[Adjective]

providing useful information or guidance, often with the intention of teaching or educating

Ex: The instructive manual helped me assemble the furniture. 
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furtive
furtive
[Adjective]

behaving in a way to avoid being seen or noticed, especially when feeling guilty

Ex: She cast a furtive glance over her shoulder to see if anyone was following. 
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cumulative
cumulative
[Adjective]

increasing gradually as more and more is added

Ex: The cumulative effect of daily exercise is improved physical fitness. 
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tentative
tentative
[Adjective]

not firmly established or decided, with the possibility of changes in the future

Ex: They reached a tentative agreement on the terms of the contract, pending further negotiation. 
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productive
productive
[Adjective]

causing or resulting in a specific outcome

Ex: Hard work is often productive of success and personal growth. 
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conducive
conducive
[Adjective]

leading to the desired goal or result by providing the right conditions

Ex: The quiet environment was conducive to studying. 
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expressive
expressive
[Adjective]

effectively conveying or revealing a particular quality, emotion, or idea through speech, writing, or artistic means

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massive
massive
[Adjective]

extremely large or heavy

Ex: The museum displayed a massive dinosaur skeleton. 
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