SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 13

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SAT Word Skills 5
putative [adjective]

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

abusive [adjective]

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

Ex: Abusive relationships often involve emotional as well as physical harm .
pejorative [adjective]

having a negative or belittling connotation

Ex: His pejorative remarks alienated the audience .
consecutive [adjective]

continuously happening one after another

Ex: This is the fifth consecutive day of heavy rainfall in the region .
conclusive [adjective]

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

Ex: After reviewing all the data , the panel reached a conclusive decision on the matter .
lucrative [adjective]

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

Ex: Investing in technology stocks can be very lucrative if done wisely .
decisive [adjective]

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

Ex: A decisive person knows when to act and is never swayed by indecision or doubt .
diminutive [adjective]

much smaller than what is normal

Ex: The diminutive flower bloomed delicately in the garden , adding a touch of color to the landscape .
instructive [adjective]

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

Ex: The instructive video tutorial taught me how to use the software .
furtive [adjective]

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

Ex: The thief slipped away with a furtive smile .
cumulative [adjective]

increasing gradually as more and more is added

Ex: The company 's profits showed a cumulative increase over the past few years .
tentative [adjective]

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

Ex: His acceptance of the job offer was tentative , as he wanted to discuss the salary before finalizing anything .
productive [adjective]

causing or resulting in a specific outcome

Ex: Regular exercise is productive of better physical and mental health .
conducive [adjective]

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

Ex: The supportive atmosphere in the classroom was conducive to learning .
expressive [adjective]

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

massive [adjective]

extremely large or heavy

Ex: The mountain range was a massive barrier , separating the two regions and making travel difficult .