SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 16

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eventual [adjective]

happening at the end of a process or a particular period of time

Ex: The eventual outcome of the negotiations was a mutually beneficial agreement for all parties involved .

connubial [adjective]

relating to marriage or the relationship between spouses

Ex: The survey assessed connubial satisfaction among parents of young children .

venial [adjective]

not grave and thus capable of being pardoned or overlooked

Ex: The teacher treated the student 's small lapse as venial and forgave it quickly .

nasal [adjective]

(anatomy) connected with the nose

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insular [adjective]

physically situated on or resembling an island

Ex: Insular ecosystems often evolve species found nowhere else .

ceremonial [adjective]

relating to formal rituals or traditions, often with symbolic importance or cultural significance

Ex: The cutting of the ribbon at the grand opening was a ceremonial gesture .

abnormal [adjective]

different from what is usual or expected

Ex: His abnormal reaction to the medication prompted the doctor to change the dosage .

pivotal [adjective]

playing a crucial role or serving as a key point of reference

Ex: The development of renewable energy technologies is pivotal in addressing the challenges of climate change and transitioning to a sustainable future .

material [adjective]

related to money, living conditions, possessions, etc. instead of the things that the soul or mind needs

Ex:

venal [adjective]

willing to act dishonestly for money or personal gain

Ex: The company collapsed under venal management .

feudal [adjective]

relating to a system where nobility hold power and peasants work for their lords

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menial [adjective]

(of work) not requiring special skills, often considered unimportant and poorly paid

Ex: Many people avoid menial jobs , but they are crucial to the economy .

ecumenical [adjective]

relating to the unifying and integrating the Christian churches over the world

cerebral [adjective]

relating to the forepart of the brain, particularly its higher functions such as thinking, reasoning, and cognition

Ex: The neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating cerebral disorders such as strokes and brain tumors .

jugular [adjective]

located in or connected with the throat or neck

fraternal [adjective]

relating or resembling the characteristics of a brother

pastoral [adjective]

related to or characteristic of the duties, setting, or concerns of a Christian minister

Ex: He received pastoral care from the church community during a difficult time in his life .

littoral [adjective]

relating to, or situated on the coastal regions

comical [adjective]

causing laughter or amusement because of being funny or ridiculous

Ex: The comical misunderstanding between the characters led to hilarious consequences in the sitcom .

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