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SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 26

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SAT Word Skills 5
idyllic
idyllic
[Adjective]

perfect or idealistic, often in a romantic or nostalgic sense

Ex: They spent an idyllic summer in the countryside. 
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calorific
calorific
[Adjective]

(of food) dense in calories and may be fattening if eaten in excess

Ex: That triple-layer chocolate mousse is incredibly calorific but impossible to resist. 
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laconic
laconic
[Adjective]

conveying something whilst using a very small number of words

Ex: His laconic reply left everyone wondering about his true feelings. 
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platonic
platonic
[Adjective]

(of a relationship) characterized by emotional closeness without romantic or sexual elements

Ex: They shared a platonic friendship built on mutual respect and understanding. 
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prosaic
prosaic
[Adjective]

lacking excitement or imagination

Ex: Their conversation remained prosaic, lacking any creative or stimulating topics. 
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seraphic
seraphic
[Adjective]

relating or resembling the angles of the highest order

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Gothic
Gothic
[Adjective]

(of a novel, etc.) written or made in a spooky and mysterious way and often focus on creepy places like old castles or haunted houses, with themes of darkness and the supernatural

Ex: Gothic stories transport readers to ancient castles and haunted mansions, where eerie atmospheres and mysterious events unfold. 
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esoteric
esoteric
[Adjective]

intended for or understood by only a small, specialized group, often due to complexity

Ex: The professor's esoteric lecture on philosophy was difficult for most students to follow. 
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soporific
soporific
[Adjective]

causing one to become sleepy and mentally inactive

Ex: The lecture was so soporific that several students struggled to stay awake. 
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eugenic
eugenic
[Adjective]

relating to or causing improvements of the properties of seeds or infants

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dynamic
dynamic
[Adjective]

having a lot of energy

Ex: With his dynamic personality, he brings enthusiasm and energy to every situation. 
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endemic
endemic
[Adjective]

relating to a disease or condition that is commonly found in a specific area or group of people

Ex: Malaria is endemic to tropical regions, where the climate provides a suitable environment for the transmission of the disease. 
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mnemonic
mnemonic
[Adjective]

serving to aid memory by using patterns, associations, or devices that make recall easier

Ex: She used a mnemonic rhyme to remember the planets in order. 
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spasmodic
spasmodic
[Adjective]

relating to the sudden, reflective, and involuntary movement or contraction of muscles

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histrionic
histrionic
[Adjective]

relating to actors, acting, or the theater

Ex: The director praised her histrionic instincts during rehearsal. 
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rustic
rustic
[Adjective]

displaying a natural simplicity and warmth that evokes traditional rural life

Ex: The rustic inn had stone walls, wooden beams, and a cozy fireplace. 
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quizzical
quizzical
[Adjective]

showing a mixture of confusion, curiosity, or mild disbelief

Ex: He wore a quizzical expression after hearing the surprising news. 
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fiscal
fiscal
[Adjective]

relating to government revenue or public money, especially taxes

Ex: The government faces challenges in balancing fiscal priorities while addressing social needs. 
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fluvial
fluvial
[Adjective]

relating to, living, or taking place in a river

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