SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 29

lacking seriousness and respect on a serious matter in an attempt to appear humorous or clever

potent and exuding power, influence, or impact

a large, black, and white bird belonging to the family of storks, found in Asia and Africa

(of a person) seeing things outside the reach or capability of natural senses

defiant and not willing to follow the rules or any kind of authority

(of an act) clearly offensive, outrageous, or shocking

being optimistic and behaving in a cheerful manner

showy and seeking attention through dramatic gestures or displays

(of an animal) in a suspended or slowed mode of physical activity due to environmental conditions

being protected from or having a high degree of resistance to something, such as an infection or disease

reluctant to submit to an authority or follow rules

very loud, noisy, and hard to ignore in an offensive or disruptive way

having a close connection with the situation or subject at hand

exerting power, influence, or dominance

surpassing what is needed or required, and so, no longer of use

causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy

showing firmness in one's opinions and refusing to be swayed or influenced

devoid of even the smallest trace of bravery or courage