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SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 29

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SAT Word Skills 5
flippant
flippant
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His flippant remarks about the serious issue angered everyone. 
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puissant
puissant
[Adjective]

having great power or influence, especially in a commanding or dignified way

Ex: The king was a puissant ruler, feared and respected across the land. 
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adjutant
adjutant
[noun]

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

Ex: The adjutant stork stood motionless by the riverbank. 
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clairvoyant
clairvoyant
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The clairvoyant woman was able to predict the outcome of the event with startling accuracy. 
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recalcitrant
recalcitrant
[Adjective]

resisting authority, control, or guidance

Ex: The recalcitrant student refused to follow classroom instructions. 
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flagrant
flagrant
[Adjective]

so obviously wrong or immoral that it provokes shock

Ex: The referee ignored a flagrant foul during the match. 
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buoyant
buoyant
[Adjective]

cheerful and lively in spirit

Ex: She remained buoyant despite the stressful day at work. 
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flamboyant
flamboyant
[Adjective]

showy and seeking attention through dramatic gestures or displays

Ex: The flamboyant actor always captivated the audience with his colorful costumes and larger-than-life performances. 
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dormant
dormant
[Adjective]

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

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resistant
resistant
[Adjective]

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

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recusant
recusant
[Adjective]

reluctant to submit to an authority or follow rules

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blatant
blatant
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The party next door was so blatant it kept the whole street awake. 
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relevant
relevant
[Adjective]

having a close connection with the situation or subject at hand

Ex: Her research findings were relevant to the current discussion on climate change. 
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regnant
regnant
[Adjective]

exerting power, influence, or dominance

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redundant
redundant
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His position at the company became redundant after the department was restructured. 
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poignant
poignant
[Adjective]

causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy

Ex: The poignant story of the elderly couple's enduring love brought tears to everyone's eyes. 
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adamant
adamant
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She was adamant about her decision to pursue a career in medicine, despite opposition from her family. 
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recreant
recreant
[Adjective]

devoid of even the smallest trace of bravery or courage

Ex: The recreant knight fled the battlefield, abandoning his comrades. 
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