SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 29

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

powerful

large Indian stork with a military gait

perceiving things beyond the natural range of the senses

marked by stubborn resistance to authority

conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

being optimistic and behaving in a cheerful manner

elaborately or excessively ornamented

in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation

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

refusing to submit to authority

conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry

having a close connection with the situation or subject at hand

exercising power or authority

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

causing a very sharp feeling of sadness

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

lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful