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SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 32

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SAT Word Skills 5
advisory
advisory
[Adjective]

aiming to provide advice and suggestions

Ex: The government issued a travel advisory warning citizens about potential risks in certain regions. 
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ancillary
ancillary
[Adjective]

secondary or supplementary to something more important

Ex: The ancillary staff helped with the setup for the conference. 
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auxiliary
auxiliary
[Adjective]

providing additional help or support

Ex: The auxiliary power generator kicked in during the blackout to provide electricity. 
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awry
awry
[Adverb]

with an inclination to one side or oblique position

Ex: The flag flew awry, tilted sideways in the strong wind. 
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capillary
capillary
[Adjective]

very thin, especially regarding internal width

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chary
chary
[Adjective]

afraid and cautious of the possible outcomes of an action, thus reluctant to take risks or action

Ex: His chary approach to lending money was a result of previous bad experiences. 
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conciliatory
conciliatory
[Adjective]

meaning to end a dispute or to stop or lessen someone's anger

Ex: The manager made a conciliatory gesture to ease the tension between the teams. 
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culinary
culinary
[Adjective]

having to do with the preparation, cooking, or presentation of food

Ex: She enrolled in a culinary school to learn professional cooking techniques. 
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derogatory
derogatory
[Adjective]

expressing a belittling and critical attitude

Ex: She made a derogatory comment about his appearance. 
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desultory
desultory
[Adjective]

disconnected and aimless in progression or execution

Ex: Their desultory conversation drifted from weather to politics without depth. 
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dilatory
dilatory
[Adjective]

intentionally delaying or slow to act

Ex: The dilatory response from the government agencies led to a prolonged resolution of the issue. 
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eleemosynary
eleemosynary
[Adjective]

relating to generosity toward the poor and in need

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gustatory
gustatory
[Adjective]

relating to the act, sensation, or study of taste

Ex: The chef crafted a gustatory tour featuring sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and umami elements in every course. 
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hoary
hoary
[Adjective]

(of people) having gray or white hair, particularly due to age

Ex: The hoary professor had decades of wisdom etched into his gray hair and deep-set wrinkles. 
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imaginary
imaginary
[Adjective]

not real and existing only in the mind rather than in physical reality

Ex: The unicorn in the story was purely imaginary, a creature of fantasy and folklore. 
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introductory
introductory
[Adjective]

presented before the main subject, topic, etc. to provide context or familiarize

Ex: The introductory chapter of the book provides background information on the topic. 
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nugatory
nugatory
[Adjective]

incapable of producing any meaningful result

Ex: The contract was deemed nugatory after the company dissolved. 
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olfactory
olfactory
[Adjective]

associated with the sense of smell

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pecuniary
pecuniary
[Adjective]

involving or about money

Ex: The contract outlined the pecuniary benefits offered to the employees. 
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