SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 32

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SAT Word Skills 5
advisory [adjective]

aiming to provide advice and suggestions

Ex: The travel agency provided an advisory brochure with safety tips for tourists visiting the area .
ancillary [adjective]

secondary or supplementary to something more important

Ex: He made use of the ancillary materials to deepen his understanding of the subject .
auxiliary [adjective]

providing additional help or support

Ex: She used an auxiliary keyboard to type more efficiently on her tablet .
awry [adverb]

with an inclination to one side or oblique position

Ex: The book was placed awry on the shelf , its edges sticking out .
capillary [adjective]

very thin, especially regarding internal width

chary [adjective]

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

Ex: The team was chary of adopting the untested technology in their critical systems .
conciliatory [adjective]

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

Ex: They issued a conciliatory statement to resolve the ongoing conflict .
culinary [adjective]

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

Ex: They attended a culinary festival showcasing dishes from around the world .
derogatory [adjective]

expressing a belittling and critical attitude

Ex: His derogatory tone offended everyone in the room .
desultory [adjective]

disconnected and aimless in progression or execution

Ex: The meeting was desultory , with no agenda and constant digressions .
dilatory [adjective]

intentionally delaying or slow to act

Ex:
eleemosynary [adjective]

relating to generosity toward the poor and in need

gustatory [adjective]

relating to the act, sensation, or study of taste

Ex:
hoary [adjective]

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

Ex: The hoary lady at the front of the church was known for her kindness and strong faith .
imaginary [adjective]

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

Ex: She often retreated into an imaginary world when feeling stressed , where she could escape reality .
introductory [adjective]

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

Ex: The introductory paragraph of the essay sets the stage for the argument to follow .
nugatory [adjective]

incapable of producing any meaningful result

Ex: The clause was legally nugatory , offering no protection .
pecuniary [adjective]

involving or about money

Ex: The pecuniary interests of the investors influenced the company 's decisions .