SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 35

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SAT Word Skills 5
clumsy [adjective]

doing things or moving in a way that lacks control and care, usually causing accidents

Ex: Her clumsy attempts at dancing drew laughter from the crowd .
flimsy [adjective]

likely to break due to the lack of strength or durability

Ex: The flimsy plastic chairs collapsed under the weight of the guests .
frowzy [adjective]

looking messy, disheveled, or unkempt due to neglect in maintaining a neat and tidy appearance

queasy [adjective]

causing a feeling of nausea or expressing nervousness

sleazy [adjective]

poorly constructed, low quality, and prone to falling apart or breaking easily

tipsy [adjective]

lightly intoxicated from alcohol

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dowdy [adjective]

(of a person or their clothing) lacking style, elegance, or fashionable appeal

Ex: He avoided dowdy shoes and preferred sleek , modern designs .
slovenly [adjective]

lacking of cleanliness and neatness, often implying a disregard for personal hygiene or grooming

Ex: The slovenly room was cluttered with unwashed dishes .
uncanny [adjective]

beyond what is ordinary and indicating the inference of supernatural powers

Ex: The uncanny silence in the abandoned house sent shivers down their spines .
motley [adjective]

made up of a varied, often incongruous mixture of elements or types

Ex: The committee consisted of a motley assortment of personalities .
finicky [adjective]

(of a person) overly particular about small details, making one challenging to please

Ex: The finicky customer returned the product multiple times , claiming it did n't meet their standards .
portly [adjective]

(especially of a man) round or a little overweight

Ex: The portly mayor addressed the crowd with authority and confidence .
leery [adjective]

causing or feeling caution or suspicion

Ex: He felt leery about signing the contract without reading it thoroughly .
giddy [adjective]

characterized by a lighthearted and uncontrolled demeanor

Ex: The romantic comedy had the audience in stitches , creating a giddy and cheerful mood in the theater .
burly [adjective]

strongly built and muscular, with a large and robust physique

Ex: The burly construction worker effortlessly lifted heavy bags of cement and carried them across the site .

the three-hundredth anniversary of an event or occasion

tawdry [adjective]

gaudy or attention‑seeking in appearance, but lacking real value, refinement, or taste

Ex: The shop was full of tawdry souvenirs aimed at unsuspecting tourists .
stagy [adjective]

exaggerated, artificial, or theatrical, often in an attempt to impress or gain attention