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SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 35

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SAT Word Skills 5
clumsy
clumsy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He's known for his clumsy nature, always tripping over his own feet. 
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drowsy
drowsy
[Adjective]

feeling very sleepy

Ex: After a heavy lunch, she felt drowsy and struggled to keep her eyes open at her desk. 
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flimsy
flimsy
[Adjective]

likely to break due to the lack of strength or durability

Ex: The flimsy cardboard box fell apart when it was lifted. 
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frowzy
frowzy
[Adjective]

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

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queasy
queasy
[Adjective]

causing a feeling of nausea or expressing nervousness

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sleazy
sleazy
[Adjective]

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

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tipsy
tipsy
[Adjective]

lightly intoxicated from alcohol

Ex: He felt tipsy after a couple of glasses of wine. 
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dowdy
dowdy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She felt self-conscious in her dowdy outfit at the party. 
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slovenly
slovenly
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His slovenly clothes were stained and wrinkled. 
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uncanny
uncanny
[Adjective]

beyond what is ordinary and indicating the inference of supernatural powers

Ex: The uncanny resemblance between the twins, who had never met before, left everyone amazed. 
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motley
motley
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The team was a motley group of amateurs and professionals. 
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finicky
finicky
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The finicky eater refused to eat anything that wasn't prepared exactly to their liking. 
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portly
portly
[Adjective]

(especially of a man) round or a little overweight

Ex: The portly gentleman greeted guests with a warm smile and a hearty laugh. 
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leery
leery
[Adjective]

causing or feeling caution or suspicion

Ex: She was leery of the new offer, unsure if it was genuine. 
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giddy
giddy
[Adjective]

characterized by a lighthearted and uncontrolled demeanor

Ex: After receiving the unexpected good news, she became giddy with joy, laughing and dancing around the room. 
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burly
burly
[Adjective]

strongly built and muscular, with a large and robust physique

Ex: The burly bouncer stood at the door, his imposing presence deterring troublemakers from entering the club. 
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tercentenary

the three-hundredth anniversary of an event or occasion

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tawdry
tawdry
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The ballroom was decorated with tawdry tinsel and plastic jewels. 
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stagy
stagy
[Adjective]

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

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