SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 41

review-disable

review

flashcard-disable

flashcard

spelling-disable

spelling

quiz-disable

quiz

start-learning
SAT Word Skills 5
egalitarian [adjective]

supporting the notion that all humans are equal and should be given equal rights

Ex: They advocate for an egalitarian distribution of wealth and resources to address social inequality .
lilliputian [adjective]

very small in size, related to the fictional country of Lilliput in Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels"

Ex: The lilliputian toy train chugged around the miniature track , delighting children at the amusement park .
Herculean [adjective]

requiring great strength, effort, or courage

Ex:
Parisian [adjective]

of or associated with the city of Paris, France

Ex: The Parisian skyline is dominated by iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral .
stentorian [adjective]

(of voice or sound) loud, powerful, and booming

Ex: The teacher 's stentorian instructions could be heard clearly even in the noisy classroom , ensuring that all students understood the task at hand .
gargantuan [adjective]

having an immense size

Ex: The expedition team was astonished by the discovery of a gargantuan cave system beneath the mountain .
quotidian [adjective]

taking place every day and thus considered as an ordinary occurrence

Ex: Her work involved dealing with quotidian administrative duties .
bacchanalian [adjective]

characterized by wild, drunken, and riotous behavior, often associated with excessive indulgence in pleasure, particularly in the context of revelry or celebration

Ex: The historic painting depicted a bacchanalian feast , with figures engaging in uninhibited celebration and merriment .
protean [adjective]

inclined to change in form, nature, etc. frequently

Ex: The actor was known for his protean abilities , seamlessly transforming into various characters across different genres .
plebeian [adjective]

belonging to or characteristic of the common people, often associated with lower social or economic status

Ex:
Arthurian [adjective]

pertaining to the legendary King Arthur and the stories, characters, and themes associated with the Arthurian legend

Ex:
willful [adjective]

done deliberately and intentionally, often with determination or stubbornness

Ex: The child 's willful disobedience led to disciplinary action from his parents .
truthful [adjective]

(of a person) telling the truth without deceit or falsehood

Ex: He was known to be truthful , even when the truth was difficult .
regretful [adjective]

feeling sorrow or disappointment about a past action, decision, or outcome

Ex: The company was regretful for the oversight that led to the product recall , acknowledging the inconvenience caused to customers .
neglectful [adjective]

failing to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations, often resulting in harm or detriment towards others

Ex: The neglectful supervisor failed to address concerns raised by employees , leading to decreased morale and productivity within the team .
frightful [adjective]

causing intense fear, terror, or alarm due to its shocking or alarming nature

Ex: The horror movie depicted a series of frightful scenes , leaving the audience on the edge of their seats .
fretful [adjective]

irritable or agitated, often expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance with trivial matters

Ex: The fretful employee continuously criticized the office environment , finding fault with everything from the temperature to the office furniture .