SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 44

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SAT Word Skills 5
fledgling [adjective]

young or inexperienced, just beginning to develop or grow

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cunning [adjective]

able to achieve what one wants through sly or underhanded means

Ex: The cunning thief managed to pickpocket several wallets from unsuspecting tourists in the crowded market .
booming [adjective]

characterized by growth, expansion, or prosperity in an industry, economy, or market

Ex: Their booming sales in the last quarter exceeded all expectations .
yielding [adjective]

flexible or accommodating, often in response to pressure, circumstances, or demands

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harrowing [adjective]

extremely distressing or traumatic, causing intense emotional pain or suffering

Ex: The harrowing screams of the trapped passengers echoed through the wreckage .
heartrending [adjective]

causing intense sorrow or distress, often deeply affecting one's emotions

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sterling [adjective]

of excellent quality or high standard

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painstaking [adjective]

requiring a lot of effort and time

Ex: The restoration of the historic building required painstaking effort to preserve its original features .
rugged [adjective]

sturdily constructed and able to endure harsh treatment or challenging environments

Ex: The military issued rugged uniforms to soldiers , designed to withstand the rigors of combat and adverse conditions .
demented [adjective]

associated with severe cognitive decline, leading to memory loss, confusion, etc.

Ex: Disorientation is common in the demented , forgetting time , place , and people .
elated [adjective]

excited and happy because something has happened or is going to happen

Ex: Winning the competition left her feeling elated and grateful .
pied [adjective]

multicolored, variegated, or spotted with different colors

Ex: She wore a pied scarf that added a vibrant touch to her outfit .
gnarled [adjective]

having a rough, knotted texture, often with twisted or lumpy shapes

Ex: The shepherd 's staff was made from the wood of a gnarled tree , its surface rough and uneven .
impassioned [adjective]

filled with intense emotion, fervor, or enthusiasm

Ex: The artist 's work was imbued with an impassioned energy , reflecting her deep emotions and convictions .
veiled [adjective]

concealed, hidden, or obscured from view, often implying a degree of mystery or secrecy

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speckled [adjective]

covered with small, distinct spots or marks, often irregularly distributed

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serrated [adjective]

having a series of sharp, pointed projections along the edge

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concerted [adjective]

carried out jointly by multiple individuals or groups

Ex: The government launched a concerted crackdown on organized crime in the city , involving multiple law enforcement agencies .
brindled [adjective]

streaked or mottled with different shades of color, often resembling a tiger's stripes

Ex: In the forest , they spotted a brindled deer blending seamlessly into the dappled shadows .