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SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 50

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SAT Word Skills 5
insistent
insistent
[Adjective]

demanding or persistent in a forceful or urgent manner

Ex: Despite his exhaustion, her insistent knocking on the door compelled him to get up and answer. 
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deponent
deponent
[noun]

an individual who provides written or oral testimony under oath, typically in a legal context

Ex: The deponent signed the affidavit, affirming the truthfulness of the statements contained within. 
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refulgent
refulgent
[Adjective]

shining brightly, radiant, or reflective of light

Ex: The sun rose over the horizon, casting a refulgent glow across the landscape. 
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iridescent
iridescent
[Adjective]

exhibiting a shimmering, rainbow-like play of colors, typically due to refraction of light

Ex: The soap bubbles floated through the air, their iridescent surfaces catching the sunlight and casting shimmering reflections on the ground. 
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confident
confident
[Adjective]

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

Ex: He's confident about his decision to start a new business. 
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sapient
sapient
[Adjective]

possessing wisdom, intelligence, or discernment, capable of rational thought and understanding

Ex: The ancient texts were filled with stories of mythical creatures said to be as sapient as humans, possessing great wisdom and knowledge. 
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component
component
[noun]

a part that combines with others to form a larger whole, often separable and functional within a system

Ex: The motherboard is a key component of a computer. 
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ebullient
ebullient
[Adjective]

having or displaying enthusiasm, happiness, and liveliness

Ex: Her ebullient personality brightened up the entire room. 
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truculent
truculent
[Adjective]

ill-tempered and ready to start an argument or fight

Ex: His truculent attitude made it difficult for his teammates to work with him. 
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reticent
reticent
[Adjective]

Unwilling to attract notice to oneself

Ex: She's quite reticent about her accomplishments and prefers to work quietly in the background. 
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percipient
percipient
[Adjective]

quickly and effortlessly noticing things and understanding them

Ex: Her percipient observations helped solve the mystery quickly. 
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prurient
prurient
[Adjective]

having or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters

Ex: The film's director faced criticism for including prurient scenes that seemed gratuitous and unrelated to the plot. 
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bashful
bashful
[Adjective]

shy or timid, especially in social situations, often accompanied by a reluctance to draw attention to oneself

Ex: The bashful child hid behind their mother's leg when introduced to strangers at the party. 
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bountiful
bountiful
[Adjective]

existing in large amounts

Ex: The harvest was bountiful this year, yielding more fruits and vegetables than ever before. 
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fitful
fitful
[Adjective]

occurring intermittently, with irregular starts and stops, often lacking continuity or consistency

Ex: The baby's sleep was fitful, with frequent awakenings throughout the night. 
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wistful
wistful
[Adjective]

expressing longing or yearning tinged with sadness or melancholy, often for something unattainable or lost

Ex: Walking past the park where they used to play as children, he felt a wistful pang of nostalgia for simpler times. 
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tardy
tardy
[Adjective]

failing to be on time or meet a scheduled deadline

Ex: Please excuse my tardy arrival; traffic was unusually heavy this morning. 
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pithy
pithy
[Adjective]

effectively conveying a message or idea with brevity and clarity

Ex: The author's pithy aphorisms encapsulated profound truths in just a few words. 
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sprightly
sprightly
[Adjective]

(typically of an elderly) lively and full of energy

Ex: Despite being in her seventies, Grandma remained sprightly, dancing and laughing with her grandchildren. 
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lofty
lofty
[Adjective]

(of a mountain, building, etc.) very tall and outstanding

Ex: The climbers reached the summit of the lofty mountain after days of trekking. 
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