SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 3

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SAT Word Skills 6
zany [adjective]

absurdly foolish

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misty [adjective]

(of eyes) slightly blurred or hazy due to tears

Ex: The touching scene in the movie left many audience members with misty eyes , moved by its emotional depth .
stingy [adjective]

unwilling to spend or give away money or resources

Ex: They were surprised by his stingy nature , given his high-paying job .
wispy [adjective]

thin, delicate, and feathery in appearance or texture

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bawdy [adjective]

humorously indecent or risqué, often dealing with topics considered taboo in polite society

Ex: Despite her refined appearance , she had a bawdy sense of humor that often caught others off guard .
comely [adjective]

(especially of a woman) having a pleasant and attractive appearance

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testy [adjective]

having a tendency to become easily irritated or annoyed

Ex: The customer grew increasingly testy while waiting in line , tapping their foot impatiently and sighing loudly .
weighty [adjective]

very heavy

Ex: The weighty antique clock required two people to move it safely .
crestfallen [adjective]

feeling disappointed and sad, especially due to experiencing an unexpected failure

Ex: They were crestfallen when their project , on which they had worked tirelessly , was rejected .
oaken [adjective]

made of or resembling oak wood

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sodden [adjective]

thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid

Ex: The abandoned tent sagged under the weight of the sodden canvas , unable to withstand the heavy rain .
arable [adjective]

having the capacity to be used to grow crops

Ex: She checked the soil quality to ensure it was arable .
corrigible [adjective]

capable of being corrected, reformed, or improved

Ex: The judge sentenced the young offender to a rehabilitation program , believing that he was corrigible and could be redirected onto the right path .
edible [adjective]

safe or suitable for consumption as food

Ex: Some plants look pretty but are not edible .
nimble [adjective]

quick and light in movement or action

Ex: The nimble fingers of the pianist danced across the keys .
tenable [adjective]

able to be defended, justified, or maintained against criticism or opposition

Ex: Despite initial skepticism , the proposed budget plan proved to be tenable after thorough analysis by financial experts .
viable [adjective]

having the ability to be executed or done successfully

Ex: Switching to renewable energy sources is a viable solution to combat climate change .
feral [adjective]

(of animals) having returned to a wild state

Ex: The garden was overrun with feral rabbits .
filial [adjective]

pertaining to or characteristic of a son or daughter's duties, relationship, or respect towards their parents

Ex: Despite their disagreements , she always maintained a filial respect for her father and valued his wisdom and guidance .
frugal [adjective]

careful to not spend money in an unnecessary or wasteful way

Ex: Despite his wealth , he maintains a frugal lifestyle , avoiding extravagant purchases .