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SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 3

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SAT Word Skills 6
zany
zany
[Adjective]

absurdly foolish

Ex: His zany ideas often left everyone in stitches. 
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misty
misty
[Adjective]

(of eyes) slightly blurred or hazy due to tears

Ex: Her misty eyes betrayed the sorrow she felt at the loss of her beloved pet. 
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stingy
stingy
[Adjective]

unwilling to spend or give away money or resources

Ex: He was so stingy that he wouldn't even buy a coffee for his friend. 
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wispy
wispy
[Adjective]

thin, delicate, and feathery in appearance or texture

Ex: The wispy clouds floated across the sky, resembling strands of cotton candy in the afternoon sun. 
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bawdy
bawdy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The comedian's bawdy jokes had the audience roaring with laughter, despite their risqué nature. 
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comely
comely
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She possessed a comely appearance that drew admirers wherever she went. 
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testy
testy
[Adjective]

having a tendency to become easily irritated or annoyed

Ex: After a long day of work, he became testy and snapped at his coworkers over minor mistakes. 
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weighty
weighty
[Adjective]

very heavy

Ex: The weighty dumbbells strained his arms during the workout. 
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crestfallen
crestfallen
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He looked crestfallen when he realized he had missed the deadline for submitting his application. 
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oaken
oaken
[Adjective]

made of or resembling oak wood

Ex: The table was crafted from oaken wood, its sturdy construction attesting to the durability of the material. 
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sodden
sodden
[Adjective]

thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid

Ex: The sodden ground squelched beneath their boots as they trudged through the rain-soaked field. 
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arable
arable
[Adjective]

having the capacity to be used to grow crops

Ex: The farm has large arable fields perfect for wheat. 
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corrigible
corrigible
[Adjective]

capable of being corrected, reformed, or improved

Ex: Despite his rebellious behavior, the teacher believed that the student was corrigible and could improve with proper guidance. 
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edible
edible
[Adjective]

safe or suitable for consumption as food

Ex: Make sure the meat is cooked enough to be edible. 
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nimble
nimble
[Adjective]

quick and light in movement or action

Ex: The nimble squirrel darted between branches with ease. 
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tenable
tenable
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His theory on the origins of the universe was considered tenable by many scientists due to its adherence to known laws of physics. 
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viable
viable
[Adjective]

having the ability to be executed or done successfully

Ex: Starting a small business seems viable given the current market conditions. 
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feral
feral
[Adjective]

(of animals) having returned to a wild state

Ex: The feral cat hissed and darted into the alley. 
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filial
filial
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The filial bond between the mother and her daughter was evident in their close relationship and mutual affection. 
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frugal
frugal
[Adjective]

careful to not spend money in an unnecessary or wasteful way

Ex: His frugal habits allowed him to save money for unexpected expenses. 
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