SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 6

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SAT Word Skills 6
anxious [adjective]

(of a person) feeling worried because of thinking something unpleasant might happen

Ex: They were anxious about their financial situation , uncertain about how they would pay their bills .
bilious [adjective]

relating to or affected by nausea or vomiting, often associated with indigestion or gastrointestinal discomfort

Ex: The medication she was taking for her migraine often left her feeling bilious and queasy , making it difficult to concentrate on her work .
devious [adjective]

using crafty and clever methods to achieve goals or avoid negative consequences

Ex: The devious strategy he devised was both intricate and cunning .
pious [adjective]

having strong faith in a religion and living according to it

Ex: The pious ritual was performed with great reverence and adherence to tradition .
brusque [adjective]

abrupt or curt in manner or speech, often coming across as rude or impatient

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grotesque [adjective]

very ugly in a strange or funny way

Ex: The mask he wore at the masquerade ball was grotesque , with exaggerated features and sinister eyes .
picaresque [adjective]

connected with a literary work or motion picture that deals with the adventures of a protagonist who is likable but has low morals

chauvinistic [adjective]

displaying excessive patriotism or bias towards one's own country

Ex: She found it difficult to engage in discussions with him due to his chauvinistic views , which often dismissed perspectives from other nations .
deist [adjective]

pertaining to the belief in a supreme being who created the universe but does not intervene in human affairs

Ex: Deist thinkers often emphasize reason and observation over religious revelation .
futurist [adjective]

characterized by a forward-thinking or innovative approach towards the future

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brackish [adjective]

having a distasteful or unpleasant taste, often due to a combination of saltiness and other impurities

Ex: The chef frowned at the brackish taste of the soup , realizing he had accidentally added too much salt .
separatist [adjective]

advocating for or supporting the separation or independence of a particular group or region from a larger entity

Ex: The separatist ideology promoted by certain political groups often led to tensions and conflicts within the country .
churlish [adjective]

rude, ill-mannered, or surly in behavior

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garish [adjective]

too bright and colorful in a way that is tasteless

Ex: The garish neon signs lit up the street , making it feel overwhelming at night .
heathenish [adjective]

characteristic of non-Christians or those adhering to pagan religions

Ex: The missionaries were shocked by the heathenish practices they encountered during their travels in distant lands .
mawkish [adjective]

excessively sentimental or emotional to the point of being insincere or nauseating

Ex: The sentimental gifts she received from her admirer felt mawkish rather than heartfelt , making her uncomfortable .
peevish [adjective]

easily irritated, especially over trivial matters

Ex: The peevish customer complained about the smallest imperfections in her meal .
raffish [adjective]

characterized by a carefree and slightly disreputable or unconventional style or appearance

Ex: Despite his raffish demeanor , he possessed a sharp wit and an undeniable charisma that drew people to him .
waggish [adjective]

playful or mischievous in a humorous or teasing manner

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