SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 9

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SAT Word Skills 6
winsome [adjective]

charming, sweet, or appealing in an innocent way

Ex: The winsome character in the story endeared itself to readers with its endearing and lovable traits .
frolicsome [adjective]

characterized by playful, lively, and joyous behavior

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toilsome [adjective]

involving hard work, labor, or effort, often leading to exhaustion or fatigue

Ex: She embarked on the toilsome task of renovating her old house , working tirelessly to restore it to its former glory .
cumbersome [adjective]

challenging to manage or move due to size, weight, or awkward shape

Ex: She found the cumbersome backpack uncomfortable to wear during the hike .
tiresome [adjective]

causing fatigue or annoyance due to its repetitiveness or lack of interest

Ex: The tiresome process of filling out paperwork frustrated the applicants .
meddlesome [adjective]

interfering in the affairs of others without invitation or necessity, often causing annoyance or disruption

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fulsome [adjective]

excessive or insincere, typically referring to praise, compliments, or expressions of affection

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lissome [adjective]

agile, graceful, and slender in movement or appearance

Ex: As a cat , she was naturally lissome , effortlessly navigating tight spaces with her agile frame .
wearisome [adjective]

causing fatigue or irritation due to being repetitive or tiresome

Ex: Students struggled to stay focused during wearisome lectures , where the professor 's monotonous delivery made the material challenging to absorb .
feckless [adjective]

of no determination, competence, or strength

Ex: The manager ’s feckless leadership led to a series of missed deadlines and poor results .
graceless [adjective]

moving in an awkward or clumsy way, without smoothness or visual appeal

Ex: She stumbled in a graceless attempt to bow .
listless [adjective]

lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest

Ex: Recovering from the flu , she remained listless and spent most of the day resting .
shiftless [adjective]

showing no ambition and disinterested in achieving success

hapless [adjective]

unfortunate or unlucky, often experiencing difficulty or misfortune

Ex: The hapless protagonist of the story faced one misfortune after another , making it seem like fate was against him .
hindmost [adjective]

located furthest back or last in position, often in a group or sequence

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uppermost [adjective]

situated at the highest level or closest to the top compared to other elements around

Ex: The uppermost shelves were reserved for items rarely used .
utmost [adjective]

signifying the highest degree or level of something

Ex: Their friendship was characterized by the utmost loyalty and trust .
foremost [adjective]

having the leading or primary position in terms of significance or rank

Ex: He is one of the foremost authorities on ancient history .