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SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 9

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SAT Word Skills 6
winsome
winsome
[Adjective]

charming, sweet, or appealing in an innocent way

Ex: The toddler's winsome smile captured the hearts of everyone in the room. 
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frolicsome
frolicsome
[Adjective]

characterized by playful, lively, and joyous behavior

Ex: The frolicsome puppy bounded around the yard, chasing after leaves and wagging its tail excitedly. 
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toilsome
toilsome
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The farmer's toilsome work in the fields begins before dawn and continues until dusk. 
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cumbersome
cumbersome
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Carrying the cumbersome boxes up the stairs was exhausting. 
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tiresome
tiresome
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The long and tedious meeting became increasingly tiresome for the participants. 
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meddlesome
meddlesome
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The meddlesome neighbor constantly peered over the fence, offering unsolicited advice on gardening. 
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fulsome
fulsome
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite his fulsome praise, many suspected that the politician's intentions were insincere. 
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lissome
lissome
[Adjective]

agile, graceful, and slender in movement or appearance

Ex: The dancer moved across the stage with lissome grace, captivating the audience with her fluid movements. 
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quarrelsome
quarrelsome
[Adjective]

arguing a lot

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wearisome
wearisome
[Adjective]

causing fatigue or irritation due to being repetitive or tiresome

Ex: The wearisome task of data entry, with its repetitive nature, made the workday feel endless for the office clerk. 
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feckless
feckless
[Adjective]

of no determination, competence, or strength

Ex: His feckless attempts to fix the problem only made things worse. 
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graceless
graceless
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His graceless stride made running look like a struggle. 
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listless
listless
[Adjective]

lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest

Ex: The rainy weather made her feel listless and unmotivated to engage in outdoor activities. 
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shiftless
shiftless
[Adjective]

showing no ambition and disinterested in achieving success

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hapless
hapless
[Adjective]

unfortunate or unlucky, often experiencing difficulty or misfortune

Ex: The hapless traveler lost his wallet and missed his flight, adding to his already troubled journey. 
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hindmost
hindmost
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The marathon runners crossed the finish line one by one, with the hindmost straining to keep pace. 
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uppermost
uppermost
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The uppermost floor of the skyscraper offered panoramic views of the city skyline. 
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utmost
utmost
[Adjective]

signifying the highest degree or level of something

Ex: The team worked with utmost diligence to ensure the success of the project. 
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foremost
foremost
[Adjective]

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

Ex: As a renowned scientist, she was considered one of the foremost experts in her field. 
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