SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 18

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SAT Word Skills 6
globose [adjective]

having a round or spherical shape

Ex: The artist sculpted a globose figure out of clay , resembling a perfectly round ball .
jocose [adjective]

characterized by a playful, humorous, or jesting manner

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morose [adjective]

having a sullen, gloomy, or pessimistic disposition

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ramose [adjective]

branched or having many branches

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canny [adjective]

shrewd, astute, and clever in their dealings or decision-making

Ex: The canny detective was able to solve the case by piecing together subtle clues others had overlooked .
natty [adjective]

neat, attractive and fashionable

paltry [adjective]

having little value or importance

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pudgy [adjective]

slightly fat or chubby, especially in a cute or endearing way

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wiry [adjective]

having a lean and strong body

Ex: Her wiry build allowed her to slip through tight spaces with ease during the obstacle course .
coy [adjective]

shy, modest, or reluctant to reveal one's true feelings or intentions

Ex: The politician gave a coy response when asked about her plans for the upcoming election .
brittle [adjective]

lacking warmth or emotional flexibility, often indicating a cold or rigid demeanor

Ex: His brittle response to criticism suggested that he was not open to feedback .
fickle [adjective]

unpredictable or likely to change

Ex: Market demands were fickle , forcing the company to constantly adjust its product offerings .
hale [adjective]

enjoying good health and strength

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supple [adjective]

slender and flexible, able to bend or move smoothly and with elegance

Ex: The gymnast 's supple body arched effortlessly in mid‑air .
telltale [adjective]

suggesting or indicating something, particularly something unnoticeable or secret

Ex: The telltale signs of exhaustion were evident in her drooping eyelids and slumped posture .
cliched [adjective]

lacking originality or freshness

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headstrong [adjective]

determined to do things in one's own way and often resistant to the opinions or suggestions of others

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