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SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 24

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SAT Word Skills 6
leeward
leeward
[Adverb]

in a direction or position away from the wind

Ex: The sailboat is currently drifting leeward due to the calm winds. 
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quaint
quaint
[Adjective]

curiously distinct, unique, or unusual

Ex: She has a quaint way of speaking that’s both charming and eccentric. 
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forlorn
forlorn
[Adjective]

not likely to happen or succeed

Ex: His forlorn attempt to fix the old car ended in failure. 
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hirsute
hirsute
[Adjective]

having noticeable or excessive hair

Ex: The hirsute man had a beard that reached his chest. 
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gauche
gauche
[Adjective]

having an awkward or impolite way of behaving due to a lack of social skills or experience

Ex: His gauche comments at the dinner party made everyone uncomfortable. 
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dulcet
dulcet
[Adjective]

sweet, soothing, or appealing to the senses

Ex: The gentle, dulcet hues of the sunset painted the sky with soft pastel colors. 
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ribald
ribald
[Adjective]

vulgar, indecent, or coarse, often with sexual connotations

Ex: The ribald banter between the characters in the play shocked some of the more conservative audience members. 
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lucid
lucid
[Adjective]

(of language) very clear and easy to understand

Ex: The author's writing style is known for its lucid descriptions and straightforward explanations. 
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overt
overt
[Adjective]

open, obvious, and easily observable, without concealment or secrecy

Ex: His overt gestures of affection, such as holding her hand and kissing her forehead in public, demonstrated his love for her. 
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covert
covert
[Adjective]

not displayed or acknowledged openly

Ex: During the meeting, she made a covert gesture to signal her colleague. 
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steadfast
steadfast
[Adjective]

showing a consistent and unswerving commitment to a cause, person, or principle

Ex: Despite facing challenges, she remained steadfast in her commitment to her goals. 
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bizarre
bizarre
[Adjective]

strange or unexpected in appearance, style, or behavior

Ex: The bizarre sculpture in the park, with its surreal combination of animal and human features, intrigued passersby. 
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bogus
bogus
[Adjective]

not authentic or true, despite attempting to make it seem so

Ex: The website advertised bogus products that never arrived after purchase. 
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liege
liege
[Adjective]

relating to or owing allegiance or loyalty, especially in a feudal context

Ex: The knight pledged his liege allegiance to the king, promising to serve him faithfully in all matters. 
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reliant
reliant
[Adjective]

dependent on something or someone for support, assistance, or success

Ex: She is reliant on her parents for financial support while studying. 
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slipshod
slipshod
[Adjective]

characterized by carelessness, lack of attention to detail, or sloppy execution

Ex: The contractor's slipshod construction work led to numerous safety hazards in the building. 
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rancid
rancid
[Adjective]

(of food) having a spoiled or decomposed smell, typically due to the breakdown of fats or oils

Ex: The rancid smell of the leftover bacon made it clear that it had gone bad. 
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prolix
prolix
[Adjective]

overly long and wordy, often to the point of being tedious

Ex: The professor's prolix lecture left the students struggling to stay focused. 
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snide
snide
[Adjective]

being indirectly offensive; typically through sarcastic or mocking remarks

Ex: His snide comment about her outfit was hurtful. 
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