SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 24

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SAT Word Skills 6
leeward [adverb]

in a direction or position away from the wind

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quaint [adjective]

curiously distinct, unique, or unusual

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forlorn [adjective]

not likely to happen or succeed

Ex: She gave a forlorn look at the job market , knowing how competitive it was .
hirsute [adjective]

having noticeable or excessive hair

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gauche [adjective]

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

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dulcet [adjective]

sweet, soothing, or appealing to the senses

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ribald [adjective]

vulgar, indecent, or coarse, often with sexual connotations

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lucid [adjective]

(of language) very clear and easy to understand

Ex: The instructions provided were lucid , guiding users through the process step by step .
overt [adjective]

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

Ex: She made an overt effort to include everyone in the conversation , ensuring that no one felt left out .
covert [adjective]

not displayed or acknowledged openly

Ex: His covert involvement in the negotiations was only discovered later .
steadfast [adjective]

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

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bizarre [adjective]

strange or unexpected in appearance, style, or behavior

Ex: She had a bizarre dream last night , in which she was flying on a giant banana through a cotton candy sky .
bogus [adjective]

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

Ex: The company 's claims of having a revolutionary new technology were dismissed as bogus by experts .
liege [adjective]

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

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reliant [adjective]

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

Ex: Some people are too reliant on technology for simple tasks .
slipshod [adjective]

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

Ex: The restaurant 's slipshod service , with dirty tables and slow wait times , drove away many customers .
rancid [adjective]

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

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prolix [adjective]

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

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snide [adjective]

being indirectly offensive; typically through sarcastic or mocking remarks

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