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SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 27

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SAT Word Skills 6
picayune
picayune
[Adjective]

considered to be of small importance or value

Ex: He wasted time arguing over picayune details instead of focusing on the main issue. 
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sacrosanct
sacrosanct
[Adjective]

extremely important, to the point that it is not allowed to be condemned or changed

Ex: The family ritual was sacrosanct to her, holding deep personal and cultural significance. 
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limpid
limpid
[Adjective]

(of language or music) clear and easy to understand

Ex: The speaker’s limpid prose made complex ideas accessible to everyone in the audience. 
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sinister
sinister
[Adjective]

suggesting or indicating evil, harm, or danger

Ex: His sinister schemes aimed to undermine his rival's reputation. 
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hidebound
hidebound
[Adjective]

unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention

Ex: Despite the changing landscape of technology, some industries remain hidebound in their traditional methods. 
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jejune
jejune
[Adjective]

displaying simplicity, immaturity, or inexperience

Ex: His jejune approach to the complex issue reflected his inexperience and lack of understanding. 
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laggard
laggard
[Adjective]

sluggish or falling behind in progress, development, or pace compared to others

Ex: Concerns arose for the teacher as the student's laggard pace became evident in their progress. 
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staccato
staccato
[Adjective]

playing or singing musical notes with short, distinct intervals between them

Ex: The pianist's fingers danced across the keys, producing a staccato melody. 
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defunct
defunct
[Adjective]

passed away or deceased

Ex: Once a renowned musician, now defunct, his melodies still resonate in the hearts of his listeners. 
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placid
placid
[Adjective]

peaceful and calm, not easily excited, irritated, angered, or upset

Ex: She remained placid despite the chaos around her. 
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tranquil
tranquil
[Adjective]

feeling calm and peaceful, without any disturbances or things that might be upsetting

Ex: The tranquil lake mirrored the clear blue sky, offering a perfect escape from the busy world. 
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dastard
dastard
[Adjective]

lacking courage or integrity in one's actions

Ex: The dastard actions he took to sabotage his competitor's business revealed his lack of integrity. 
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bleak
bleak
[Adjective]

(of weather) unpleasantly cold and often windy

Ex: The bleak winter day was characterized by gray skies and biting winds. 
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berserk
berserk
[Adjective]

acting violently or irrationally due to extreme anger or excitement

Ex: When he saw the damage to his car, he went berserk and started shouting. 
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blase
blase
[Adjective]

bored or indifferent due to overexposure to worldly pleasures or experiences

Ex: After years of luxury travel, she was blasé about visiting yet another tropical island. 
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meager
meager
[Adjective]

lacking in quantity, quality, or extent

Ex: The family survived on a meager income, struggling to make ends meet. 
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opportune
opportune
[Adjective]

(of a time) ideal for achieving a particular purpose or reaching success

Ex: Her opportune suggestion helped the project avoid a major setback. 
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impromptu
impromptu
[Adjective]

done spontaneously or without prior preparation

Ex: She delivered an impromptu speech at the conference, impressing everyone with her ability to speak off the cuff. 
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