SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 30

giving a lot of information briefly and clearly

having a strong and unpleasant smell

characterized by calmness, tranquility, and peacefulness

severe or stern in manner or appearance, often suggesting a lack of humor, warmth, or friendliness

(of a woman) elegant and slender in built

in a rushed and careless manner

occurring or moving with great speed

having a lack of enthusiasm or interest

having a mild warmth that is closer to cool than hot

lacking sensitivity, refinement, or tact, often displaying vulgarity or rudeness

clearly defined or sharply outlined, like the distinct boundaries between two ideas or concepts

characterized by a focus on practical or worldly affairs, rather than abstract or theoretical considerations

experiencing or expressing extreme happiness, excitement, or success

staying calm and displaying little or no interest or emotions

dignified, respectable, and showing little or no excitement or change

characterized by strict self-discipline, frugality, or simplicity

having or showing good judgement, especially in business or politics

having a rough, harsh, and weak voice, usually due to a sore throat or excessive use

very good at or quick in noticing small details in someone or something