SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 36

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dendroid [adjective]

resembling or characteristic of a tree or its branching structure

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arid [adjective]

(of land or a climate) very dry because of not having enough or any rain

Ex: Plants and animals in arid environments have adapted to survive with minimal water , using specialized features like deep roots or nocturnal behavior .

fraught [adjective]

accompanied by or involving something undesirable or troublesome

Ex: Her decision to speak out against the injustice was fraught with risks , as she faced potential backlash and threats to her safety .

ersatz [adjective]

being an artificial, fake, or inferior substitute for something genuine or authentic

Ex: The company 's ersatz attempt at customer service consisted of automated responses and pre-recorded messages .

rash [adjective]

(of a person) tending to do things without carefully thinking about the possible outcomes

Ex: He was known for being rash , often making important decisions without weighing the outcomes .

akin [adjective]

having similar characteristics or qualities

Ex: The novel 's themes are akin to those found in classical literature , exploring timeless questions of morality and fate .

amiss [adverb]

in a mistaken or incorrect way

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devout [adjective]

believing firmly in a particular religion

Ex: The family attends church services regularly , demonstrating their devout faith in Christianity .

somber [adjective]

dark and gloomy in color, especially gray or black

Ex: The somber tones of the painting evoked a sense of sadness and introspection .

prim [adjective]

neat, tidy, or immaculate in appearance or dress, often with an emphasis on modesty or conservatism

Ex: Despite the heat , she insisted on maintaining a prim appearance , with every hair carefully pinned in place .

earnest [adjective]

holding strong beliefs or opinions sincerely and seriously

Ex: His earnest demeanor conveyed the seriousness of the situation , leaving no doubt about his sincerity .

gaunt [adjective]

(of a person) excessively thin as a result of a disease, worry or hunger

Ex: She became gaunt after months of strict dieting and over-exercising .

bland [adjective]

unremarkable and lacking in distinctive or interesting qualities

Ex: His performance was disappointingly bland , lacking the charisma needed to captivate the audience .

galore [adjective]

existing in great quantities

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avant-garde [adjective]

innovative, experimental, or unconventional in style or approach, especially in the arts

Ex: The avant-garde composer experimented with unconventional instrumentation and avant-garde techniques , producing compositions that defied conventional musical conventions .

obtuse [adjective]

(of angle) greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees

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Gordian [adjective]

extremely complex or intricate, often implying a situation that is difficult to resolve or untangle

Ex: Archaeologists were baffled by the gordian structure of the ancient ruins .

sapid [adjective]

having a pleasant taste or flavor

Ex: The wine connoisseur appreciated the sapid complexity of the aged red wine .

vapid [adjective]

lacking liveliness, interest, or spirit

Ex: The movie received poor reviews for its vapid dialogue and lack of depth .

aghast [adjective]

feeling terrified or shocked about something terrible or unexpected

Ex: He stood aghast at the crime scene , unable to process what had happened .

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