Flashcard8 - Ultra SAT Prep

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Insatiable

Definition: Impossible to satisfy; having an unappeasable or unquenchable appetite or desire for something

Sample sentence: Her insatiable thirst for knowledge led her to read hundreds of books each year.

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Inexorable

Definition: Impossible to stop or prevent; inevitable or unalterable

Sample sentence: The inexorable march of time continues regardless of our actions or desires.

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Inexorable

Definition: Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless or unyielding; not able to be persuaded or moved

Sample sentence: The march of time is inexorable and cannot be halted or slowed down.

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Imposing

Definition: Impressive or grand in appearance or size; awe-inspiring

Sample sentence: The imposing mountain stood tall, dominating the landscape and challenging all who dared to climb it.

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Incipient

Definition: In the initial stage; beginning to happen or develop; at an early stage of development

Sample sentence: The incipient technology was not yet ready for mass production, but showed great potential.

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Infallible

Definition: Incapable of making errors or mistakes; never failing or always accurate; certain or absolutely reliable

Sample sentence: The scientist was respected but understood that nobody is infallible, even the most brilliant minds.

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Dogmatic

Definition: Inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; asserting opinions in an authoritative or arrogant manner

Sample sentence: The politician's dogmatic approach alienated many potential supporters who questioned his inflexibility.

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Lachrymose

Definition: Inclined to shed tears easily; tending to cause or express sadness or sorrow

Sample sentence: The movie's lachrymose scenes had the entire audience reaching for tissues.

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Autonomous

Definition: Independent, self-governing, or self-directing; not subject to external control or influence; capable of functioning on its own

Sample sentence: The workers formed an autonomous collective, making decisions and managing resources without the need for a traditional management structure.

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Oblique

Definition: Indirect or not straightforward; slanting or inclined, especially in a diagonal direction

Sample sentence: The politician's oblique criticism of his rival left many wondering if he was subtly launching a personal attack.

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Ingenuous

Definition: Innocent and unsuspecting; naïve; simple and straightforward; sincere

Sample sentence: The ingenuous child believed the magician had actually made the coin disappear.

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Guileless

Definition: Innocent and without deceit; sincere and straightforward

Sample sentence: The child's guileless stare made it clear that she hadn't taken the missing cookies.

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Ingenuous

Definition: Innocent, trusting, and sincere; straightforward or honest; displaying childlike simplicity and openness

Sample sentence: The ingenuous child was quick to believe the fantastical stories his older siblings spun.

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Peremptory

Definition: Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusque or imperious manner; allowing for no contradiction or debate

Sample sentence: The boss's peremptory demands left no room for questions or discussion.

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Peremptory

Definition: Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, often in a brusque or imperious manner; authoritarian or commanding

Sample sentence: The peremptory tone of his voice made it clear that he wasn't used to being questioned.

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Didactic

Definition: Intended to teach or educate, often with a moral or intellectual lesson; overly instructive or preachy

Sample sentence: The novel's didactic tone made it difficult for some readers to enjoy the story without feeling lectured.

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Ire

Definition: Intense anger or wrath; fury

Sample sentence: The politician's controversial remarks sparked the ire of the public.

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Fervid

Definition: Intensely passionate or emotional; heated or vehement

Sample sentence: The political rally was marked by fervid speeches and impassioned debates.

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Fervid

Definition: Intensely passionate or enthusiastic; burning or glowing hot

Sample sentence: The fervid speeches roused the crowd, inspiring them to support the cause.

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Onerous

Definition: Involving a burdensome amount of effort or difficulty; oppressive or troublesome

Sample sentence: The onerous task of cleaning out the old garage took the entire weekend to complete.

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Symbiotic

Definition: Involving a close, mutually beneficial relationship or cooperation between two different organisms or entities

Sample sentence: The symbiotic relationship between bees and flowers benefits both, as the bees obtain nectar for food while aiding in the flowers' pollination.

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Ironic

Definition: Involving irony, which is an expression or situation that means the opposite of what is expected or intended; often implying humor or sarcasm

Sample sentence: It was ironic that he won the lottery just after declaring bankruptcy.

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Polemical

Definition: Involving strong critical or controversial writing or speech; argumentative or disputatious

Sample sentence: The polemical article stirred up heated debates among readers, taking strong positions on a divisive issue.

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Fractious

Definition: Irritable and likely to cause trouble or disagreement; quarrelsome or unruly

Sample sentence: The long day and lack of sleep left the children feeling fractious and hard to manage.

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Fractious

Definition: Irritable, bad-tempered, or difficult to manage or control; inclined to cause trouble or discord

Sample sentence: The fractious toddler threw a tantrum when she didn't get her way, testing the patience of her parents.

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Inchoate

Definition: Just beginning to form or develop; not fully formed or completed; in an initial or rudimentary stage

Sample sentence: Her inchoate ideas for her novel slowly evolved into a complex, well-structured plot.

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Perspicacity

Definition: Keen insight or perception; the ability to understand or see through complex situations or problems

Sample sentence: Her perspicacity allowed her to quickly grasp the intricate details of the business proposal.

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Trenchant

Definition: Keen, incisive, or vigorous in thought or expression, often with a sharp or biting tone; penetrating or clear-cut

Sample sentence: Her trenchant wit and insightful observations quickly won over the audience during her stand-up comedy routine.

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Acumen

Definition: Keenness and accuracy of insight, judgment, or perception; quick intelligence, especially in a specific area or field

Sample sentence: His financial acumen helped him grow his small business into a thriving corporation.

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Arcane

Definition: Known or understood by only a few; mysterious or secret

Sample sentence: The scholars spent years trying to decipher the arcane text, hoping it would reveal hidden knowledge.

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Arcane

Definition: Known or understood by only a few; mysterious, secret, or obscure; esoteric or specialized in knowledge

Sample sentence: The mechanics of quantum physics remain arcane to all but a select group of scientists and mathematicians.

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Apathy

Definition: Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern; indifference

Sample sentence: Many people attribute the low voter turnout to widespread apathy among the younger generation.

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Amorphous

Definition: Lacking a clear, definite, or distinct shape, form, or structure; vague or unclassifiable

Sample sentence: The amorphous blob of clay would soon be transformed into a beautiful sculpture under the artist's skilled hands.

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Desultory

Definition: Lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm; characterized by random or disconnected thoughts or actions

Sample sentence: The students engaged in a desultory conversation about their summer plans, with no one really focused on the topic.

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Remiss

Definition: Lacking care or attention to duty; negligent or careless

Sample sentence: The lifeguard was remiss in his duties, leading to a dangerous situation for swimmers on the beach.

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Nondescript

Definition: Lacking distinctive or interesting qualities; not easily classified or described

Sample sentence: The suspect was described as a nondescript man in his 30s wearing a plain jacket and jeans.

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Languid

Definition: Lacking energy, spirit, or force; slow, relaxed, or sluggish in movement or expression

Sample sentence: In the sweltering heat, the people moved about with languid movements, trying to conserve their energy.

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Insipid

Definition: Lacking flavor, taste or interest; dull, uninteresting, or boring

Sample sentence: The insipid meal left everyone craving something more flavorful and exciting.

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Insipid

Definition: Lacking flavor, zest, or interest; dull; tasteless; unexciting

Sample sentence: The food at the wedding reception was bland and insipid, leaving the guests unsatisfied.

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Fatuous

Definition: Lacking intelligence or sense; foolish or inane

Sample sentence: His fatuous comments during the meeting only served to undermine his coworkers' respect for him.

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Jejune

Definition: Lacking interest or significance; dull or boring; immature, childish or simplistic

Sample sentence: The presentation was filled with jejune information that everyone already knew.

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Indigent

Definition: Lacking money or resources; impoverished or needy

Sample sentence: Due to her indigent circumstances, she relied on the generosity of others for her basic needs.

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Banal

Definition: Lacking originality, freshness, or novelty; trite, commonplace, or dull; predictable or clichéd

Sample sentence: Critics dismissed the film as just another banal romantic comedy with no new ideas or surprises.

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Diffident

Definition: Lacking self-confidence or assurance; shy or modest in behavior, often due to self-doubt

Sample sentence: His diffident manner led others to underestimate his abilities, but they were often surprised by his talent.

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Obtuse

Definition: Lacking sharpness or quickness of mind; slow to understand or perceive something; not clear or precise in thought or expression

Sample sentence: The obtuse student struggled to grasp the complexities of the mathematical concept.

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Inept

Definition: Lacking skill, competence, or ability to perform effectively; unsuitable or inappropriate; clumsy or incompetent

Sample sentence: His inept attempt at fixing the sink only made the leak worse.

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Gauche

Definition: Lacking social grace, tact, or sophistication; awkward, clumsy, or insensitive in behavior or manner

Sample sentence: His gauche attempts at humor often left people feeling uncomfortable and unsure of how to respond.

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Incommodious

Definition: Lacking sufficient space, room, or capacity to accommodate; uncomfortable or cramped; inconvenient

Sample sentence: The incommodious hotel room made it difficult for the guests to be comfortable during their stay.

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Inert

Definition: Lacking the ability or strength to move; not active or able to produce a desired effect; chemically inactive

Sample sentence: After a long day of manual labor, his exhausted body felt completely inert.

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Fleeting

Definition: Lasting for a very short time; brief or momentary

Sample sentence: The beautiful sunset was a fleeting moment, soon replaced by the darkness of night.

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Quiz 1

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Vocab quiz 8

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1. The medicine was efficacious in treating my illness.

a) efficacious

b) lucrative

c) insidious

d) ubiquitous

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2. The latent talent of the young artist was evident in her work.

a) latent

b) innate

c) reclusive

d) pragmatic

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3. The perspicacious judge was able to see through the defendant's lies.

a) perspicacious

b) indigent

c) mellifluous

d) congenial

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4. The whimsical nature of the child made her a joy to be aroun

a) whimsical

b) indefatigable

c) importunate

d) diligent

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5. The maudlin woman was overly emotional and sentimental.

a) maudlin

b) officious

c) histrionic

d) pedantic

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6. The umbrage taken by the man was evident in his anger.

a) umbrage

b) imperative

c) marginal

d) germane

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7. The marginal player was on the verge of being cut from the team.

a) marginal

b) germane

c) pertinent

d) implacable

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8. The pertinent question was on-topic and relevant.

a) pertinent

b) germane

c) implacable

d) unfettered

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9. The word "germane" means "relevant."

a) germane

b) pertinent

c) implacable

d) unfettered

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10. The word "implacable" means "unyielding or determine "

a) implacable

b) germane

c) pertinent

d) unfettered

Your score is

Quiz 2

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Vocab quiz 8

1 / 10

1. The discussion was germane to the topic at han

a) germane

b) pertinent

c) pertinent

d) implacable

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2. The teacher's pedagogical approach was effective.

a) pedagogical

b) martial

c) arboreal

d) bucolic

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3. The evanescent nature of the moment made it all the more precious.

a) evanescent

b) salubrious

c) efficacious

d) lucrative

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4. The salubrious air of the mountains was a tonic for my soul.

a) salubrious

b) efficacious

c) lucrative

d) insidious

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5. The pulchritudinous woman was a sight to behol

a) pulchritudinous

b) perspicacious

c) indigent

d) mellifluous

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6. The importunate salesman wouldn't take no for an answer.

a) importunate

b) diligent

c) forbearance

d) corpulent

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7. The forbearance of the teacher was evident in her patience with the students.

a) forbearance

b) corpulent

c) hackneyed

d) maudlin

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8. The hackneyed expression was overused and tire

a) hackneyed

b) maudlin

c) officious

d) histrionic

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9. The histrionic actor was always over-the-top in their performances.

a) histrionic

b) pedantic

c) ebullient

d) mundane

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10. The implacable man was determined to get what he wanted, no matter what.

a) implacable

b) germane

c) pertinent

d) unfettered

Your score is

Quiz 3

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Vocab quiz 8

1 / 10

1. The insidious nature of the virus made it difficult to detect.

a) insidious

b) ubiquitous

c) latent

d) innate

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2. The latent talent of the young artist was evident in her work.

a) latent

b) innate

c) reclusive

d) pragmatic

3 / 10

3. The pragmatic approach to the problem was the most effective.

a) pragmatic

b) pulchritudinous

c) perspicacious

d) indigent

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4. The mundane conversation was about nothing in particular.

a) mundane

b) ingenuous

c) equivocal

d) vapid

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5. The ingenuous person was naive and easily foole

a) ingenuous

b) equivocal

c) vapid

d) noisome

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6. The umbrage taken by the man was evident in his anger.

a) umbrage

b) imperative

c) marginal

d) germane

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7. The imperative need for action was clear.

a) imperative

b) marginal

c) germane

d) pertinent

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8. The marginal player was on the verge of being cut from the team.

a) marginal

b) germane

c) pertinent

d) implacable

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9. The pertinent question was on-topic and relevant.

a) pertinent

b) germane

c) implacable

d) unfettered

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10. The implacable man was determined to get what he wanted, no matter what.

a) implacable

b) germane

c) pertinent

d) unfettered

Your score is

Quiz 4

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Vocab quiz 8

1 / 10

1. The discussion was germane to the topic at han

a) germane

b) pertinent

c) pertinent

d) implacable

2 / 10

2. The insidious nature of the virus made it difficult to detect.

a) insidious

b) ubiquitous

c) latent

d) innate

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3. The pragmatic approach to the problem was the most effective.

a) pragmatic

b) pulchritudinous

c) perspicacious

d) indigent

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4. The indigent man was living on the streets.

a) indigent

b) mellifluous

c) congenial

d) jocose

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5. The mellifluous voice of the singer was like music to my ears.

a) mellifluous

b) congenial

c) jocose

d) whimsical

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6. The indefatigable worker never gave up, no matter how difficult the task.

a) indefatigable

b) importunate

c) diligent

d) forbearance

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7. The hackneyed expression was overused and tire

a) hackneyed

b) maudlin

c) officious

d) histrionic

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8. The vapid conversation was boring and pointless.

a) vapid

b) noisome

c) umbrage

d) imperative

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9. The unfettered man was free to do as he please

a) unfettered

b) germane

c) pertinent

d) implacable

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10. The word "pertinent" means "related to the matter at han "

a) pertinent

b) germane

c) implacable

d) unfettered

Your score is

Quiz 5

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Vocab quiz 8

1 / 10

1. The evanescent nature of the moment made it all the more precious.

a) evanescent

b) salubrious

c) efficacious

d) lucrative

2 / 10

2. The reclusive nature of the author made it difficult to get in touch with her.

a) reclusive

b) pragmatic

c) pulchritudinous

d) perspicacious

3 / 10

3. The pragmatic approach to the problem was the most effective.

a) pragmatic

b) pulchritudinous

c) perspicacious

d) indigent

4 / 10

4. The mellifluous voice of the singer was like music to my ears.

a) mellifluous

b) congenial

c) jocose

d) whimsical

5 / 10

5. The forbearance of the teacher was evident in her patience with the students.

a) forbearance

b) corpulent

c) hackneyed

d) maudlin

6 / 10

6. The maudlin woman was overly emotional and sentimental.

a) maudlin

b) officious

c) histrionic

d) pedantic

7 / 10

7. The histrionic actor was always over-the-top in their performances.

a) histrionic

b) pedantic

c) ebullient

d) mundane

8 / 10

8. The mundane conversation was about nothing in particular.

a) mundane

b) ingenuous

c) equivocal

d) vapid

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9. The vapid conversation was boring and pointless.

a) vapid

b) noisome

c) umbrage

d) imperative

10 / 10

10. The word "germane" means "relevant."

a) germane

b) pertinent

c) implacable

d) unfettered

Your score is

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