SAT Vocabulary Words : 10 Words to Boost Your Score 3

Gregarious

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: sociable; fond of company

Example: His gregarious nature made him the life of every party.

Illicit

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: not allowed by law or rules

Example: Authorities cracked down on the illicit trade of rare wildlife.

Tenacious

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: persistent; determined to hold on

Example: Her tenacious efforts finally paid off when she got the job.

Verbose

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: using more words than necessary

Example: The instructions were so verbose that they confused rather than helped.

Venerate

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to regard with great respect

Example: The community continues to venerate the late teacher’s legacy.

Lackluster

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: dull or uninspired

Example: The team gave a lackluster performance in the final match.

Malleable

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: easily influenced or shaped

Example: Young children have malleable habits that form quickly.

Obsequious

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: overly submissive or eager to please

Example: His obsequious flattery irritated the entire office.

Wary

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: cautious or on guard

Example: She was wary of strangers offering unsolicited help.

Reclusive

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: avoiding the company of others; solitary

Example: The author became increasingly reclusive after his best-selling book drew media attention.