SAT Word List # SAT/M288

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Word Explanations tortious, lax, analogous, effectual, quarrelsome, translucent, irresponsible, melodious, niggardly, casual

Explanation of tortious (adjective)
wrongful

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Explanation of lax (adjective)
forms: laxer; laxest
not stringent or energetic

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Explanation of analogous (adjective)
corresponding (to some other) in certain respects, as in form, proportion or relations

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Explanation of effectual (adjective)
efficient

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Explanation of quarrelsome (adjective)
forms: more quarrelsome; most quarrelsome
irascible

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Explanation of translucent (adjective)
allowing the passage of light

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Explanation of irresponsible (adjective)
careless of or unable to meet responsibilities

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Explanation of melodious (adjective)
characterized by a sweet succession of sounds

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Explanation of niggardly (adjective)
stingy (no longer acceptable to use)

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Explanation of casual (adjective)
forms: more casual; most casual
accidental; by chance

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Explain the words tortious, lax, analogous, effectual, quarrelsome, translucent, irresponsible, melodious, niggardly, casual

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Meaning of tortious, lax, analogous, effectual, quarrelsome, translucent, irresponsible