SAT Vocab 2

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ponderousMedium Yield Nuance 11
Heavy and slow-moving; also, dull or laborious because of a slow pace or cumbersome expression.
plethoraMedium Yield Nuance 11
A very large amount or number of something, often more than is needed.
prodigiousMedium Yield Nuance 11
Remarkably great in size, amount, extent, or degree.
philanthropicMedium Yield Nuance 11
Intended to improve people's lives, especially through donations of money or other resources.
pretentiousMedium Yield Nuance 11
Trying to appear more important, knowledgeable, or sophisticated than is justified.
platitudeMedium Yield Nuance 11
An overused remark that sounds wise or meaningful but offers little useful insight.
profligateMedium Yield Nuance 11
Recklessly wasteful or extravagant in using money or other resources.
placidMedium Yield Nuance 11
Calm and peaceful, without much disturbance or emotional agitation.
pristineMedium Yield Nuance 11
In an original, unspoiled condition, or completely clean and undamaged.
piquantMedium Yield Nuance 11
Pleasantly sharp or spicy in flavor; also, engagingly lively or stimulating.