SSAT

intricacies

The details and complexities of a subject or process that require careful consideration and understanding.

strident

Having a loud, harsh, or grating sound; often used to describe a voice or tone that is forceful and piercing.

penetrating

Able to make a way through or enter; often used to describe a strong or intense quality, such as a sound or gaze.

gorging

The act of eating greedily or to excess, often resulting in overindulgence.

Incredulous

Unwilling or unable to believe something; often characterized by skepticism or disbelief.

furtive

Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.

pallidly

In a manner that is pale, lacking in color, or vitality; often suggests weakness or dullness.

mortification

A feeling of great embarrassment or shame, often resulting from a failure or a public humiliation. It can also refer to the subjection of the body to disciplinary practices, often for spiritual reasons.

suffusion

The process of spreading or permeating a substance, often referring to a gradual blending of colors or light.

togs

Informal term for clothing or garments, often used in a casual context.

pallor

An unhealthy pale appearance of the skin, often indicative of illness or fear.

clouted

To have hit or struck someone, often used in a context of physical confrontation.

dispersal

The act of distributing or spreading something over a wide area, often used in contexts such as the scattering of seeds or the distribution of people.

indignation

A strong feeling of anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.

mirages

Optical illusions caused by atmospheric conditions, often seen in deserts or on hot roads, where distant objects appear distorted or displaced.

crags

Steep, rugged cliffs or rocky outcrops, often found in mountainous regions.

surmounted

To overcome a difficulty or obstacle.

pliant

Flexible and easily bent or shaped.

penetration

The act of entering or breaking through a barrier or surface.

loitered

To remain in a place without purpose, often waiting idly.

poised

Having a composed and self-assured manner, ready for action.

triumph

A great victory or achievement, often celebrated with joy and satisfaction .

petered

to diminish gradually and come to an end

bastion

a projecting part of a fortification

peculiar

characteristic of only one person, group, or thing : distinctive, or something exempt from ordinary jurisdiction

diverted

to turn from one course or use to another : deflect

archaic

having the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses, very old

atrophied

having progressively declined or weakened

foregone

previous, past

niche

a comfortable or suitable position in life or employment.

dwelt

to remain for a time

docile

ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.

purported

appearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so; alleged.

elfin

small and delicate, typically with an attractively mischievous or strange charm.

afflicted

(of a problem or illness) cause pain or suffering to; affect or trouble.

ubiquitous

present, appearing, or found everywhere.

ambivalent

having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

altruistic

showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.

Obfuscate

Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible

benevolent

well meaning and kindly

tenous

very weak or slight

candid

honesty, truthful and straightforward; frank

vindictive

clear (someone) of blame or suspicion

Ephemeral

lasting a short time

Ostentatious

flashy, showy

Pragmatic

pratical, realistic