heavy; slow and laborious because of weight
The ponderous machinery moved slowly but steadily across the factory floor.
Vocabulary like ponderous appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
overused phrase; a trite or obvious remark
abundance; extreme excess
flexible; susceptible to being led or directed
easily bent or influenced
a difficult or unfortunate situation
fall; drop sharply
pulpit; a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
controversial; of or involving dispute or controversy
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