SAT Word Skills 1 - Aralin 23

designed for gripping or holding, often by wrapping around or enclosing

prehensile

the action of grasping or seizing something tightly with the hands or tentacles

pag-kapit

existing or available in large quantities

masagana

existing in an amount or quantity that is more than sufficient

sobrang sagana

to retire someone because of age or physical inability, often with a pension

pagreretiro

treating others as if one is superior to them

mapangmata

not done in a complete or thorough way

mababaw

an amount that is more than necessary

sobra

beyond what is necessary or required

labis

illuminated or glowing as if by fire or flame

nagniningning

by walking or on foot

naglalakad

previously mentioned or spoken of

nabanggit na

once again, but in a new or different manner

muli

a shelf located above a fireplace, typically included in a frame that surrounds it

sahig ng apoy

a shelf above a fireplace, often used for displaying decorative items

mantel

frequently or constantly finding fault and complaining

daing-dain

to ask questions in order to seek information or clarification

magtanong

to form or cause hair to form tight curls or waves, often as a result of humidity or specific hair treatments

magbuhol

to form or shape small, tight curls

lumikot