SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 8

esplorare

the act of proving that an instrument purporting to be a will was signed and executed in accord with legal requirements

probità

aumentare

profoundly honored

a Roman Catholic friar or monk belonging to one of the Augustinian monastic orders

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

simulare

similitudine

simultaneo

to confuse someone, causing them to feel disoriented or unable to think clearly

sconcertare

sconsolato

the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent)

careful and modest in behavior, showing wise self-restraint and avoiding unnecessary attention

not in accord

into parts or pieces

having a clever and practical ability to make wise and effective decisions

mitigare