SAT Ordfärdigheter 6 - Lektion 40

a petty officer on a warship responsible for rigging, anchors, boats, and deck equipment

a slight disagreement or an unpleasant event that causes embarrassment

a charlatan or trickster who deceives others, especially for financial gain

someone who writes plays for the TV, radio, or theater

a positively charged electrode in an electrical device where oxidation occurs, resulting in the release of electrons

practices that promote cleanliness and health, involving personal care, sanitation, and the maintenance of a clean environment

a leisurely, slow, unhurried walk

a brief statement or phrase that represents the guiding beliefs or ideals of an individual, family, or institution

the ancient Semitic language spoken by the Canaanite peoples in the region of Canaan

a device, such as a bandage, piece of fabric, etc. that arrests bleeding by applying pressure to the wound

a pipe, tube, or channel that is used to protect, enclose, or route electrical wires, cables, or other utilities for the purpose of safe and organized transmission

a part of something that is considered the most prominent or successful

a topic or matter that has been previously discussed or addressed

a person, particularly a woman, whose occupation is helping a woman during childbirth

the customs and values of a society that characterize it

a large piece of floating ice that has broken off from an ice sheet and is floating on the water

a structure, typically made of concrete or metal, that allows water to flow under a road, railway, or other obstruction, helping to prevent flooding and maintain the natural flow of water

a deep narrow valley with steep sides, usually worn by a stream

to put someone or something at danger or risk