SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 8

to examine or look for something, particularly using a small long instrument

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

the quality of abiding by the highest moral principles

to add to something's value, effect, size, or amount

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

to match the same qualities as someone or something

a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'

taking place at precisely the same time

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

to unsettle someone, causing them to become stressed or lose their confidence

deeply unhappy or dejected

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

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