SAT词汇技能4 - 第8课

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

a process in which the validity of a will is legally proved

the quality of abiding by the highest moral principles

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

impressive and worthy of respect

resemblance between people 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

so sad that makes comforting very difficult

the act of stopping something

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

having no agreement with something

into separate pieces

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

to satisfy the feeling of thirst or hunger