SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 27

to insult or make fun of someone as if they are stupid or worthless

laughing at someone or something in a mean way

a person appointed to judge or decide a disputed issue

not based on reason but on chance or personal impulse, which is often unfair

to officially resolve a disagreement between people

someone who is appointed to resolve a disagreement

relating to or affecting the stomach

a medical condition where the stomach's inner lining becomes inflamed, often resulting in symptoms like stomach discomfort, nausea, and a reduced appetite

the art, science, or activity of exploring how to prepare and eat good food

related to or located in the middle of something

to help end a dispute between people by trying to find something on which everyone agrees

belonging or related to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from roughly the 5th to the 15th century

substandard or below average

the act or practice of concentrating on the mind and releasing negative energy or thoughts for religious reasons or for calming one's mind

planning and preparing for the future, particularly by managing one's finances

related to, or showing signs of divine guidance or care

associated with a region within a country that has its own local government

temporarily set or accepted until a final decision is made

a condition that needs accepting before making an agreement