SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 37

a word or expression that is used instead of a harsh or insulting one in order to be more tactful and polite

pleasing to the ear

a harmonious combination of sounds that is pleasing to the ear

a feeling of intense happiness, excitement, or pleasure

feeling intense excitement and happiness

a situation in which all those involved are in complete agreement on something

(of a group) fully in agreement on something

showing a proud, unpleasant attitude toward others and having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

to claim a right, title, or authority to something, often without proper justification

speaking easily, fluently, and at length

having great volume or bulk

(of a woman's body) curvy and attractive with full breasts and wide hips

the act or practice of misleading or lying to others

displaying behavior that hides true intentions or feelings to mislead or trick

to make a person believe something untrue

to clearly dispaly something

to produce several copies or duplicates of something

a race in which two or more competitors finish at the exact same time

a situation in which the parties involved do not compromise and therefore are unable to reach an agreement