SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 38

to change organic material into stone or a stone-like substance

relating to the hard part of the skull near the ear

the tendency to display childlike irritability and fussiness

showing impatience or childlike annoyance over minor issues

the ancient practice of trying to turn common metals into gold

a chronic condition characterized by excessive and habitual consumption of alcohol

behavior that seems eccentric, irrational, or extremely foolish

relating to the moon

a person who is mentally ill or exhibits extreme irrational behavior

charging interest rates that are excessively high, to the point of being unreasonable

to wrongly take someone else's position, power, or right

the act of loaning money to others and demanding a very high interest rate

to cause a person to feel scared or unconfident

intimidating, challenging, or overwhelming in a way that creates a sense of fear or unease

showing courage and determination

to write hastily or carelessly without giving attention to legibility or form

a person who writes copies of documents by hand

regarding anything related to or found in the Bible