SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 46

to dismiss or reject something as false

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

to drive back or push away

a noisy fight or argument, which usually a lot of people take part in

showing resistance to authority or control

to break a rule or trust

easily damaged or broken

a structure used in sports competitions consisting of three adjacent platforms of different levels, on which winners stand to receive their awards

another word for poetry or a poetic work

characterized by beauty, elegance, or emotional depth reminiscent of poetry

the belief in the existence of one or more gods or deities

a government where religious leaders are in charge and make the rules

a person who studies or specializes in theology and religious beliefs

related to the study of religion and religious beliefs

the study of religions and faiths

a strong and irresistible urge to do something

forced to be done by law or authority