SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 6

the unexpected start of something terrible, such as a disease

a loud, sustained noise or shout of disapproval, protest, or outrage

to stay alive for a longer period of time than others in a particular situation

a person who operates outside the boundaries of established rules and may engage in illegal activities

a military camp situated far from the main army of troops

using power or authority in a cruel and oppressive way against other people

a type of government where a ruler or a small group of people have complete power and control over the citizens, often making decisions without considering their rights or welfare

to deeply irritate someone, especially when they can do nothing about it or solve the problem

a deep sense of annoyance due to persistent difficulties

the particular characteristics that are considered when evaluating something

providing knowledgeable judgments and opinions about the positive and negative aspects of something

to carefully examine something in a detailed manner

a powerful or respected man who serves as the head of a family or tribe

having qualities or behaviors typically associated with a father, particularly in a caring, supportive, or protective manner

a person belonging to the highest social class or aristocracy in certain societies

a property passed down from a father to his children by right of birth

the feeling of love or devotion toward one's country, its values, culture, history, and interests

an individual who regularly visits and uses a specific establishment, such as a shop, restaurant, or other business

to speak or behave in a way that implies that one is more knowledgeable, experienced, or intelligent than the other person

derived from the name of one's father or a male ancestor