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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 14

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SAT Word Skills 2
circumference

the distance around the external boundary of something

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circumlocution

the deliberate use of unnecessary words or phrases in an attempt to avoid addressing a topic directly

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to circumnavigate

to travel all the way around something, especially the globe, by sea, air, or land

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to circumscribe

to limit the power, freedom, or activity of something to a set of boundaries

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circumspect

very cautious before doing something to avoid potential problems or consequences

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to circumvent

to evade an obligation, question, or problem by means of excuses or dishonesty

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necrology

an announcement of someone's death, often containing details about them

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necromancy

the act of claiming to communicate with the spirits of the dead in order to gain knowledge about the future or unknown things

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necropolis

a large cemetery or burial ground, often located in an old city or town

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necrosis

a type of cell death that occurs due to injury, infection, inflammation, or other forms of cellular stress

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necrobiosis

the normal programmed death of cells

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complicity

the act of participating in a crime or wrongdoing along with another person or group

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granular

having a texture or structure made up of small, distinct particles or grains

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to granulate

to form the specialized healing tissue involved in wound repair

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granule

a small piece of a substance that has the shape of a small grain

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regal

impressive in a manner suited to royalty or those in the highest positions of authority

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to regale

to provide with fine food, wine, and other luxuries

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regalia

the clothes and instruments that symbolize royal or elevated rank, authority, or sovereignty

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