SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 14

the distance around the external boundary of something

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

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

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

very cautious before doing something to avoid potential problems or consequences

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

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

the practice of summoning or communicating with the dead, especially to predict the future

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

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

the normal programmed death of cells

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

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

to form the specialized healing tissue involved in wound repair

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

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

to provide with fine food, wine, and other luxuries

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