SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 22

(botany) an individual plant or plant species

resembling or reminding one of flowers through visual patterns, designs, or impressions

to launch a vigorous or violent attack on someone or something, either physically or verbally

an individual who initiates an attack on someone else, employing various means such as physical violence, verbal aggression, or other forms of assault

lacking various essential needs that are important for well-being or function

a state where basic human needs cannot be met due to a lack of resources and access to necessities

not displaying emotions and not complaining, especially in difficult and painful situations

the quality of enduring hardship or pain without displaying emotion or complaint

language, words, or expressions that are particular to a certain profession, trade, or group

the anatomical organ in the mouth that is involved in tasting, swallowing, and speech

related to language, speech, or linguistic elements

belonging to the same time period

having a modern or current style or design

criticism or comments that are severely cruel and hurtful

(of a substance) highly acidic or corrosive in nature

without prior preparation or practice

expressed or occurring on the spot without preparation

to stop for a period of time

occurring irregularly over a period of time

the quality of occurring with irregular pauses in activity or occurrence