SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 47

to accept or forgive something that is commonly believed to be wrong

an expression of compassion toward an individual who has lost someone in their life recently

to commit an embarrassing and serious mistake out of carelessness or stupidity

an old type of gun with a short tube and a wide mouth

to pierce or tear the skin or flesh, causing deep and often irregular wounds

the action of cutting or tearing skin or flesh

the process of evaluating a person, object, or event and coming to a conclusion

the action of carrying out the law and justice

ordered or issued by a court of law

applying good judgment and sense, especially in making decisions

a fictional character in a book, play, etc.

(of a person) having a charming personality and appearance

a fictional character, especially one who plays a significant role in a story or narrative

only relating or belonging to one person

a group of people who work in an organization or serve in any branch of the military

an animal's dead body, particularly one about to be food for other animals or humans

the merciless killing of people in large numbers

related to the bodily desires and pleasures