SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 5

to remove parts of something such as a book, movie, etc. and prevent the public from accessing them for political, moral, or religious purposes

(of one's behavior) severely criticizing and disapproving

deserving blame or criticism for being wrong, harmful, or immoral

to strongly criticize in an official manner

a song traditionally sung by boat rowers in Venice

a person who writes pieces of poetry and stories

a great appreciation and interest in beautiful and artistic items

very similar to the actual thing in almost every way

a person who is exceptionally skilled and talented in a field such as sports

to drive, push, or cause to move forward or onward

a substance that helps something move forward

a rotating mechanical device that moves through air or water, creating forward motion for vehicles like aircraft or boats

to reveal the exaggeration or falseness of a belief, claim, idea, etc.

the act of revealing and disproving false beliefs, ideas, etc.

the act of replicating or trying to replicate the actions of another person

an individual who replicates the actions, expressions, or speech of someone else

related to the old-fashioned way of doing business including its ideas and practices

motivated by financial gain or material rewards

the act of intentionally betraying someone or something's trust in one

relating to someone or something that is untrustworthy and disloyal