SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 20

a geographic area that is under the control or influence of a particular entity, such as a nation, ruler, or organization

the state of having superiority over another party in terms of power, knowledge, influence, etc.

having superiority in power, influence, or importance

to have control over something such as a behavior or situation

the power or influence that one has over other things or people

to rule over people without considering their feelings or opinions

a terrible and embarrassing misunderstanding

to stain something, especially by water or blood

to spread color over something

free from any stain or dirt

one's facial features or expressions, especially when they are used to reveal some other characteristics

the study of Earth's physical characteristics

the field of science that studies the function or interactions among organisms

to cause or encourage someone or something to act in a specified manner

something that triggers a reaction in various areas like psychology or physiology

to figure out or establish something through logical analysis or reasoning

resembling or imitating a previous work, often in a way that lacks originality

the source from which something primarily comes from

related to changes in a word's form that show a meaning-related connection with its base