SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 21

related to the sounds of speech and their representation using symbols

related to vocal sounds in a linguistic context

a written symbol that stands for a word, syllable, morpheme, etc.

the branch of linguistics that focuses on the study of the sounds and sound patterns of language, including the analysis of phonemes, phonological rules, and the organization and systematic patterns of speech sounds within a particular language or languages

positioned under the tongue

a warship that can operate both on and under water

to plunge or immerse entirely beneath the surface of a liquid, typically water

capable of functioning while being underwater

the process of going under the surface of a liquid, usually water

to mark multiple points with the same distance on an instrument for the purpose of measuring

to say that a person or group has done something wrong

the act of blaming and charging someone for their wrong act

(of people) feeling very lonely and sorrowful, particularly as a result of a loss

to deprive someone of a loved one through death

not having any interest in religion or even opposing it

having no importance or connection with something

impossible to become fixed or right again

too strong or energetic to be controlled or stopped

so perfect in conduct, character, or quality that no blame can be justified

the quality, level, or degree of someone's abilities, character, or performance in a particular field or activity