SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 34

a thing that brings someone a great amount of misery or even death

the act of saying something in a smart and humorous manner in order to make fun of something or someone

a machine, usually in the shape of a human, that moves on its own

the story of the life of a person, written by the same person

an examination of a deceased person's organs to determine the cause of death

to set up tents or a temporary place to stay in

to put inside a tiny container

a specific part of a city or country surrounded by another territory, often one with a different background, culture, religion, nationality, etc.

to include or contain a wide range of different things within a particular scope or area

not considering the distinctions

absolutely necessary or crucial, to the point that being replaced or substituted is not possible

not easily defined, perceived, or understood due to a lack of clarity or precision

unable to stay away from

lacking in proficiency and practicality

to keep doing something despite challenges or difficulties

overthinking anxiously about insignificant details

to withdraw or take back a statement, belief, or opinion, especially publicly

to rest or lean one's body in a comfortable position

placing oneself in a lying position to rest or sleep

to do something in order to make up for a wrongdoing or to make things right