SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 48

to completely destroy or remove something

to end or destroy something entirely

(of an animal, plant, etc.) not having any living members, either due to natural causes, environmental changes, or human activity

someone or something that gives money, clothes, etc. to a charity for free

to end by coming to a climactic point

the highest or most advanced point reached after a period of development or effort

a large collection of islands or the sea surrounding them

a bishop of the highest rank who is responsible for all the churches in a specific large area

so hilarious that cheers people up

an improvement or a positive change in a situation, especially in the economy or business

the act of maintaining something in good condition

to criticize someone for doing or saying something that one believes to be wrong