SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 50

to reveal the truth and free someone from misconceptions

without any pretense in feelings or expressions

having the ability to stay composed and calm in difficult circumstances

not backing off when things are becoming more challenging

the distinctive quality of sound in speech formed by the resonating spaces of the throat, mouth, and nose

(of sound) having a deep, clear, and echoing effect

to produce a deep and rich sound that lingers or echoes

a fake name people use for certain activities

(of sounds) smooth, pleasant, and sweet to the ear

having a pleasant sound

a commitment to provide a specific amount of money to another person or organization

not moving or active

a tendency toward inactivity and stability

the passing of genetic traits from parents to their children through reproduction

(of a disease or characteristic) able to be passed on to a child through the genes of its parents

a property that can be inherited, such as land or other belongings