SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 20

to cut off the head of someone or something

to get lessened in speed over time

read with difficulty

lasting for a long time or continuing indefinitely

traveling or wandering around

(British slang) disorderly or chaotic

a building where animals are butchered

happening or made very quickly and easily

clarify by giving an example of

the act of elevating a person's rank to that of a god

a clever and concise expression that contains a general truth or principle

a medical professional who prepares and dispenses medicinal drugs and offers medical advice

the point at which something reaches its highest level or most advanced stage of development

(of a statement or story) unlikely to be authentic, even though it is widely believed to be true

having a confident, hopeful, and positive outlook for the future

putting an end to all debate or action

marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed

the formation of blood cells in the living body (especially in the bone marrow)