SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 22

maintaining constant intensity over time

to undo or separate the strands of something that is woven or knitted

reliable and true to the point of being unquestionable

a condition in which individuals are forced to work or provide services against their will, without the ability to freely leave or negotiate their conditions

submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior

The ability to perform tasks effectively and efficiently, demonstrating both physical and intellectual readiness

possessing the needed skills or knowledge to do something well

someone who competes with others in a sport event

to call forth or elicit emotions, feelings, or responses, often in a powerful or vivid manner

the act of imaginatively recreating something

an open building that is round or oval in shape and has a space in the middle surrounded by several seats, originated in ancient Roman and Greek architecture used for public entertainments such as sports or drama

operating or living on land and in water

fail to satisfy

(of two or more things) not having common qualities

the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)

inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits

to spread throughout and be present in every part of something

spreading or existing throughout something, and usually unpleasant

marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict

the action of perverting something (turning it to a wrong use)