SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 22

maintaining constant intensity over time

to undo or separate the threads or strands of something woven, knitted, or intertwined

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

very keen to please and obey others

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 bringing an image, memory, or feeling to one’s mind

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

adapted to operate both on land and in water

to fail to make someone pleased

(of two or more things) not having common qualities

a structured academic discussion on a thesis

having a tendency to disagree and argue

to spread throughout and be present in every part of something

spreading widely or throughout a particular area or group

inclined to act stubbornly and to hang on to what is wrong

the act of corrupting the original state of something