SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 23

any written or spoken word considered as a series of letters and sounds, regardless of its meaning

a particular occupation which one finds worthy and is trained for

a division between a group of people caused by their disagreement over beliefs or views

severely critical or harsh

capable of changing in form to be used for different purposes

the act of changing a place's function or purpose

knowledgeable or experienced with something

(of natural forces such as wind, water, or other environmental factors) to gradually wear away or diminish the surface of a material

the act of removing something such as a writing, drawing, or data

to make someone drink too much alcohol and get drunk

a state of drunkenness caused by consuming too much alcohol

lively, bold, and confident in a playful or appealing way

to be applicable, connected, or relevant to a particular subject, circumstance, or situation

determinedly continuing to do or to believe something, even when it gets difficult

the quality of having determination to continue doing or believing something in spite of any opposition or hardships

directly related to the matter being considered

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

to be very hungry

to free a person from slavery or forced labor

to come out or flow, often from a specific source