SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 29

to trigger a strong emotional reaction in someone, such as anger, resentment, or offense

having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste

a pleasantly spicy flavor

skill in performing hand movements, often used to deceive or perform tricks

not a lot in amount or extent

someone who seemingly has the position of a leader but not the power and authority that comes with it

using language in a way that words don't have their actual meaning, but an imaginative meaning instead

a hill with steep, flat sides and a flat top, often found in desert areas

to provide support or justification in order to make something stronger or more secure

(of a man) to have casual sexual affairs with multiple women

(of a person or organization) having a desire to promote the well-being of others, typically through charitable donations or actions

the act of collecting and studying stamps

an angry criticism against someone, often in the context of a speech delivered in public

not being interested, fond, or understanding of serious works of music, art, literature, etc.

to make something more beautiful by decorating it with attractive elements

the act of showing great love or admiration, usually through gestures or actions

to tell someone what to do or not to do, in an authoritative way

the manner in which words are pronounced

a formal statement issued by an authoritative source