SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 31

a wooden frame with holes for a human head and hands, used to publicly punish an offender in the past

to plunder, typically during times of war or civil unrest

the state of not being at a place or with a person when it is expected of one

to release someone from blame, guilt, or obligation, clearing them of any wrongdoing

to consider something separate from its specific context

difficult to understand due to being complex or obscure

unfit for a particular person, thing, or situation

unwise and not considerate about consequences of an action

rude and disrespectful, often toward authority or elders

the state of being weak or powerless

not possible or very difficult to be done

having or showing poor judgment in action or speech

a part of a meal that is considered as the main dish

in a gradual manner and at different times, rather than all at once

very delicate or thin

characterized by unchecked, aggressive, or uncontrollable behavior

a defensive wall or barrier, typically around a fort or city, used for protection