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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 37

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SAT Word Skills 4
pollen
pollen
[noun]

tiny grains produced by flowers that carry male reproductive cells

Ex: Bees collect pollen from flowers. 
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to pollute

to damage the environment by releasing harmful chemicals or substances to the air, water, or land

Ex: Factories often pollute the air with emissions from burning fossil fuels. 
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gigantic
gigantic
[Adjective]

extremely large in size or extent

Ex: The gigantic iceberg floated ominously in the frigid waters, dwarfing the nearby ships. 
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ghoulish
ghoulish
[Adjective]

suggesting the horror of death and decay

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gritty
gritty
[Adjective]

displaying courage and determination in challenging situations

Ex: Her gritty resolve helped her achieve her dreams. 
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gristle
gristle
[noun]

tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults

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to infiltrate

to secretly enter an organization or group with the aim of spying on its members or gathering information

Ex: During the Cold War, intelligence agencies attempted to infiltrate enemy organizations for espionage. 
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influence
influence
[noun]

the ability to affect people or events, particularly through prestige, status, or authority

Ex: The lobbyist's influence led to the passing of the new environmental regulations. 
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miscellany

an assortment of short literary works, such as poems, essays, ballads, and stories, compiled into a single volume

Ex: The publisher released a miscellany of 19th-century romantic poetry. 
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mischievous
mischievous
[Adjective]

enjoying causing trouble or playfully misbehaving, often in a harmless way

Ex: The mischievous child hid his sister's toys to surprise her. 
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to reprehend

express strong disapproval of

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reprehensible
reprehensible
[Adjective]

deserving strong criticism or punishment because it is morally wrong or unacceptable

Ex: Lying under oath is a reprehensible act. 
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to shriek
to shriek
[Verb]

to produce a loud, high-pitched sound, often due to fear, surprise, or excitement

Ex: She shrieked when the mouse ran across the floor. 
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sporadic
sporadic
[Adjective]

occurring from time to time, in an irregular manner

Ex: The sporadic rainfall throughout the day led to unpredictable weather conditions. 
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testament
testament
[noun]

a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die

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testator
testator
[noun]

a person who makes a will

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testimonial

something that serves as evidence

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calvary
calvary
[noun]

any experience that causes intense suffering

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