SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 37

the fine spores that contain male gametes and that are borne by an anther in a flowering plant

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

extremely large in size or extent

suggesting the horror of death and decay

displaying courage and determination in challenging situations

tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults

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

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

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

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

express strong disapproval of

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

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

occurring from time to time, in an irregular manner

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

a person who makes a will

something that serves as evidence

any experience that causes intense suffering