SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 38

situated next to or near something

(of an event or meeting) to be closed or paused

something added to another thing but not an essential part of it

to present or give something, often with a sense of honor or generosity

cover by strewing

to pay someone for the work they have done

overly satisfied or content with one's current situation or achievements, often to the point of neglecting potential risks or improvements

willing to please others without question

to take place, especially in a way that seems inevitable

cause oneself to consider something

used to refer to something happening earlier than expected or before the usual time

to argue the truth of something

a person or team trying to win something in a contest, especially one with a strong chance of winning

the skillful and tactful way of dealing with sensitive situations or people

an official representing a country's government in foreign relations

related to the work of keeping or creating friendly relationships between countries

an official engaged in international negotiations

relating to money or currency

a person who has the power to rule over a kingdom or empire, especially someone who inherits this power

the theory or policy of controlling the amount of money in circulation as the preferred method of stabilizing the economy