SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 39

(of an object) blocking the passage of light and preventing objects from being seen through it

the visual property of something having a milky brightness and a play of colors from the surface

(of cases, statements, etc.) capable of making others believe that something is true with the use of logic and clarity

to think carefully about something

to make something clear and easy to understand by explaining it more

loud and clear

impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

the murder of your own father or mother

the kinship relation of an offspring to the parents

an introductory piece written by the author of a book explaining its subject, scope, or aims

put or said at the beginning of a book, speech, or other work as an introduction or explanation

awaiting payment

a container that is used to put or keep things in

ready or willing to receive favorably

lacking in correct logical relation

having an irritable and unpleasant disposition

righteousness by virtue of being pious

deserving or inciting pity

pejorative terms for an insane asylum

to decorate lavishly, often with various ornaments or embellishments