SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 22

to drink something, especially an alcoholic beverage, greedily, enthusiastically, and in large quantities

to annoy or disturb someone, particularly through minor irritations

to diminish in quantity, size, or importance over time

to interweave or twist into a complex and confusing mass, making separation or unraveling difficult

challenge aggressively

try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

to move quickly and with short, hasty steps

give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility

make wet and dirty, as from rain

attract; cause to be enamored

to touch or handle tenderly and affectionately

to persuade someone to do something through insincere praises, promises, etc. often in a persistent manner

mix up or confuse

to proceed with vigor, often involving a sense of urgency

mark with spots or blotches of different color or shades of color as if stained

hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

to affectionately rub or press against someone or something

move to and fro

be in a state of movement or action

to sell goods, typically by traveling from place to place or going door-to-door