SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 27

a place of residence for a community of nuns or monks that is smaller or less important compared to an abbey

the separation of two categories considered as different and opposed to each other

the part of a river that is wide and where it meets the sea

the state of being morally weak and susceptible to temptation

the sate of propriety or modesty to the extreme that it becomes pretentious

a thing that is the direct or natural result of another

any quality that makes a place more pleasant, comfortable, or joyful

dull, repetitious, and blue-collar work

consistent and steady agreement, unity, or connection

the property of being enthusiastic and eager to a great extent

the use of deceit or scheme to cheat or take advantage of someone

a group of people or political organization united by a common cause

the state of being similar or resembling one another

a way of behaving that is shamelessly rude and bold

the state of not having enough or being in demand of something

a piece of heavy cloth that is adorned by weaving complicated pictorial designs into it and is mostly used for wall hangings, curtains, etc.

the act of being kind, polite, and courteous to women

the way of resolving ethical problems by relying on abstract principles extracted from particular cases

in certain Christian beliefs, a temporary state of purification for souls after death, preparing them for entry into heaven

the long lifespan of an individual