SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 31

to have a strong and continuous desire for something

talk in a monotonous voice

to speak loudly, expressing strong opinions or complaints

to make objections, often over small details without a good reason

make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit

to smile joyfully in an obvious way

to praise someone or something enthusiastically and loudly, particularly in a public manner

to talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way

appear for the first time in public

contribute

dwell

to severely criticize or scold someone for their actions or behaviors

gaze at or think about something with great self-satisfaction, gratification, or joy

to mention something without directly talking about it in detail

to make a person feel ashamed, uneasy, or nervous, especially in front of other people

make off with belongings of others

spin, wind, or twist together

to remember past events, experiences, or memories with a sense of nostalgia

cleanse (one's body) with soap and water