SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 40

to inspire a feeling of admiration, reverence, or fear in someone, often due to the perceived greatness, beauty, or power of something

to influence someone to do something or to get something from them by being superficially nice to them

to irritate or provoke someone, typically through persistent criticism, taunts, or annoying behavior

to gather and store a large supply of food, money, etc., usually somewhere secret

to highly praise or honor someone or something

to grant an employee a temporary leave of absence, often without pay, due to economic reasons, company restructuring, or other circumstances beyond their control

to have a rapid development or growth

to stop or hinder someone's plans or efforts

to smear or cover something with a sticky or greasy substance

to add something that enhances or improves the quality or appearance of someone or something

to have the courage or audacity to try or do something challenging or risky

to unravel or become worn at the edges, typically as a result of continuous use or friction

to steal small quantities or insignificant items, often in a stealthy or sneaky manner

to refer to or make mention of something, often in a casual or indirect manner

to shed or cast off of old skin, scales, feathers, or horns, typically as part of a natural growth

to give a speech that is lengthy, loud, and angry intending to either persuade or criticize

to praise highly

to find joy or delight, particularly in favorable situations achievements