SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 45

an illness, often a minor one

a feeling we get when somebody or something is funny and exciting

someone who asserts a right to something, typically in a legal context

the action of keeping someone in a closed space, prison, etc., usually by force

happiness and satisfaction, particularly with one's life

the last section of a literary or dramatic piece where the plot is concluded and all the matters of the work is explained

payment, salary, or compensation received for work or services rendered, often in the context of employment or official position

a state of agitation, excitement, or unrest, often associated with rapid change or transformation

something invented or imagined, often without any basis in reality

a bond or connection between individuals, often signifying a relationship or tie of loyalty

a pain-relieving liquid or lotion applied to the skin

the process of securely placing or depositing something, often into a designated location or container

a feeling of joy, cheerfulness, and amusement that spreads warmth and happiness among people

a substance, usually smooth and oily, rubbed on the skin for medical purposes

a difficult or unpleasant situation that is hard to deal with

clothing or garments, especially when considered in terms of fashion or formal attire

a military officer appointed to assist a senior officer

a person or thing that is strongly disliked or feared

small, decorative items or trinkets, often of little value individually but collectively creating a visually appealing display

complete freedom or unrestricted authority given to someone to act as they wish in a particular situation