SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 1

a large tent used for outdoor events or performances, typically featuring a high peaked roof and often serving as a temporary venue

a musical or dramatic performance that takes place in daytime, especially in the afternoon

(law) a person or entity to whom property, rights, or obligations are transferred or delegated by another party through a legal assignment

an individual who participates in a conference or meeting

the recipient of goods or merchandise that have been shipped or transported

the point in the orbit of a celestial body, such as a satellite or moon, where it is closest to the Earth

a loose, flowing garment, typically made of a light, sheer fabric such as silk or chiffon, that is worn by women as a nightgown or a dressing gown

a fight that is noisy, confusing, and involves many people

a place on a river where boats dock

the recorded ancestry or lineage of individuals, typically in the context of their descendants tracing back to a common ancestor

quick, witty, and clever conversation or exchange of remarks

the unpredictable changes or fluctuations in circumstances, often involving alternating periods of success and adversity

natural talent or ability in a particular skill or area

the state of disuse or neglect, often resulting in the abandonment or cessation of a practice, custom, or law

a statement or advice that is no longer effective or interesting because it has been repeated over and over again

the feeling of complete certainty

the distance between an object or point and sea level

physical beauty or attractiveness, often characterized by aesthetically pleasing features, especially that of a woman

a short section of a musical performance such as a fugue, opera, suite, etc. that introduces the main theme or subject

a feeling characterized by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or energy