SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 10

an individual's religious or ethnic background that is passed down to them from their ancestors

a collection or combination of diverse elements or ideas

the total expanse of land, typically measured in square units

the process of removing excess water or other liquids from an area or system, typically through a network of pipes, channels, or natural slopes

the covert gathering of information for political, military, or economic purposes, often conducted by intelligence agencies

a short, memorable saying that expresses a common observation or truth about life

the number of miles per gallon of fuel efficiency achieved by a vehicle

an elastic tissue that supports or connects joints in an infant and turns into skeleton during growth

something that appears desirable or promising but is ultimately unattainable or elusive

a wise and insightful figure who offers guidance, advice, or philosophical reflection, often in stories or real life

an intermediary entity or individual that facilitates transactions or negotiations between parties

a position that grants superiority or advantage over others

a light-hearted and playful exchange of banter or conversation

a charge levied on the detention of a vessel, container, or cargo beyond the allotted time for loading or unloading at a port

the feathers of a bird covering its body

to get angry or feel upset, particularly because of being insulted

to make someone angry or upset, usually by offending them

a person who behaves in a brutal or aggressive manner

the process of something getting smaller or decrease in size

a composition that combines multiple images, graphics, or elements to visually represent a theme, idea, or story