SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 13

a book containing the prayers, readings, and instructions for the celebration of Mass in the Roman Catholic Church

a temporary, raised, reddened area on the skin, typically caused by an allergic reaction or insect bite

food made from grain, eaten with milk particularly in the morning

a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord in exchange for protection and land

a building, complex, or site used for producing, keeping, or repairing arms and ammunition

a large number of fish swimming together

a song without instruments consisting of several vocals, singing about secular themes in the 16th century

the justification or reasoning behind a decision or argument

the act of hurting or damaging one's opponent or enemy in retaliation for the hurt or damage they inflicted upon one

one's personal level of confidence, enthusiasm, and emotional well-being, especially in the context of facing challenges or adversity

a condition of being in servitude, bondage, or subjugation, typically under the control of another person or entity

a difficult or painful experience, often one that lasts long and requires great effort and endurance to overcome

someone who takes great pleasure in food and dining, often with a discerning palate and a penchant for indulgence

someone who faithfully supports a person in power and is willing to do things for them that are illegal or violent

an elected member of a municipal council, responsible for representing and making decisions on behalf of a specific district or ward within a city

an object believed to possess magical powers or bring good luck and protect its wearer from harm

the wood obtained from a tree with the same name, known for its light color, fine grain, and suitability for woodworking

the unit of electric current, symbolized as "A" in the International System of Units

a platform or frame on which a coffin or corpse is placed during a funeral or prior to burial or cremation

a dead human body, typically used for medical or scientific purposes such as dissection or research