SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 17

to gradually recover health and strength after being ill or undergoing treatment

to force a person into doing something by threatening or frightening them

to blame someone for a mistake they made

to assail or attack relentlessly from all directions, subjecting someone or something to continuous pressure or adversity

to accept something, usually after some resistance

to absolutely hate someone or something

to laugh loudly and heartily, especially when something is very funny

to mix or blend various elements together, typically to create a uniform composition or alloy

to give or allow reluctantly or with displeasure

to drink a large quantity of a liquid in a hearty, enthusiastic manner

to make a murmuring or bubbling sound, often associated with the movement of water

to complicate or tangle, often used metaphorically to describe situations or problems becoming more intricate or convoluted

to cause persistent irritation or resentment, typically due to a past grievance or injustice

to make something last longer in time than it would naturally

to remove someone from the priesthood or clergy, typically as a result of misconduct or violation of religious principles

to become worn out, exhausted, or dull, losing freshness or vitality over time

to cause someone to feel puzzled, confused, or bewildered by something complex or difficult to understand

to live or stay in a particular place

to behave in a submissive or abject manner