SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 19

an act of obstructing or closing off an area, route, or passage

a student or trainee, especially one in a military academy or a program preparing for a career in the armed forces

a procession or parade, typically consisting of a series of vehicles, horses, or people

a fortified stronghold, often situated in a commanding location for defense purposes

the front of a building, particularly one that is large and has an elegant appearance

someone who rejects conventional behavior or allegiance

a lengthy speech that uses harsh and angry language and intends to condemn or criticize

an individual engaged in fighting or warfare, typically as a member of a military force or armed group

a person in whom one places trust and shares secrets or private thoughts and feelings

a promise or a formal agreement, particularly one that involves regularly paying a sum of money to someone or an organization

a person who resides or occupies a particular space, such as a building, room, or vehicle

a strong tendency to do something or a fondness for something

a tapering flag on a ship, usually flown at the masthead to indicate a vessel in commission

a person with extraordinary skills or expertise in a particular domain, often alongside other cognitive or developmental challenges

someone who humbly and earnestly seeks or requests something, often in a pleading manner

an individual who excessively flatters someone of importance to gain a favor or advantage

an occupant residing in a place, typically a building or property

a student who does not have permission for not attending school

a short interesting story about a real event or person, often biographical

any water-soluble compound that can turn litmus blue and reacts with an acid to form a salt and water