SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 31

the harshest or most intense part of something

a small-scale three-dimensional model or display depicting a scene, often enclosed within a glass case for viewing

the probability or chance of something occurring

a violent or lawless person

an unexpected and quick feeling of a particular emotion, often a negative one

the universe or the entirety of a complex system, seen as a larger entity encompassing all its parts

a freshwater polyp with a cylindrical body and tentacles

a lively, quick-witted, or vivacious quality, often characterized by intelligence, wit, or charm

(grammar) a letter or a set of letters that are added to the beginning of a word to alter its meaning and make a new word

a group of attendants or followers, typically accompanying an important person

a facility or enclosure where wild or exotic animals are kept for exhibition

skillful tricks or sleight of hand performed as part of a magic or illusionist's performance

instrumental music with a recurring theme often found in the final movement of a sonata or concerto

a fertile soil composed of a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay, ideal for plant growth

the kinship or familial bond among male siblings

a strategic action or remark that is used to gain an advantage, particularly in the early stages of a situation, game, conversation, etc.

something that provides mental, emotional, or moral stability

strength of character shown through courage and determination, especially in difficult situations

small animals or insects that are believed to be destructive and are difficult to handle when they appear in a considerable number