SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 45

a casual and affectionate term for a girl or young woman

an affectionate and informal term used to refer to a young boy

a female mammal such as a deer or rabbit

a fixed amount of something that is officially allowed to each person during a particular time, especially during a war or other period of shortage

a closely connected group of people, things, or ideas

a clever or cunning maneuver designed to achieve a particular end

family or relatives collectively

someone who belongs to the middle class and is often seen as having conventional or materialistic attitudes

a person who brings widespread suffering or devastation

a sharp or pointed remark that is intended to criticize or upset someone

the wreckage from a ship or its cargo that floats on the surface of the water or is washed ashore by the sea

a sturdy type of work shoe that covers the ankle and is often made of leather

a type of pottery that is made from clay that is fired at relatively low temperatures, resulting in a porous, rustic, and often glazed ceramic material

(law) a formal statement made by someone confirming or denying their accusation

a wooden frame or piece of equipment worn over the shoulders and neck to carry or support heavy loads

the ability to move or act in a secretive or inconspicuous manner, often to avoid being noticed or detected by others

(Hindu mythology) a deity's manifestation or incarnation in earthly form, often to fulfill a particular purpose or mission

a lyric poem, written in varied or irregular metrical form, for a particular object, person, or concept

public or formal expressions of praise or approval

something that feels like it could cause harm or trouble, making people worried or uneasy