Exam: SAT (English)

Definition: To engage in actions that delay or obstruct legislative progress, often by making long speeches or using other tactics.

Example: The senator decided to filibuster the bill to prevent it from being voted on.

Definition: A tactic used in politics where someone speaks for a long time to delay or prevent a decision from being made.

Example: The senator used a filibuster to block the vote on the new law.

Definition: To delay or obstruct legislation by making long speeches or using other tactics in a legislative assembly.

Example: The senator decided to filibuster the bill to prevent it from being voted on.

Definition: A person who uses prolonged speech or other tactics to delay or prevent a vote in a legislative assembly.

Example: The senator was known as a filibusterer, often speaking for hours to block legislation.

Definition: A small action or gesture that adds excitement or stimulation, often used to describe something that enhances or enlivens a situation.

Example: The new marketing strategy provided a much-needed fillip to the company's sales.

Definition: To stimulate or encourage someone or something, or to strike something quickly with a finger.

Example: She gave the paper a fillip to get it moving across the table.

Definition: To become covered or blurred with a thin layer, or to create scenes for a movie.

Example: The camera filmed the beautiful sunset over the ocean.

Definition: A movie or a thin layer of material, often used in photography or to describe a light covering.

Example: We watched a great film at the cinema last night.

Definition: To make a movie or record a video of something.

Example: The director decided to film the concert for a special release.

Definition: A person who creates movies, either by directing or producing them.

Example: The filmmaker won an award for her latest documentary.

Definition: Relating to the end or last part of something; it cannot be changed or reversed.

Example: The final exam will determine if you pass the course.

Definition: The last part of something, especially in a series, or the last exam in a course.

Example: She studied hard for her final exam next week.

Definition: The last part of something, especially a performance or a musical piece, that brings it to a close.

Example: The concert ended with a spectacular finale that left the audience cheering.

Definition: A person who competes in the last stage of a competition or contest.

Example: She was thrilled to be a finalist in the singing competition.

Definition: At last, after a long time or delay; used to indicate that something has happened after waiting or after other events.

Example: After hours of waiting, we finally got to see the movie.

Definition: Describing information or experience that comes directly from the source or personal observation, rather than from someone else.

Example: She shared her firsthand account of the event, which was very insightful.