cause separation or hostility
His harsh words alienated him from his closest friends.
Vocabulary like alienate appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
attach; attach to
wealth; abundant wealth
wealthy; an affluent person; a person who is financially well off
collection; formed of separate units gathered into a mass or whole
forceful and actively hostile
quick; moving quickly and lightly
eager readiness
false name; a name that has been assumed temporarily
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