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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 38

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SAT Word Skills 3
inwardly
inwardly
[Adverb]

used to refer to thoughts or feelings kept private within the mind

Ex: She smiled politely, though inwardly she was frustrated by the delay. 
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to intrude

to go somewhere or get involved in something without invitation

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to intromit

to give permission for entry

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to instill

to gradually establish an idea, feeling, etc. in someone's mind

Ex: Parents aim to instill good manners in their children through consistent reminders and modeling polite behavior. 
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to inoculate

to boost the immunity system of a person or animal against a disease by vaccination

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upcast
upcast
[noun]

a passage through which air exits a mine

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upright
upright
[Adjective]

(of a person) standing or sitting with a straight back

Ex: The monk meditated in an upright lotus position, spine like a steel rod. 
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to uproot
to uproot
[Verb]

to forcibly remove people from their homeland and relocate them to a foreign environment

Ex: The war uprooted thousands of families. 
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upshot
upshot
[noun]

the final outcome of a series of actions, events, or discussions

Ex: The upshot of the negotiations was a mutually beneficial agreement. 
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upstart
upstart
[Adjective]

relatively new or inexperienced in a position, often displaying ambition or a desire for rapid advancement

Ex: He was regarded as an upstart in the political world, despite his recent success. 
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turbid
turbid
[Adjective]

(of liquids) lacking in clarity for being mixed by other things such as sand or soil

Ex: The turbid river water was unsafe for swimming due to high sediment levels. 
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turmoil
turmoil
[noun]

a state of extreme disturbance that causes a lot of worry and uncertainty

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turpitude
turpitude
[noun]

a disposition or behavior that is extremely immoral or wicked

Ex: The scandal revealed the turpitude of the politician's actions. 
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transatlantic
transatlantic
[Adjective]

spanning to both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, typically between Europe and North America

Ex: Transatlantic trade between Europe and North America has a long history dating back centuries. 
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transcontinental
transcontinental
[Adjective]

extending across a continent

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to supplant

to replace something, especially by force or through competition

Ex: The new software aims to supplant the outdated system currently in use. 
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supplementary
supplementary
[Adjective]

provided to improve or enhance something that already exists

Ex: The teacher handed out supplementary worksheets to help students grasp the more challenging concepts. 
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