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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 listened to the criticism quietly , though inwardly she was seething .
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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: Cultural institutions aim to instill a sense of heritage and tradition in the community through events and educational programs .
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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: His upright silhouette cut against the sunset .
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to uproot
to uproot
[Verb]

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

Ex: Economic hardship uprooted many workers from their homes .
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upshot
upshot
[noun]

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

Ex: The upshot of the debate was a new policy being implemented .
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upstart
upstart
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The upstart entrepreneur took bold steps to revolutionize the market .
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turbid
turbid
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Turbid liquids can often harbor microorganisms that are not visible to the naked eye .
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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 leader ’s turpitude led to his downfall and loss of public trust .
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transatlantic
transatlantic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The novel explores themes of identity and belonging through the lens of a transatlantic journey .
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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 younger generation 's ideas can sometimes supplant the traditional norms in societal evolution .
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supplementary
supplementary
[Adjective]

provided to improve or enhance something that already exists

Ex: The film ’s DVD release featured supplementary content like behind-the-scenes footage and director ’s commentary .
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