SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 38

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SAT Word Skills 3
inwardly [adverb]

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

Ex: Inwardly , she doubted her abilities , despite her confident demeanor .

to go somewhere or get involved in something without invitation

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

Ex: Coaches strive to instill discipline and teamwork in athletes through regular training sessions and motivational talks .

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

upcast [noun]

a passage through which air exits a mine

upright [adjective]

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

Ex: An upright sitting position reduces back pain .

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

Ex:
upshot [noun]

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

Ex: The upshot of their discussion was that they decided to delay the launch .
upstart [adjective]

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

Ex:
turbid [adjective]

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

Ex: The scientist noted that the turbid solution indicated a reaction had occurred .
turmoil [noun]

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

a disposition or behavior that is extremely immoral or wicked

Ex: The judge condemned the defendant 's turpitude in the court ruling .
transatlantic [adjective]

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

Ex: The transatlantic cable revolutionized communication by allowing near-instantaneous telegraph messages between continents .

to replace something, especially by force or through competition

Ex: The ambitious team worked hard to supplant their rivals and become the industry leaders .
supplementary [adjective]

provided to improve or enhance something that already exists

Ex: The project was enhanced with supplementary resources that provided extra data and insights .