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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 39

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to inundate

to cover a stretch of land with a lot of water

Ex: Heavy rains can inundate the riverbanks, causing widespread flooding in the area. 
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inundated
inundated
[Adjective]

(of an area) flooded with water

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inundation

a natural phenomenon in which water overflows and covers an area that is usually dry

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transverse
transverse
[Adjective]

placed across another thing in a way that there is a right angle between the two of them

Ex: She noticed the transverse crack running along the wall. 
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transposition

the act or process of moving something to a different place

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to transplant

to remove a plant from its original place and replant it somewhere else

Ex: Gardeners often transplant young seedlings from the nursery to the garden beds for better growth and spacing. 
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to transmute

to change something's nature, appearance, or substance into something different and usually better

Ex: Through education and self-reflection, she managed to transmute her fears into newfound confidence. 
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to transmit

to convey or communicate something, such as information, ideas, or emotions, from one person to another

Ex: The radio host skillfully transmitted breaking news updates to the listeners. 
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transmission

the act of sending information or a message from one place or person to another

Ex: Quick transmission of orders is essential in emergencies. 
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transference

the act of altering the form of something

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transferrer

a person who moves something from one place to another

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to transfigure

to change the form, appearance, or nature of something

Ex: The artist's masterpiece transfigures the mundane into the extraordinary, capturing the essence of beauty in everyday scenes. 
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successor
successor
[noun]

a person or thing that is next in line to someone or something else

Ex: The CEO announced her retirement and named her longtime deputy as her successor. 
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successive
successive
[Adjective]

happening one after another, in an uninterrupted sequence

Ex: The successive waves of immigrants enriched the cultural tapestry of the city. 
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to revoke
to revoke
[Verb]

to officially cancel or withdraw something, such as a law, a decision, a license, or a privilege

Ex: The board of directors voted unanimously to revoke the CEO's authority following a series of financial scandals. 
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revocation

the cancelation of a law, agreement, or decision

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to commiserate

to express sympathy or pity, especially with someone who is experiencing misfortune, hardship, or sorrow

Ex: Friends often commiserate with each other during challenging times. 
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bullion
bullion
[noun]

a bulk quantity of gold or silver

Ex: Pirates were rumored to have buried chests of bullion on the island. 
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bulbous
bulbous
[Adjective]

having the form or structure of a bulb

Ex: The plant's bulbous roots stored nutrients through the dry season. 
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