SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 39

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SAT Word Skills 3

to cover a stretch of land with a lot of water

Ex: The river 's overflow had the potential to inundate several nearby neighborhoods .

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

transverse [adjective]

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

Ex:

the act or process of moving something to a different place

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

Ex: The homeowner decided to transplant the rose bush to a sunnier spot in the backyard .

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

Ex: In his self-help book , the author provides strategies to transmute negative thoughts into positive ones .

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

Ex: Effective teachers strive to transmit not only knowledge but also a passion for learning to their students .

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

Ex: Transmission of the report took place via email .

a person who moves something from one place to another

to change the form, appearance, or nature of something

Ex: The ancient artifact had the ability to transfigure its appearance , appearing different to those who approached it with different intentions .

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

Ex: After the professor 's retirement , her most promising student became her successor in the department .
successive [adjective]

happening one after another, in an uninterrupted sequence

Ex: In the successive rounds of negotiations , both parties came closer to reaching a compromise .

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

Ex: The judge decided to revoke the defendant 's bail after they violated the conditions of their release .

the cancelation of a law, agreement, or decision

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

Ex: During the support group meeting , participants shared their experiences and commiserated with one another .
bullion [noun]

a bulk quantity of gold or silver

Ex: The government transported tons of bullion to secure its currency reserves .
bulbous [adjective]

having the form or structure of a bulb

Ex: The onion 's bulbous body made it easy to grasp and peel .