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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: The storm surge threatened to inundate the coastal towns , prompting evacuation orders .
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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: The transverse line divides the rectangle into two equal parts.
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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: Farmers may transplant crops like rice or tomatoes to optimize spacing .
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to transmute

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

Ex: The artist transmuted ordinary materials into a stunning sculpture .
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to transmit

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

Ex: Skilled diplomats work to transmit the intentions and concerns of their respective governments to reach mutual agreements .
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transmission

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

Ex: The transmission of instructions was delayed due to network issues .
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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: As the protagonist faced adversity , their resilience and strength began to transfigure them , revealing their true character .
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successor
successor
[noun]

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

Ex: The company was eager to find a worthy successor to continue the founder 's legacy and lead it into the future .
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successive
successive
[Adjective]

happening one after another, in an uninterrupted sequence

Ex: The company experienced successive quarters of growth , demonstrating its resilience in the market .
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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 school administration will revoke the scholarship if the student 's grades consistently fall below the required level .
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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: It 's human nature to commiserate when we see others going through tough times .
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bullion
bullion
[noun]

a bulk quantity of gold or silver

Ex: That gleaming pile of bullion was worth a king 's ransom .
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bulbous
bulbous
[Adjective]

having the form or structure of a bulb

Ex: Bulbous light fixtures hung from the ceiling in even rows .
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