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SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 6

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SAT Word Skills 5
to enamor
to enamor
[Verb]

to cause to be in love or infatuated by someone or something

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to abhor
to abhor
[Verb]

to hate a behavior or way of thought, believing that it is morally wrong

Ex: She abhors dishonesty and always values honesty above all else.Ā 
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to proctor

to direct the execution of an examination and monitor the students

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to clangour

to make an ongoing loud or ringing noise; especially that of metal being hit

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to devour
to devour
[Verb]

to destroy or demolish entirely

Ex: The fire devoured the old wooden house in just a few hours.Ā 
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to belabor

to beat someone repeatedly and forcefully

Ex: The mob belabored the thief with sticks until the police arrived.Ā 
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to endeavor

to make an effort to achieve a goal or complete a task

Ex: Despite the challenges, he endeavors to create a positive impact in his community.Ā 
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to demur
to demur
[Verb]

to express one's disagreement, refusal, or reluctance

Ex: When asked to work overtime, Sarah demurred, citing family commitments.Ā 
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to procure

to obtain something, especially through effort or skill

Ex: The project manager worked diligently to procure the necessary resources for the upcoming initiative, ensuring its success.Ā 
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to coiffure

to arrange someone's hair in a professional or elaborate manner

Ex: The stylist coiffured her hair into a dramatic updo.Ā 
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to accrue
to accrue
[Verb]

(particularly related to money) to gradually increase in amount or number

Ex: Interest accrues on the savings account, allowing the balance to grow steadily over the years.Ā 
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to maneuver

to strategically navigate or direct a vehicle, object, or oneself through a series of planned movements

Ex: The pilot had to maneuver the aircraft through turbulent weather conditions.Ā 
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to clamber

to climb a surface using hands and feet

Ex: The cat tried to clamber onto the high shelf to reach its favorite perch.Ā 
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to patter
to patter
[Verb]

to make a light repeated sound, especially by tapping on something

Ex: The rain began to patter softly on the roof, creating a soothing sound.Ā 
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to welter
to welter
[Verb]

to be deeply involved, absorbed, or overwhelmed by something

Ex: She weltered in her work, barely noticing the time pass.Ā 
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to massacre

to brutally kill a large number of people

Ex: The invading army sought to massacre the entire village population.Ā 
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to aver
to aver
[Verb]

to confidently state or declare something as true

Ex: The company's spokesperson averred that the product was safe for consumer use.Ā 
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to impair
to impair
[Verb]

to cause something to become weak or less effective

Ex: Prolonged exposure to loud noise can impair hearing over time.Ā 
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to wither
to wither
[Verb]

to dry up or shrink, typically due to a loss of moisture

Ex: Without regular watering, plants in the garden tend to wither.Ā 
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