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SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 18

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SAT Word Skills 5
to proselytize

to attempt to persuade a person into accepting one's beliefs, particularly political or religious ones

Ex: By the time the campaign ended , he had proselytized extensively and garnered significant support .
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to ostracize

to exclude someone from a community or group as a form of punishment or social rejection

Ex: The strict religious community would ostracize members who disobeyed their rules .
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to mesmerize

to capture someone's attention and interest completely, in a way that they forget about everything else

Ex: The intricate details of the intricate puzzle mesmerized her , making her lose track of time .
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to lionize

to treat something or someone as if they were important or famous

Ex: Despite his controversial opinions , the author was lionized by a dedicated group of admirers who appreciated his unique perspective .
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to enfranchise

to grant the right of voting to a person or group

Ex: The reform was designed to enfranchise minority groups who had been historically excluded .
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to economize

to use less money, time, or other resources

Ex: The startup aimed to economize on office supplies by switching to a paperless system .
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to devitalize

to take strength, energy, or life out of something

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to demagnetize

to cause something to lose all magnetic properties

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to crystallize

to become clear, definite, or understandable, often after a period of confusion or ambiguity

Ex: As he reflected on his past experiences , his priorities started to crystallize, and he realized what truly mattered to him .
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to bowdlerize

to delete the sections or words that are believed to be offensive or inappropriate from a play, movie, book, etc.

Ex: When adapting the book for children , they had to bowdlerize many of the mature themes and language .
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to render
to render
[Verb]

to express written or spoken words of a language into another language

Ex: The United Nations employs skilled linguists to render official documents into multiple languages for dissemination to member states .
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to proffer

to offer something and let the other person decide whether to accept or reject it

Ex: In a gesture of goodwill , she proffered a plate of freshly baked cookies to her new neighbors .
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to persevere

to continue a course of action, especially in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success

Ex: The athletes were inspired to persevere in their training , aiming for the upcoming competition .
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to limber
to limber
[Verb]

to make something flexible, nimble, or pliable

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to huckster

to sell goods in an annoying, flashy, and questionable manner from one place to another

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to fetter
to fetter
[Verb]

to bind someone's ankles or feet with chains, shackles, or similar devices to restrict movement

Ex: The slave was fettered at the ankles to prevent him from fleeing .
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to fodder
to fodder
[Verb]

to feed farm animals with any agricultural foodstuff that is specifically for domesticated livestock

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to foster
to foster
[Verb]

to encourage the growth or development of something

Ex: The government launched initiatives to foster economic development in rural communities .
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to hamper
to hamper
[Verb]

to prevent something from moving or progressing

Ex: A sprained ankle can hamper your movement during physical activities .
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