SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 22

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SAT Word Skills 5

to drink something, especially an alcoholic beverage, enthusiastically, and in large quantities

Ex: At the celebration , they began to guzzle champagne in high spirits .

to annoy or disturb someone, particularly through minor irritations

Ex: The constant ringing of his phone nettled her during the movie .

to diminish in quantity or size over time

Ex: The team 's chances of winning are dwindling as injuries affect key players .

to interweave or twist into a complex and confusing mass, making separation or unraveling difficult

Ex: As the climbers descended , their ropes accidentally entangled , requiring careful maneuvering to untangle the knots .

to rudely and annoyingly interrupt a speech and ask irritating questions

to act with flattery and leniency to gain a favor

to move quickly and with short, hasty steps

Ex: Frightened by the barking dog , the squirrel scuttled up the tree to safety .

to give a title to someone in order to make them a member of the noble community

to make wet, disheveled, and dirty due to rain or mud

to touch or handle tenderly and affectionately

Ex: In a moment of passion , he fondled her hair and whispered sweet words .

to persuade someone to do something through insincere praises, promises, etc. often in a persistent manner

Ex: The manager attempted to cajole the hesitant employee into taking on a challenging project .

to mix something together or cause confusion

to proceed with vigor, often involving a sense of urgency

Ex: The event organizers hustle to ensure everything is in place for the upcoming conference .

to stain or mark something with spots of color

to prevent someone from achieving their goal or to disrupt their plans

Ex: The constant technical issues baffled their efforts to finish the project on time .

to affectionately press or lean against someone or something

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to be filled or crowded with a large number of something

Ex: His speech bristled with sharp criticisms .

to sell goods, typically by traveling from place to place or going door-to-door

Ex: Door-to-door salespeople may peddle a variety of products , from cleaning supplies to subscriptions .