SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 25

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SAT Word Skills 5
to ally [verb]

to form a formal association or partnership with another entity, often through treaty, agreement, or marriage

Ex: The families chose to ally through marriage to strengthen ties .
to deify [verb]

to consider or regard someone or something the same rank as God

Ex: The ruler sought to deify himself , commissioning statues and temples in his honor .

to see or notice something, often from a distance or with some difficulty

Ex: I have descryed rare birds during my birdwatching expeditions .

to become necrotized, usually due to lack of blood supply

Ex: If the limb is n't treated quickly , it could mortify and require amputation .

to make someone or something worthless or ineffective

Ex: The outdated equipment stultified the factory 's production line .

to do something that lessens someone's anger or sadness

Ex: He tried to mollify his daughter 's disappointment by promising to make it up to her .
to decry [verb]

to openly express one's extreme disapproval or criticism

Ex: The professor is currently decrying the lack of funding for important research .

to formally approve a decision, action, etc., typically through an official process or legal means

Ex: The union members voted overwhelmingly to ratify the proposed collective bargaining agreement with the company .

to cause something, such as a cartilage, to harden and change into bone

to cause extreme fear in someone

Ex: The thought of being alone in the dark forest at night terrifies me .

to put people or things in different categories or groups

Ex: Can you please classify these items by color ?

to disagree or deny that something is true

Ex: It is difficult to gainsay the impact of climate change on our environment .
to foray [verb]

to engage in a sudden and brief attack on enemy territory

to belay [verb]

to tie and secure a boat to a rock, pin, or bitt

to wait in a hiding spot in order to attack

to officially pardon the crime of a group of people

Ex: Rebels who surrendered were amnestied and reintegrated into society .
to sully [verb]

to degrade or tarnish something pure and perfect, especially the reputation of someone

to bandy [verb]

to toss something, especially a ball, back and forth, as in a game or casual exchange

Ex: The players bandied the puck across the ice .
to espy [verb]

to see something or someone unexpectedly, often from a distance or after careful observation

Ex: I have espied shooting stars during late-night stargazing .