SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 31

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SAT Word Skills 5
to yearn [verb]

to have a strong and continuous desire for something

Ex: They yearn for acceptance and understanding from others .
to drone [verb]

to speak in a continuous, dull, or monotonous tone, often causing boredom

Ex:
to rant [verb]

to speak loudly, expressing strong opinions or complaints

Ex: The employee used the meeting to rant about the lack of workplace transparency , emphasizing the need for open communication .
to cavil [verb]

to make objections, often over small details without a good reason

Ex: Instead of enjoying the scenic hike , he would cavil at the trail 's difficulty level .
to retch [verb]

to involuntarily make the sound or movements of vomiting without actually vomiting

to beam [verb]

to smile joyfully in an obvious way

Ex: She beamed with pride as she showcased her artwork to the admiring crowd .
to hail [verb]

to praise someone or something enthusiastically and loudly, particularly in a public manner

Ex: The crowd gathered to hail the hero who had rescued the child from the burning building .
to prate [verb]

to talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way

Ex: The conference speaker warned participants not to prate during the sessions , as it could disrupt the flow of information .
to debut [verb]

to appear or be presented in public for the first time

Ex: He debuted on stage with a powerful performance that impressed the audience .

to have a beneficial or harmful result or effect

to severely criticize or scold someone for their actions or behaviors

Ex: The CEO was reprimanded by the board for financial irregularities .
to gloat [verb]

to express great satisfaction of one's own success, often with a mischievous behavior and in an annoying manner

to mention something without directly talking about it in detail

Ex: In his speech , the professor alluded to a famous quote to emphasize the importance of education .

to make a person feel ashamed, uneasy, or nervous, especially in front of other people

Ex: It 's important not to intentionally embarrass others with teasing or mocking .
to filch [verb]

to casually steal something unimportant or of small value

Ex: She was accused of trying to filch office supplies for personal use .

to twist and twine together or around something, often in a way that it is difficult to separate

to remember past events, experiences, or memories with a sense of nostalgia

Ex: The group of friends gathered to reminisce about their school days .