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SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 37

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SAT Word Skills 5
to impinge

to intrude upon a boundary, limit, or domain

Ex: The new fence impinged on their neighbor's property line. 
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to lever
to lever
[Verb]

to lift or move something using a rigid bar or tool as a pivot point

Ex: She levered open the stuck window with a metal rod yesterday. 
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to veer
to veer
[Verb]

to abruptly turn to a different direction

Ex: The driver had to veer sharply to the right to avoid colliding with the stalled car. 
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to knead
to knead
[Verb]

to form and press dough or wet clay with the hands

Ex: The baker had to knead the bread dough to develop its elasticity. 
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to consort

to associate or spend time with someone, typically implying companionship or partnership

Ex: She consorts with artists and intellectuals, attending gallery openings and literary events regularly. 
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to strut
to strut
[Verb]

to walk with a confident and often arrogant gait

Ex: He strutted into the room like he owned the place. 
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to misbehave

to act in an improper or unacceptable way

Ex: The teacher warned the students that they would be sent to the principal's office if they continued to misbehave in class. 
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to cant
to cant
[Verb]

(of a boat or ship) to tilt to one side

Ex: As the strong gusts of wind hit, the sailboat canted. 
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to adduce
to adduce
[Verb]

to cite as evidence or proof in support of an argument or claim

Ex: The prosecutor adduces witness testimony to strengthen the case against the defendant. 
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to elapse
to elapse
[Verb]

(of time) to pass by

Ex: Hours elapsed as they waited for the train to arrive. 
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to distort

to change the shape or condition of something in a way that is no longer clear or natural

Ex: Twisting the metal frame will distort its structure and weaken its integrity. 
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to relapse

to return to a previously experienced undesirable behavior after a period of improvement

Ex: He relapses into smoking whenever he feels stressed. 
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to gambol
to gambol
[Verb]

to playfully skip, leap, or frolic in a lively and energetic manner

Ex: The lambs gambol joyfully in the meadow, leaping over each other in playful abandon. 
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to sentence

to officially state the punishment of someone found guilty in a court of law

Ex: The judge will sentence the convicted criminal to five years in prison. 
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to cosset
to cosset
[Verb]

to treat someone with an excessive amount of care and indulgence

Ex: She cosseted her newborn with the finest clothes and constant attention. 
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to enhance

to better or increase someone or something's quality, strength, value, etc.

Ex: Adding new features can enhance the functionality of a software application. 
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to balk
to balk
[Verb]

to be reluctant to do something or allow it to happen, particularly because it is dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant

Ex: He balked at the idea of taking on such a risky project. 
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to cavort
to cavort
[Verb]

to prance or frolic around in a lively and playful manner

Ex: The children cavort around the playground, their laughter filling the air as they chase each other. 
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to chafe
to chafe
[Verb]

(of a body part) to become sore or irritated due to being rubbed against something

Ex: After the long hike, the straps of his backpack caused his shoulders to chafe, leaving red marks. 
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