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SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 40

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SAT Word Skills 5
to awe
[Verb]

to inspire a feeling of admiration, reverence, or fear in someone, often due to the perceived greatness, beauty, or power of something

Ex: Tomorrow 's concert promises to awe the audience with its stunning performances and visual effects .
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to influence someone to do something or to get something from them by being superficially nice to them

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to goad
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to irritate or provoke someone, typically through persistent criticism, taunts, or annoying behavior

Ex: The constant mockery from his peers would goad him into proving himself through various challenges .
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to hoard
[Verb]

to gather and store a large supply of food, money, etc., usually somewhere secret

Ex: They are hoarding essential supplies in case of emergency .
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to exalt
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to highly praise or honor someone or something

Ex: The artist has been exalting the beauty of nature through a series of captivating paintings .
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to grant an employee a temporary leave of absence, often without pay, due to economic reasons, company restructuring, or other circumstances beyond their control

Ex: If the financial situation does n't improve , the company may have to furlough additional employees next quarter .
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to have a rapid development or growth

Ex: The startup company burgeoned quickly , attracting investors and expanding its market share .
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to foil
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to stop or hinder someone's plans or efforts

Ex: Unforeseen circumstances can sometimes foil our attempts to achieve certain goals .
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to bedaub
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to smear or cover something with a sticky or greasy substance

Ex: Tomorrow , they will bedaub the canvas with vibrant colors to create a masterpiece .
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to add something that enhances or improves the quality or appearance of someone or something

Ex: The interior designer used contrasting colors to complement the overall aesthetic of the room .
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to dare
[Verb]

to have the courage or audacity to try or do something challenging or risky

Ex: He wanted to ask her about the incident but he did n't dare.
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to fray
[Verb]

to unravel or become worn at the edges, typically as a result of continuous use or friction

Ex: If you do n't repair the hem of your coat , it will continue to fray and eventually unravel completely .
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to pilfer
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to steal small quantities or insignificant items

Ex: The cat burglar managed to pilfer jewelry from several upscale residences .
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to advert
[Verb]

to refer to or make mention of something, often in a casual or indirect manner

Ex: Tomorrow , the speaker will advert to the upcoming changes in company policy .
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to slough
[Verb]

to shed or cast off of old skin, scales, feathers, or horns, typically as part of a natural growth

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to give a speech that is lengthy, loud, and angry intending to either persuade or criticize

Ex: By next week , she will have harangued everyone about the new policies .
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to extol
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to praise highly

Ex: The CEO used the annual meeting to extol the company 's accomplishments and the dedication of its employees .
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to bask
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to find joy or delight, particularly in favorable situations achievements

Ex: Basking with encouragement , she pursued her passion wholeheartedly .
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SAT Word Skills 5
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