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: As we walk through the ancient ruins , we are awing at the remarkable craftsmanship of the architecture .

to obtain something through coaxing, charm, or subtle persuasion

Ex: The child wheedled extra cookies from the baker .
to goad [verb]

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

Ex: The political commentator would goad his opponents with sharp remarks during televised debates .
to hoard [verb]

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

Ex: He recently hoarded money under the mattress as a precautionary measure .
to exalt [verb]

to highly praise or honor someone or something

Ex: Next week , the ceremony will exalt the outstanding achievements of local artists .

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: The company is currently furloughing non-essential staff members until business conditions improve .

to have a rapid development or growth

Ex: The city 's skyline burgeoned as new skyscrapers were constructed .
to foil [verb]

to stop or hinder someone's plans or efforts

Ex: She refused to let setbacks foil her aspirations for success .

to smear or cover something with a sticky or greasy substance

Ex: The children are bedaubing each other with mud in the backyard .

to add something that enhances or improves the quality or appearance of someone or something

Ex: The chef carefully selected a wine to complement the flavors of the dish .
to dare [verb]

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

Ex: The young artist dared to experiment with unconventional techniques , creating unique and innovative artworks .
to fray [verb]

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

Ex: The edges of the carpet are fraying , indicating that it may need to be replaced soon .

to steal small quantities or insignificant items

Ex: The mischievous teenager tried to pilfer candy from the store without being noticed .

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

Ex: The presenter is currently adverting to the key points of the research findings .

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

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

Ex: Every week , the coach harangues the players after their losses .
to extol [verb]

to praise highly

Ex: During the awards ceremony , the actor received a standing ovation as the audience continued to extol their talent .
to bask [verb]

to find joy or delight, particularly in favorable situations achievements

Ex: After completing the project , he basked in the satisfaction of a job well done .