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SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 40

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SAT Word Skills 5
to awe
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: The majestic mountain peaks awe visitors with their sheer size and beauty.Ā 
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to wheedle

to obtain something through coaxing, charm, or subtle persuasion

Ex: She wheedled her parents into letting her stay out late.Ā 
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to goad
to goad
[Verb]

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

Ex: The relentless teasing from his classmates began to goad him, pushing him to the brink of frustration.Ā 
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to hoard
to hoard
[Verb]

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

Ex: The survivalist hoarded canned food and water in a hidden bunker in preparation for a potential disaster.Ā 
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to exalt
to exalt
[Verb]

to highly praise or honor someone or something

Ex: The teacher consistently exalted the achievements of her students.Ā 
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to furlough

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 furloughs some of its employees during the slow season to manage costs more effectively.Ā 
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to burgeon

to have a rapid development or growth

Ex: The tech industry continues to burgeon with the introduction of innovative products.Ā 
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to foil
to foil
[Verb]

to stop or hinder someone's plans or efforts

Ex: The detective foiled the criminal's elaborate scheme with clever tactics.Ā 
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to bedaub
to bedaub
[Verb]

to smear or cover something with a sticky or greasy substance

Ex: She bedaubs her face with glitter before going to the party.Ā 
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to complement

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

Ex: The new accessories complemented her outfit, adding a touch of elegance.Ā 
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to dare
to dare
[Verb]

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

Ex: She dared to speak up against the injustice, even when others remained silent.Ā 
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to fray
to fray
[Verb]

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

Ex: The cuffs of his jeans fray from constant rubbing against his shoes.Ā 
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to pilfer
to pilfer
[Verb]

to steal small quantities or insignificant items

Ex: The pickpocket skillfully pilfered wallets from unsuspecting commuters in the crowded subway.Ā 
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to advert
to advert
[Verb]

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

Ex: During the meeting, she often adverts to her previous experience in marketing.Ā 
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to slough
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 harangue

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

Ex: The politician harangued the crowd about the need for reform during the rally.Ā 
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to extol
to extol
[Verb]

to praise highly

Ex: The coach took a moment to extol the team's exceptional performance during the championship game.Ā 
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to bask
to bask
[Verb]

to find joy or delight, particularly in favorable situations achievements

Ex: She basked in the spotlight during her performance on stage.Ā 
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