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SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 43

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SAT Word Skills 5

to grant something such as control, a privilege, or right, often reluctantly

Ex: Despite his initial resistance , he conceded to the proposal after realizing its potential benefits .
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to exert
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to put force on something or to use power in order to influence someone or something

Ex: Large corporations often exert a significant influence on market trends .
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to bevel
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to cut or shape the edge of a material at an angle other than a right angle, typically for joining or decorative purposes

Ex: Tomorrow , the technician will bevel the edges of the acrylic sheet to fit it perfectly into the frame .
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to ford
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to cross a body of water by wading or driving through it at a shallow point

Ex: Next weekend , we will ford the lake to access the remote campsite on the other side .
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to take a leisurely walk, especially in a public place, often for enjoyment or to see and be seen

Ex: Tomorrow , they will promenade through the gardens , taking in the sights and sounds of nature .
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to muse
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to think deeply and reflect

Ex: Currently , the artist is actively musing on potential themes for the next exhibition .
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to scotch
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to put an end to something or to hinder or thwart a plan or action

Ex: Tomorrow , they will scotch any attempts to undermine their authority .
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to smelt
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to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting it in a furnace

Ex: Tomorrow , the miners will smelt silver ore to extract the precious metal .
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to defuse
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to make a situation less tense or dangerous by calming emotions or reducing the likelihood of conflict or violence

Ex: Tomorrow , the crisis management team will defuse any potential conflicts that arise during the protest .
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to impede
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to create difficulty or obstacles that make it hard for something to happen or progress

Ex: The thick fog impeded visibility and slowed down the morning commute .
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to implant or insert something, typically a graft or scion, into a living plant or tree to facilitate growth

Ex: Over the years , the farmer has ingrafted various citrus varieties onto the lemon tree , resulting in a fruitful harvest .
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to fawn
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to show affection or admiration excessively, typically to gain favor or advantage

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to gauge
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to roughly estimate quantities or time

Ex: The investor gauges the potential return on investment by studying market trends .
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to exhort
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to strongly and enthusiastically encourage someone who is doing something

Ex: Tomorrow , the speaker will be exhorting attendees to make a positive impact .
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to glean
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to gather leftover crops or grains from fields after the harvest

Ex: Tomorrow , the volunteers will glean surplus crops from local farms to distribute to families in need .
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to brine
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to soak food in a solution of water and salt, often to preserve or flavor it

Ex: Brining the salmon fillets in a sweet and salty solution adds depth to their flavor before smoking .
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to involve someone in an argument, conflict, or complex situation

Ex: The politician 's statement inadvertently embroiled the entire party in a public relations crisis .
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to remit
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to lessen the intensity or extent

Ex: Tomorrow , the heatwave is expected to remit, bringing cooler temperatures to the region .
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