SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 49

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SAT Word Skills 5
to cadge [verb]

to obtain something, often by imposing on others, without intending to repay or reciprocate the favor

Ex: They cadged free tickets to the concert by pretending to be friends with the band 's manager .

to casually look at different products in a store with no intention of making a purchase

Ex: They often browse the mall after lunch , enjoying the window displays and catching up on the latest gadgets and styles .

to cause to become resentful or bitter, typically through the use of harmful or spiteful words or actions

Ex: Their rivalry envenomed their friendship , leading to years of bitterness and resentment .

to deceive or trick someone, often by pretending to be sincere or honest when one is not

Ex: The salesman humbugged his customers by selling them fake merchandise .

to establish deeply and firmly, often making something difficult to change or remove

Ex: If we do n't address the issue now , it will only further entrench itself in our society .
fallow [adjective]

(of farmland) not used for growing crops for a period of time, especially for the quality of the soil to improve

Ex: Heavy rains made the site too waterlogged for crops , so it remained fallow until spring .

to paint on wet plaster, allowing the colors to become fixed as the plaster dries, often used in mural painting

Ex: The art students will learn how to fresco during their upcoming workshop .

to confuse someone, often by being difficult to understand

Ex: The abstract artwork bemused many viewers , as they struggled to interpret its meaning .

to promise to marry someone, typically with a formal ceremony or agreement, often involving the exchange of rings

Ex: They decided to betroth each other in a private ceremony before announcing their engagement .
to bode [verb]

to be an omen or indication of a future outcome, often suggesting something negative or ominous

Ex: The sudden drop in sales figures bodes poorly for the company 's financial health next quarter .

to prove to be superior in strength, influence, or authority

Ex: Against all odds , the underdog prevailed in the election , surprising many with a grassroots campaign that resonated with voters .

to cause pain, suffering, or distress, often as a result of illness, injury, or hardship

Ex: If left unchecked , climate change will afflict future generations with catastrophic consequences .
to posit [verb]

to put forward a theory, idea, or argument for consideration or discussion

Ex: The philosopher will posit a new framework for understanding morality in his upcoming book .
to ante [verb]

to contribute a specified amount of money before a card game, poker hand, or other gambling activity begins

Ex: Tomorrow , we will ante our chips and join the tournament .

to consume or absorb liquids, especially beverages

Ex: As part of the wine tour , participants had the opportunity to imbibe a variety of exquisite vintages .
to stoke [verb]

to add fuel to a fire, metaphorically or literally, in order to increase its intensity or excitement

Ex: Tomorrow , they will stoke enthusiasm for the upcoming project during the team meeting .

to dissolve gradually into a liquid state, often due to high humidity or decomposition

Ex: By next week , the leftover fruit will likely deliquesce if not refrigerated properly .

to give special advantages or rights to someone or something

Ex: Society should not privilege one group over another in terms of opportunities .
to singe [verb]

to lightly burn something on the surface, causing minimal damage

Ex: In camping , it 's common to singe the edges of cut fabric to prevent fraying .
to vie [verb]

to intensely compete with another person in order to achieve something

Ex: Students may vie for top honors in academic competitions , showcasing their knowledge .