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SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 2

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SAT Word Skills 6
to spawn
[Verb]

to cause something to be created, particularly in large numbers

Ex: Scientific breakthroughs spawn advancements in related fields .
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to enrage
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to cause someone to become extremely angry

Ex: The failure to address the issue enraged the community .
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to drub
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to win decisively and thoroughly against opponents in a competition or fight

Ex: The boxer drubbed his rival , earning a unanimous victory from the judges .
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to thrive
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(of an animal, child, or plant) to grow with strength, health, or energy

Ex: The thrived after being transplanted to nutrient-rich soil .
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to seethe
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to boil or churn vigorously

Ex: Over the years , the volcano has seethed with activity , occasionally erupting in spectacular displays of molten lava and ash .
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to bruit
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to spread or circulate news, rumors, or information widely

Ex: Over the years , the journalist bruited countless stories , shaping public opinion and influencing discourse .
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to divest
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to dispose of or rid oneself of something, such as assets, possessions, or responsibilities

Ex: divested herself of old clothing that she no longer wore .
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to give something to someone to take care of or keep safe

Ex: consigned her beloved dog to the care of the trusted pet sitter while she went on vacation .
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to abandon or desert someone, typically in a time of need or difficulty

Ex: Over the years , they forsaken countless allies , betraying their trust for their own selfish motives .
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to whet
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to sharpen or stimulate, typically referring to one's appetite, curiosity, or interest

Ex: Over the years , they whetted their intellects through rigorous study and exploration of new ideas .
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to retort
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to reply quickly and sharply, often in a clever or aggressive manner

Ex: During the argument , retorted with a pointed remark that left her opponent momentarily speechless .
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to patent
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to obtain legal ownership and protection for an invention or innovation

Ex: Entrepreneurs may seek patent their unique business processes to safeguard against imitators .
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to engage in lively, noisy, and often excessive drinking and celebration, especially in a social gathering or festive setting

Ex: After the victory , caroused with champagne .
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to abduct
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to illegally take someone away, especially by force or deception

Ex: If the security measures fail , criminals will abduct more victims .
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to put an idea, proposition, theory, etc. forward for further consideration

Ex: The teacher encouraged her students propound their own interpretations of the text , fostering critical thinking and debate .
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to grant freedom or release from slavery or servitude

Ex: Over the years , they manumitted countless individuals , championing the cause of freedom and equality for all .
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