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: The innovative idea has the potential to spawn a whole new industry .

to cause someone to become extremely angry

Ex: The continuous interruptions during the meeting enraged the participants .
to drub [verb]

to win decisively and thoroughly against opponents in a competition or fight

Ex: The debate team 's well-prepared arguments allowed them to drub their rivals in the tournament .

(of an animal, child, or plant) to grow with strength, health, or energy

Ex: The young lion thrived in the wild , becoming strong and majestic .

to boil or churn vigorously

Ex: By tomorrow afternoon , the sauce will seethe with bubbling fury as it simmers on the stove .
to bruit [verb]

to spread or circulate news, rumors, or information widely

Ex: Tomorrow , they will bruit the announcement of their engagement to friends and family , spreading the joyous news far and wide .

to dispose of or rid oneself of something, such as assets, possessions, or responsibilities

Ex: The company decided to divest itself of its underperforming assets to focus on core operations .

to give something to someone to take care of or keep safe

Ex: The company consigned the confidential documents to a secure vault for protection .

to abandon or desert someone, typically in a time of need or difficulty

Ex: Tomorrow , they will forsake their mentor , choosing to pursue their own interests without consideration for his guidance .
to whet [verb]

to sharpen or stimulate, typically referring to one's appetite, curiosity, or interest

Ex: Tomorrow , they will whet their interest in photography by attending a workshop on landscape photography .

to reply quickly and sharply, often in a clever or aggressive manner

Ex: She retorted angrily when accused of lying , " How dare you suggest such a thing ! "

to obtain legal ownership and protection for an invention or innovation

Ex: The entrepreneur successfully patented the unique business processes that set the company apart .

to engage in lively, noisy, and often excessive drinking and celebration, especially in a social gathering or festive setting

Ex: College students often carouse during spring break .

to illegally take someone away, especially by force or deception

Ex: The organization was notorious for attempting to abduct scientists to gain access to classified information .

to put an idea, proposition, theory, etc. forward for further consideration

Ex: She propounded a solution to the problem that had been puzzling her colleagues for weeks .

to grant freedom or release from slavery or servitude

Ex: Tomorrow , the plantation owner will manumit his slaves , recognizing the inherent injustice of human bondage .