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SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 5

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SAT Word Skills 6
to becalm
to becalm
[Verb]

to make calm or to soothe, typically by reducing agitation or excitement

Ex: The therapist's gentle words and calming presence becalm her anxious patient during the therapy session. 
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to emend
to emend
[Verb]

to revise or edit a text for improvement

Ex: The editor emends manuscripts to ensure they meet the publication's standards. 
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to deploy
to deploy
[Verb]

to position soldiers or equipment for military action

Ex: The general decided to deploy the troops along the perimeter for a defensive stance. 
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to rupture

(of a pipe or similar structure) to burst or break apart suddenly

Ex: The aging water pipe finally ruptured, causing a water leak in the basement. 
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to reek
to reek
[Verb]

to emit a strong and offensive odor

Ex: The stagnant water in the pond began to reek after days of no movement. 
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to forfeit

to no longer be able to access a right, property, privilege, etc. as a result of violating a law or a punishment for doing something wrong

Ex: Individuals who commit fraud may forfeit their assets as part of legal penalties. 
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to skulk
to skulk
[Verb]

to move or hide in a stealthy or furtive manner

Ex: The spy skulked in the shadows, carefully observing the target without being detected. 
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to plummet

to fall to the ground rapidly

Ex: The elevator malfunctioned and began to plummet to the ground, causing panic among the passengers. 
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to adapt
to adapt
[Verb]

to change something in a way that suits a new purpose or situation better

Ex: The company had to adapt its marketing strategy to reach a global audience. 
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to traduce

to slander or defame someone by spreading false or malicious statements about them

Ex: The politician attempts to traduce his opponent by spreading false rumors about their personal life. 
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to covet
to covet
[Verb]

to have an intense and often inappropriate desire to possess something that belongs to someone else

Ex: She covets her neighbor's luxurious car and dreams of owning one. 
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to remand
to remand
[Verb]

to send a case back to a court of lower authority for additional reconsideration or review

Ex: The appellate court remanded the case to the lower court for further proceedings. 
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to surround

to be around something on all sides

Ex: The city is surrounded by beautiful countryside. 
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to wield
to wield
[Verb]

to handle something such as a tool or weapon in an effective way

Ex: The skilled blacksmith could deftly wield the hammer, shaping the red-hot metal into intricate designs. 
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to construe

to interpret a certain meaning from something

Ex: Lawyers often construe legal documents to understand their implications. 
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to exult
to exult
[Verb]

to rejoice greatly or celebrate very cheerfully

Ex: The team exulted after winning the championship game. 
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to revile
to revile
[Verb]

to criticize someone or something in a harsh insulting manner

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to masquerade

to engage in a form of entertainment involving the wearing of costumes and masks

Ex: The carnival participants enthusiastically masqueraded in elaborate costumes, celebrating the spirit of the festival. 
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