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SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 5

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SAT Word Skills 6
to becalm
[Verb]

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

Ex: Over the years , he has learned various techniques to becalm his nerves before public speaking engagements .
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to emend
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to revise or edit a text for improvement

Ex: They have emended the contract multiple times to refine its terms and conditions .
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to deploy
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to position soldiers or equipment for military action

Ex: After the briefing , the general deployed his soldiers to various strategic points .
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(of a pipe or similar structure) to burst or break apart suddenly

Ex: Emergency response teams were dispatched to the scene where a gas main was about to rupture.
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to reek
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to emit a strong and offensive odor

Ex: If food scraps are left unattended , they can start to reek.
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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: Failure to comply with regulations may lead businesses to forfeit their operating permits .
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to skulk
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to move or hide in a stealthy or furtive manner

Ex: The predator skulked through the tall grass , stalking its prey .
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to fall to the ground rapidly

Ex: The malfunctioning drone lost altitude rapidly , causing it to plummet and crash into the ground .
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to adapt
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to change something in a way that suits a new purpose or situation better

Ex: The company is currently adapting its product features based on customer feedback .
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to slander or defame someone by spreading false or malicious statements about them

Ex: He has traduced the character of his ex-partner in an ongoing campaign to discredit them in the eyes of their mutual friends .
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to covet
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to have an intense and often inappropriate desire to possess something that belongs to someone else

Ex: We should focus on appreciating what we have rather than coveting what others possess .
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to remand
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to send a case back to a court of lower authority for additional reconsideration or review

Ex: The judge 's decision to remand the juvenile offender to a rehabilitation facility was aimed at providing appropriate intervention and support .
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to be around something on all sides

Ex: Trees surrounded the campsite , offering shade and privacy .
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to wield
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to handle something such as a tool or weapon in an effective way

Ex: Under the guidance of the sensei , the martial artist learned to wield nunchaku with grace and control .
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to interpret a certain meaning from something

Ex: Scientists aim to construe the implications of experimental results to advance their understanding .
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to exult
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to rejoice greatly or celebrate very cheerfully

Ex: She could n’t help but exult when she received the good news about her promotion .
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to revile
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to criticize someone or something in a harsh insulting manner

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

Ex: The fundraising gala had a mysterious theme , prompting attendees to masquerade in elegant and enigmatic costumes .
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SAT Word Skills 6
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