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SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 8

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to talk a lot about unimportant things and in a way that may seem foolish

Ex: She prattled about the latest celebrity gossip without noticing the disinterest of her friends .
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to egress
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to come out of or leave a place

Ex: The hikers waited until dawn to egress the forest .
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to maroon
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to abandon or leave someone stranded, typically on a deserted island or remote location

Ex: If you disobey the rules , they will maroon you without hesitation .
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to chaff
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to tease or mock someone in a playful or good-natured manner

Ex: If you chaff your friends too much , they might start to feel hurt instead of amused .
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to bray
[Verb]

to emit a loud, harsh, and often discordant sound, resembling the cry of a donkey

Ex: As soon as the clown entered the room , the children began to bray with laughter at his comical antics .
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to harass
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to persistently disrupt someone or something, causing disturbance or interference with their peace or normal functioning

Ex: The paparazzi 's constant presence outside the celebrity 's home served to harass and invade their privacy , making it difficult for them to lead a normal life .
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to blight
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to spoil, harm, or destroy something, such as a plant, crop, or place, typically due to disease, pests, or unfavorable conditions

Ex: If left untreated , the infestation will blight the entire garden by next spring .
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to treat someone or something with cruelty or violence, often causing harm or suffering

Ex: It is unacceptable to maltreat vulnerable individuals , such as refugees or asylum seekers , who are seeking safety and protection .
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to slake
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to alleviate or reduce the intensity of something, such as thirst, desire, or a need

Ex: Tomorrow 's feast will slake our hunger with an abundance of delicious dishes and desserts .
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to leaven
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to add a substance, such as yeast, to dough or batter, causing it to rise and become lighter during the baking process

Ex: The dough needs to be left to rest for several hours to allow the yeast to leaven it and create a light, airy loaf.
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to compel
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to make someone do something

Ex: The continuous pressure was compelling him to reevaluate his career choices .
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to twist our face in an ugly way because of pain, strong dislike, etc., or when trying to be funny

Ex: The student could n't hide his disgust and grimaced when he saw the grade on his test .
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to sic
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to incite or set (a dog or other animal) onto someone or something, typically as an attack or to pursue aggressively

Ex: If the thief attempts to break in again , the homeowner will sic their trained guard dog on them .
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to ordain
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to officially confer or appoint someone to a position, typically within a religious context such as the priesthood

Ex: Next month , the church will ordain a new batch of ministers to meet the growing needs of the congregation .
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to make a loud, shrill, and often unpleasant noise, akin to howling or screeching, like that of cats

Ex: If the music festival continues into the night , the revelers will likely caterwaul until dawn .
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to forage
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to search for and collect food, typically in natural surroundings such as forests or fields

Ex: The birds recently foraged for insects in the garden .
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to accost
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to approach or address someone aggressively or boldly, often with an intent to engage in conversation

Ex: If we walk through that neighborhood , I 'm sure someone will accost us for money .
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to sincerely and desperately ask for something

Ex: I beseech you , lend me your ears and listen to my heartfelt plea for assistance .
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to establish or introduce something, such as a policy or program

Ex: The company institutes training programs for its employees .
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SAT Word Skills 6
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