SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 11

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SAT Word Skills 6

to curse or condemn someone with great intensity or severity

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to feel irritated, angry, or displeased about something

Ex: They resent the new rules imposed by management without considering their input .
to pedal [verb]

to propel and operate a bicycle or other pedal-powered vehicle

Ex: In the park , families can be seen pedaling tandem bicycles .

to write or sign a personalized message or dedication, often signed, inside a book or another item intended as a gift to someone

Ex: The artist inscribed a special message on the back of the painting she was presenting to her mentor .

to praise someone or something enthusiastically and often publicly

Ex: Fans acclaimed the actor 's performance in the film , recognizing their talent and skill .

to behave in a way that lowers the dignity or respect of oneself or others

Ex: Stop demeaning yourself ; you deserve more credit for your hard work .
to atone [verb]

to make up for a past offense or mistake by doing something good or beneficial

Ex: Tomorrow , the company will atone for its environmental damage by launching a new sustainability initiative .
to hew [verb]

to cut something by striking it with an axe or similar tool

Ex: In traditional carpentry , craftsmen would hew timber to construct durable structures .
to whine [verb]

to express one's discontent or dissatisfaction in an annoying manner

Ex: He whined for more ice cream , even after having two scoops .
to whelp [verb]

to give birth to puppies or young dog

to affix [verb]

to attach or fasten something to another object or surface

Ex: By the time they arrived , someone had already affixed a " sold " sticker to the car 's windshield .

to strongly criticize someone for their actions or words

Ex: The supervisor will likely rebuke anyone found violating the confidentiality agreement .

to waver or hesitate in making a decision or taking action

Ex: They have dithered about accepting the job offer , weighing the pros and cons carefully .

to prevent or limit an action or process

Ex: Lack of funding may inhibit progress on the construction project .

to turn pale, especially in response to fear, shock, or surprise

Ex: Last night , she blanched when she saw a spider in her room .

to regard someone or something in a particular way

Ex: Ignoring customer feedback could not be accounted as good business practice .

to pillage, plunder, or devastate a place or area through a sudden and violent attack

Ex: They have ravaged the neighboring territories , leaving nothing but ruin in their path .

to claim or suggest something, often falsely or without proof

Ex: The email purports to be from the bank , asking for personal information , but it 's likely a scam .