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SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 11

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SAT Word Skills 6

to curse or condemn someone with great intensity or severity

Ex: The witch warned that if they trespassed upon her sacred grove , she would accurse them with her powerful magic .
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to resent
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to feel irritated, angry, or displeased about something

Ex: He resented the constant criticism from his parents , feeling unappreciated and misunderstood .
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to pedal
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to propel and operate a bicycle or other pedal-powered vehicle

Ex: In spinning class , participants were instructed to pedal at different intensities to simulate various terrains .
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to write or sign a personalized message or dedication, often signed, inside a book or another item intended as a gift to someone

Ex: She inscribed a heartfelt message in the novel she was presenting as a birthday gift to her best friend .
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to praise someone or something enthusiastically and often publicly

Ex: The scientist was acclaimed for her groundbreaking research .
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to demean
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to behave in a way that lowers the dignity or respect of oneself or others

Ex: His habit of belittling his colleagues during meetings does nothing but demean him in the eyes of the entire team .
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to atone
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to make up for a past offense or mistake by doing something good or beneficial

Ex: Before he passed away , the man had atoned for his sins by seeking forgiveness and actively working to repair the harm he had caused .
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to hew
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to cut something by striking it with an axe or similar tool

Ex: The stone mason skillfully hewed the blocks to fit seamlessly in the construction .
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to whine
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to express one's discontent or dissatisfaction in an annoying manner

Ex: The dog started to whine when it wanted to go outside .
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to whelp
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to give birth to puppies or young dog

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to affix
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to attach or fasten something to another object or surface

Ex: They have affixed labels to the products for identification purposes .
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to rebuke
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to strongly criticize someone for their actions or words

Ex: It is essential that parents not rebuke their children without providing constructive feedback .
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to dither
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to waver or hesitate in making a decision or taking action

Ex: Tomorrow , they will dither over which restaurant to dine at , as they often struggle to make decisions together .
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to prevent or limit an action or process

Ex: A supportive environment can help inhibit stress and promote well-being .
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to blanch
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to turn pale, especially in response to fear, shock, or surprise

Ex: He tends to blanch whenever he hears bad news .
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to regard someone or something in a particular way

Ex: He accounts the discovery of the lost treasure as a turning point in his life .
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to ravage
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to pillage, plunder, or devastate a place or area through a sudden and violent attack

Ex: Tomorrow , the marauders will ravage the unsuspecting village , pillaging its treasures and terrorizing its inhabitants .
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to claim or suggest something, often falsely or without proof

Ex: Some politicians purport to support certain policies , but their actions contradict their words .
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SAT Word Skills 6
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