SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 14

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SAT Word Skills 6
to teem [verb]

to move in large numbers, often denoting a rapid and abundant movement of people, animals, or objects

Ex: People are teeming into the auditorium , excited to attend the concert .

to be plentiful or to exist in large quantities

Ex: The marketplace is abounding with fresh fruits and vegetables , showcasing the bountiful offerings of the season .

to meet privately as a group to discuss strategy, make decisions, or select candidates

Ex: Senators caucused to decide their position on the bill .

to start or initiate something, such as a new project or venture

Ex:

to give someone courage or confidence, inspiring them to take bold actions or face challenges with determination

Ex: Encouraging feedback can embolden students to participate more actively in class .
to tinge [verb]

to add a light or subtle color to something, giving it a hint of a particular shade

Ex: Over time , the fading photograph has been tinged with a nostalgic sepia tone .
to doff [verb]

to take off clothing or a covering

Ex: She doffed her winter coat upon entering the warm and cozy cabin .

to gradually moving forward or extending beyond established boundaries or limits

Ex: The forest slowly encroached onto the abandoned farmland , reclaiming the territory left untended for decades .
to flout [verb]

to openly ignore or disobey something, showing disrespect by not following rules or standards

Ex: The company 's decision to flout ethical standards led to public criticism .

to be about to happen or to threaten to occur, typically used to describe a looming event or situation

Ex: Economic uncertainty is impending , causing anxiety among investors .
to bilk [verb]

to unfairly take money or what someone deserves from them through dishonest methods

Ex: The online scammer bilked unsuspecting victims by tricking them into revealing their bank account information .

to stop or halt something, especially bleeding or the spread of something undesirable

Ex: During the flood , volunteers were staunching the flow of water by reinforcing the levees .

to block a passage or space, typically causing a hindrance or obstruction to the normal flow of something

to cull [verb]

to remove or eliminate something that has been deemed unwanted or rejected

Ex: The chef is currently culling the bruised fruits from the basket before preparing the dessert .

to plan or scheme in order to achieve a specific goal or outcome

Ex: He had long since devised his escape , waiting for the perfect moment .
to merge [verb]

to combine different elements or components

Ex: The software engineer merged code from multiple branches to release the latest version of the application .

to confuse someone, making it difficult for them to understand or think clearly

Ex: The complex language used in the legal document confounded the average reader .

to share personal thoughts, feelings, or information with someone in private

Ex:
to sear [verb]

to develop a superficial burn on the surface, usually due to exposure to intense heat or flame

Ex: The hot cup of coffee seared his tongue when he took a sip too quickly .

to fill someone with intense delight or joy

Ex: The scent of the blooming flowers enraptured passersby , filling them with happiness .