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SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 17

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SAT Word Skills 6
to convalesce

to gradually recover health and strength after being ill or undergoing treatment

Ex: After her surgery, she went to her parents' home to convalesce in a peaceful and supportive environment. 
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to browbeat

to force a person into doing something by threatening or frightening them

Ex: He tried to browbeat his coworkers into accepting the new policy. 
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to reproach

to blame someone for a mistake they made

Ex: Disappointed by his actions, she couldn't help but reproach her brother for neglecting his responsibilities. 
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to beset
to beset
[Verb]

to threaten or attack on all sides

Ex: The hikers were beset by blizzards as they crossed the peak. 
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to relent
to relent
[Verb]

to accept something, usually after some resistance

Ex: After much persuasion, the manager relented and granted the team an extra day off. 
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to detest
to detest
[Verb]

to absolutely hate someone or something

Ex: She detests spiders and is terrified of them. 
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to guffaw
to guffaw
[Verb]

to laugh loudly and heartily, especially when something is very funny

Ex: Despite their attempts to remain composed, they couldn't help but guffaw at the absurdity of the situation. 
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to flux
to flux
[Verb]

to mix or blend various elements together, typically to create a uniform composition or alloy

Ex: The metallurgist fluxes the metals together to achieve the desired alloy composition. 
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to begrudge

to give or allow reluctantly or with displeasure

Ex: She begrudged lending her favorite book to her sister, fearing it might get damaged. 
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to quaff
to quaff
[Verb]

to drink a large quantity of a liquid in a hearty, enthusiastic manner

Ex: After winning the championship, the athletes gathered to quaff celebratory drinks from the trophy. 
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to purl
to purl
[Verb]

to make a murmuring or bubbling sound, often associated with the movement of water

Ex: The stream purls gently as it flows over the smooth rocks. 
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to ravel
to ravel
[Verb]

to complicate or tangle, often used metaphorically to describe situations or problems becoming more intricate or convoluted

Ex: Last week, the negotiations raveled into a complex web of conflicting interests. 
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to rankle
to rankle
[Verb]

to cause persistent irritation or resentment, typically due to a past grievance or injustice

Ex: The unfair treatment continues to rankle him, affecting his attitude towards the company. 
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to prolong

to make something last longer in time than it would naturally

Ex: She prolonged her vacation by an extra week. 
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to unfrock

to remove someone from the priesthood or clergy, typically as a result of misconduct or violation of religious principles

Ex: The bishop unfrocks the priest for his involvement in the scandal. 
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to jade
to jade
[Verb]

to become worn out, exhausted, or dull, losing freshness or vitality over time

Ex: The constant demands of the job jade him, leaving him feeling drained and uninspired. 
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to perplex

to cause someone to feel puzzled, confused, or bewildered by something complex or difficult to understand

Ex: The intricate puzzle often perplexes even the most experienced solvers. 
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to abide
to abide
[Verb]

to live or stay in a particular place

Ex: After retirement, they decided to abide in a quaint cottage by the lake. 
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to grovel
to grovel
[Verb]

to behave in a submissive or abject manner

Ex: The employee grovels before his boss, begging for a second chance. 
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