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SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 17

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

Ex: Patients often convalesce in a rehabilitation center where they can receive specialized care and physical therapy .
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to force a person into doing something by threatening or frightening them

Ex: The politician browbeat his supporters into agreeing with his controversial proposal .
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to blame someone for a mistake they made

Ex: The mother reproached her child for the rude behavior towards a classmate .
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to beset
[Verb]

to assail or attack relentlessly from all directions, subjecting someone or something to continuous pressure or adversity

Ex: If we do n't address the underlying issues , our company will be beset by financial challenges in the coming months .
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to relent
[Verb]

to accept something, usually after some resistance

Ex: The teacher relented and extended the deadline for the assignment after considering the students ' requests .
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to detest
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to absolutely hate someone or something

Ex: We detest dishonesty and value truthfulness and integrity.
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to guffaw
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to laugh loudly and heartily, especially when something is very funny

Ex: The hilarious blooper reel had everyone in the room guffawing with delight .
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to flux
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to mix or blend various elements together, typically to create a uniform composition or alloy

Ex: Tomorrow , the artisans will flux the pigments together to create vibrant colors for their artwork .
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to give or allow reluctantly or with displeasure

Ex: Although he begrudges giving up his seat , he offers it to the elderly passenger on the crowded bus .
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to quaff
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to drink a large quantity of a liquid in a hearty, enthusiastic manner

Ex: The tradition continued as the community quaffed traditional beverages during the annual harvest celebration .
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to purl
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to make a murmuring or bubbling sound, often associated with the movement of water

Ex: By next week , the newly installed pond will purl softly , attracting birds and wildlife to its tranquil waters .
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to ravel
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to complicate or tangle, often used metaphorically to describe situations or problems becoming more intricate or convoluted

Ex: If we do n't address the root cause , the problem will inevitably ravel into a more intricate and challenging dilemma .
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to rankle
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to cause persistent irritation or resentment, typically due to a past grievance or injustice

Ex: If left unaddressed , the betrayal will surely rankle him for years to come .
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to make something last longer in time than it would naturally

Ex: We prolonged the event to accommodate all attendees .
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to remove someone from the priesthood or clergy, typically as a result of misconduct or violation of religious principles

Ex: If the allegations are proven true , the church will undoubtedly unfrock the offending cleric .
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to jade
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to become worn out, exhausted, or dull, losing freshness or vitality over time

Ex: If she continues to work at this pace , she will inevitably jade and lose her passion for the job .
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to cause someone to feel puzzled, confused, or bewildered by something complex or difficult to understand

Ex: If the instructions remain unclear , they will surely perplex future users of the software .
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to abide
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to live or stay in a particular place

Ex: During the summer months , numerous vacationers choose to abide in beachfront cottages , enjoying the sun and sea .
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to grovel
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to behave in a submissive or abject manner

Ex: If he continues to grovel, he will lose the respect of his colleagues .
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SAT Word Skills 6
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