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SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 23

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SAT Word Skills 6
to contort

to twist or bend something out of its normal or natural shape

Ex: The gymnast was able to contort her body into unbelievable positions. 
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to fleet
to fleet
[Verb]

to fade away gradually

Ex: The memories fleet from my mind like morning mist dissipating in the sunlight. 
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to purloin

to steal something, especially in a sneaky or deceitful manner

Ex: The thief purloins valuable items from unsuspecting pedestrians in the bustling city streets. 
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to conduce

to contribute to a particular result or outcome

Ex: Regular exercise conduce to better physical health and overall well-being. 
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to burlesque

to imitate something in a humorous or exaggerated manner

Ex: The comedian burlesqued the president's speech, eliciting laughter from the audience. 
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to insult
to insult
[Verb]

to intentionally say or do something that disrespects or humiliates someone

Ex: He didn't appreciate the sarcastic tone and felt she was trying to insult his intelligence. 
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to surmount

to be positioned above or on top of something

Ex: The statue surmounts the pedestal, towering over the courtyard below. 
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to endorse

to publicly state that one supports or approves someone or something

Ex: The celebrity endorsed the new skincare product, praising its effectiveness. 
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to contrive

to cleverly come up with an idea, theory, or plan using creative thinking

Ex: The detective contrived a clever plan to solve the mysterious case. 
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to wean
to wean
[Verb]

to detach or separate someone's affections or dependence from a particular person, thing, or habit

Ex: The counselor helps individuals wean themselves from toxic relationships by fostering self-confidence and independence. 
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to grate
to grate
[Verb]

to scratch or rub repeatedly against a surface, often causing irritation or annoyance

Ex: The rough fabric is grating against his skin, causing irritation. 
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to shunt
to shunt
[Verb]

to move or transfer something, often with a sudden or forceful motion

Ex: The workers shunt the crates onto the conveyor belt for loading onto the truck. 
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to sojourn

to stay or reside temporarily in a place

Ex: As part of their academic exchange program, students will sojourn in Japan for a semester. 
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to intrigue

to capture someone's interest or curiosity

Ex: The mystery novel intrigued her with its twists and turns. 
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to oust
to oust
[Verb]

to remove someone from a position or place, often forcefully

Ex: The shareholders voted to oust the CEO due to financial mismanagement. 
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to lambaste

to criticize or reprimand severely and publicly

Ex: The journalist lambastes the government for its lack of transparency in the recent scandal. 
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to predispose

to make someone more susceptible or inclined to a particular condition or behavior

Ex: Genetic factors predispose some individuals to develop certain medical conditions. 
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to connote

to implicitly convey something such as an idea, feeling, etc. in addition to something's basic meaning

Ex: The use of warm colors like red and orange in the painting connotes a sense of passion and intensity. 
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to surpass

to exceed one's previous achievements or standards and reach a higher level of performance

Ex: The athlete trained hard to surpass their personal best in the upcoming competition. 
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to madden
to madden
[Verb]

to make someone angry

Ex: The constant noise from the construction site maddened the residents. 
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