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SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 26

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SAT Word Skills 6
to deface
to deface
[Verb]

to ruin or damage something's appearance, particularly by writing or sketching on it

Ex: Graffiti artists often deface public buildings with their artwork. 
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to campaign

to actively support or promote a particular cause, idea, or belief, often through organized efforts, advocacy, or public engagement

Ex: She campaigns tirelessly for environmental conservation initiatives. 
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to scorn
to scorn
[Verb]

to have no respect for someone or something because one thinks they are stupid or undeserving

Ex: She scorns those who prioritize material wealth over kindness and compassion. 
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to bestride

to sit or stand with one leg on either side of

Ex: The cowboy bestrode his horse confidently as they rode across the vast prairie. 
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to affront

to do or say something to purposely hurt or disrespect someone

Ex: Ignoring her at the party was a deliberate attempt to affront her. 
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to cozen
to cozen
[Verb]

to use deceitful means to trick someone

Ex: He cozens unsuspecting customers by selling counterfeit goods. 
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to repute
to repute
[Verb]

to consider or regard someone or something in a particular way

Ex: Many people repute him as a generous philanthropist due to his charitable donations. 
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to waive
to waive
[Verb]

to voluntarily relinquish or give up a right, claim, or privilege

Ex: He decided to waive his right to a trial. 
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to waft
to waft
[Verb]

to blow or carry something gently through the air with a light and airy motion

Ex: The gentle breeze wafts the scent of roses from the garden into the house. 
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to wallow
to wallow
[Verb]

to indulge or revel in a particular feeling or activity, often with a sense of self-pity or excessive enjoyment

Ex: She wallows in despair, unable to shake off the feelings of sadness that engulf her. 
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to swathe
to swathe
[Verb]

to wrap or cover something with a long piece of cloth or material

Ex: The gardener carefully swathed the young tree in burlap to protect it from frost. 
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to shrivel

to shrink in size

Ex: The balloon shrivelled slowly as the air leaked out. 
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to bivouac

to set up a temporary campsite, typically without tents or other shelters

Ex: The soldiers bivouac in the forest, setting up makeshift shelters for the night. 
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to cede
to cede
[Verb]

to transfer the title, rights, or ownership of something to another person or entity

Ex: She ceded ownership of the house to her children, passing it down through generations. 
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to deluge
to deluge
[Verb]

to flood or cover completely with water

Ex: The storm deluged the streets, leaving cars stranded. 
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to facsimile

to transmit a copy of a document or image through a fax machine

Ex: I facsimile the contract to the client for their review. 
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to quail
to quail
[Verb]

to experience or express the feeling of fear

Ex: She began to quail at the thought of speaking in front of a large audience. 
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to rue
to rue
[Verb]

to feel regret or sorrow for something

Ex: He rued the missed opportunity to invest in the stock market before it soared. 
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to reimburse

to repay someone for expenses they have incurred

Ex: The company will reimburse medical bills incurred during the employee's overseas assignment. 
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