SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 32

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SAT Word Skills 6

to criticize or joke about someone or something in public

Ex: The comedian lampooned celebrity culture during the show .
to evict [verb]

to legally force someone to leave a property, often because they broke the rules of the rental agreement

Ex: The housing authority had to evict residents who were engaging in illegal activities within the complex .
to jaunt [verb]

to take a short and leisurely journey or excursion, often for pleasure or recreation

Ex: After a week of intense work , the friends decided to jaunt to the spa for a day of relaxation .

to display or show off something in a conspicuous or boastful manner

Ex: The wealthy businessman often flaunted his collection of luxury cars .

to feel amazed or puzzled by something extraordinary or remarkable

Ex: They are currently marveling at the intricate details of the artwork , amazed by its depth and complexity .

to move energetically and with purpose, often in a hurried or bustling manner

Ex: She 's bustling around the office , organizing files and preparing for the meeting .
to foist [verb]

to pass off something false or inferior as genuine or valuable, typically with the intent to deceive

Ex: She 's currently foisting her subpar products onto the market , hoping to make a quick profit before anyone notices .
to ladle [verb]

to serve or transfer a liquid or food using a ladle

Ex: He ladled the hot chocolate into mugs , garnishing each with a dollop of whipped cream .

to cause someone to feel annoyed, frustrated, or embarrassed, especially due to disappointment or failure

Ex: They are chagrining themselves over the missed opportunity .

to secure or fasten something firmly in place with strips of wood, metal, or other material

Ex: They are battening the doors to secure the building .

to equip with new seating accommodations

Ex: The airline is reseating its fleet of airplanes with premium seats to enhance passenger experience .

to secretly cooperate or conspire with others, typically to commit wrongdoing or deceit

Ex: Some members of the organization are currently conniving to undermine the authority of the leader .
to emote [verb]

to express one's emotions through facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice

to reign [verb]

to have control and authority over a place, like a country

Ex: Queen Victoria reigned from 1837 to 1901 , marking the Victorian era .
to plod [verb]

to walk heavily and laboriously, typically with a slow and monotonous pace

Ex: After a long day of work , he had to plod up the staircase to his apartment .

to describe an event, experience, etc to someone in a detailed manner

Ex: The traveler eagerly started to recount the experiences and cultural insights gained during the journey .
to raze [verb]

to completely destroy a building, city, etc.

Ex: The military decided to raze the abandoned structures to avoid them being used by insurgents .

to corrupt or indulge excessively in immoral or decadent behavior

Ex: She is debauching her companions with lavish spending , leading them into financial trouble .
to bluff [verb]

to deceive or mislead someone by pretending to have more strength, confidence, or knowledge than one actually possesses

Ex: When asked about his skills , he simply bluffed , giving vague answers .
to educe [verb]

uncover or extract implicit information or qualities inherent in something

Ex: She is currently educing the main themes from the complex text , highlighting key points for discussion .