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SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 32

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SAT Word Skills 6
to lampoon

to criticize or joke about someone or something in public

Ex: The cartoonist lampooned the mayor's policies in the newspaper. 
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to evict
to evict
[Verb]

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

Ex: The landlord had to evict the tenant for consistently failing to pay rent. 
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to jaunt
to jaunt
[Verb]

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

Ex: Eager to enjoy the sunny weather, they decided to jaunt to the nearby beach for a relaxing afternoon. 
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to flaunt
to flaunt
[Verb]

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

Ex: She flaunted her new designer handbag at the party, drawing attention from everyone. 
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to marvel
to marvel
[Verb]

to feel amazed or puzzled by something extraordinary or remarkable

Ex: She marvels at the beauty of the sunset, its vibrant colors painting the sky. 
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to bustle
to bustle
[Verb]

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

Ex: The city streets bustle with pedestrians hurrying to their destinations during the morning rush hour. 
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to foist
to foist
[Verb]

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

Ex: The shady salesman tries to foist counterfeit watches onto unsuspecting customers. 
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to ladle
to ladle
[Verb]

to serve or transfer a liquid or food using a ladle

Ex: She ladles the sauce onto the pasta, ensuring each strand is coated evenly. 
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to chagrin

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

Ex: She chagrins her parents by failing her exams. 
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to batten
to batten
[Verb]

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

Ex: The carpenters batten the windows before the storm hits to prevent them from shattering. 
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to reseat
to reseat
[Verb]

to equip with new seating accommodations

Ex: The theater company reseats the auditorium with more comfortable chairs for the upcoming season. 
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to connive

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

Ex: The corrupt officials connive with businessmen to embezzle public funds. 
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to emote
to emote
[Verb]

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

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to reign
to reign
[Verb]

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

Ex: The king reigned over the kingdom for decades, establishing a prosperous era. 
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to plod
to plod
[Verb]

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

Ex: The tired hiker had to plod through the thick mud on the trail. 
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to recount

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

Ex: The historian chose to recount the tale of the ancient civilization's rise and fall. 
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to raze
to raze
[Verb]

to completely destroy a building, city, etc.

Ex: The old factory was deemed unsafe, so they decided to raze it and build a new facility. 
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to debauch

to corrupt or indulge excessively in immoral or decadent behavior

Ex: He debauches his friends with nightly drinking and partying, leading them astray from their responsibilities. 
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to bluff
to bluff
[Verb]

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

Ex: During the negotiation, she was bluffing about the company's financial stability, concealing its dire situation to secure a better deal. 
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to educe
to educe
[Verb]

uncover or extract implicit information or qualities inherent in something

Ex: The detective educes vital clues from the crime scene, piecing together the sequence of events. 
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