SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 35

to cease or come to an end, especially due to the passage of time or neglect

to tighten, squeeze, or narrow down in order to reduce in size

to publicly state that something is the case

to officially ban the existence or practice of something

to suppress a rebellion, protest, or uprising through use of authority or force

to defend or protect something by serving as a strong barrier against potential harm or danger

to illegally obtain or exploit copyrighted or patented material for personal gain

to restrict movement or actions through restraint or confinement

to act against an agreement, promise, etc.

to make something less forceful, potent, or intense by adding additional elements or substances

to come to a conclusion without enough evidence

to help a student come to a conclusion themselves instead of providing them with an answer directly

to express mild disapproval, often in a gentle or corrective manner

to remove or release from a restraint or burden

to adjoin or border upon something, typically in a direct manner

to cause someone to become aware of something, often by providing new information or insights

to upset one by saying disrespectful things to them or constantly making fun of them

to utilize borrowed funds or financial resources to increase one's capacity for investment or acquisition

to reject or let go of a person, idea, or possession that is considered unnecessary

to greatly shock or surprise someone