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SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 35

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SAT Word Skills 6
to lapse
[Verb]

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

Ex: If the company does n't take action , the license lapse at the end of the year .
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to tighten, squeeze, or narrow down in order to reduce in size

Ex: To reduce swelling , the doctor recommended using a compression bandage constrict the injured ankle .
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to avow
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to publicly state that something is the case

Ex: The avowed the groundbreaking nature of their research findings during the conference .
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to officially ban the existence or practice of something

Ex: The new regulations proscribe the operation of outdated machinery in factories .
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to suppress a rebellion, protest, or uprising through use of authority or force

Ex: If the protests continue to escalate , it 's likely that the regime repress them with even greater force .
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to defend or protect something by serving as a strong barrier against potential harm or danger

Ex: If we reinforce the levees now , we bulwark the town against future flooding events .
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to loot
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to illegally obtain or exploit copyrighted or patented material for personal gain

Ex: The artist 's designs looted by counterfeiters who mass-produced knockoff products and sold them at a fraction of the price .
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to restrict movement or actions through restraint or confinement

Ex: If he continues to misbehave , we will constrain him in a timeout chair .
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to renege
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to act against an agreement, promise, etc.

Ex: She was wary of making new deals after her previous partner reneged on their contract.
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to dilute
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to make something less forceful, potent, or intense by adding additional elements or substances

Ex: Aware of the public 's concerns , the government promised not dilute the environmental regulations despite pressure from certain industries .
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to come to a conclusion without enough evidence

Ex: After receiving vague responses , surmised that there might be issues with the communication channels .
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to elicit
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to help a student come to a conclusion themselves instead of providing them with an answer directly

Ex: In the science experiment , the instructor asked guiding questions elicit the expected outcomes from the students .
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to chide
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to express mild disapproval, often in a gentle or corrective manner

Ex: The chided the team for their lack of teamwork during the crucial match .
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to unyoke
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to remove or release from a restraint or burden

Ex: If the workload becomes too heavy , we will need unyoke some of our responsibilities .
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to abut
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to adjoin or border upon something, typically in a direct manner

Ex: If the new development proceeds as planned , the park will abut the residential area .
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to awaken
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to cause someone to become aware of something, often by providing new information or insights

Ex: The awakened readers to the urgency of protecting endangered species .
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to taunt
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to upset one by saying disrespectful things to them or constantly making fun of them

Ex: She felt humiliated as her taunted her for her poor performance .
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to utilize borrowed funds or financial resources to increase one's capacity for investment or acquisition

Ex: In a competitive business environment , companies leverage debt financing to undertake strategic acquisitions .
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to discard or throw away, especially something considered unnecessary or burdensome

Ex: If the storm worsens, the fishermen will jettison non-essential equipment to ensure the safety of their vessel.
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to greatly shock or surprise someone

Ex: The intricate details of the astounded visitors to the museum , who marveled at the artist 's skill .
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