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SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 38

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SAT Word Skills 6
to mimic
[Verb]

to copy the style, technique, or subject matter of another artist or artwork

Ex: The fashion designer decided to mimic the trends of the 1960s in her latest collection .
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to apply or utilize a device, tool, or method for a specific purpose

Ex: The researcher plans to implement a new experimental procedure to test the hypothesis .
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to dun
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to preserve fish by salting

Ex: By the time the explorers returned from their expedition , they had dunned all the fish they had caught to keep them edible .
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to interact or establish contacts with others for mutual assistance or support

Ex: By the time they graduated , they had networked with influential alumni in their field .
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to antic
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to behave in a ridiculous or absurd manner, often for entertainment or amusement

Ex: By the time they arrived, the performers had already anticked their way through the skit, leaving the audience in stitches.
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to fidget
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to make small, restless movements or gestures due to nervousness or impatience

Ex: She tried to stay still during the job interview , but her nerves caused her to fidget uncontrollably .
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to consider or regard someone or something in a particular way or context

Ex: Despite his rough exterior, many people conceive of him as a kind-hearted individual who always lends a helping hand.
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to anoint
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to apply oil, ointment, or a similar substance in a religious or ceremonial act

Ex: By the time the ceremony ended , the minister had anointed all the newborns with consecrated oil .
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to furrow
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to make a series of long, narrow grooves or ridges in the ground or on a surface

Ex: By the time the rain came , the gardener had already furrowed the entire field .
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to clear an area of trees, typically by cutting them down extensively

Ex: By the time the environmentalists arrived , the company had already deforested most of the land .
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to cite
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to refer to something as an example or proof

Ex: The manager cited successful business strategies to propose changes in the company .
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to thwart
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to intentionally prevent someone or something from accomplishing a purpose or plan

Ex: Quick thinking and intervention thwarted a potential disaster during the fire last year .
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to rend
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to tear something forcefully

Ex: A sudden burst of strength allowed him to rend the heavy curtain apart .
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to pare
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to peel or strip away the outer layer of a fruit, vegetable, or other foods

Ex: By the time they arrived , she had already pared the oranges for the juice .
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to use up or diminish the quantity or supply of a resource, material, or substance

Ex: The demand for rare minerals in electronic devices may deplete certain mineral deposits .
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to form an idea or opinion about something with limited information or unclear evidence

Ex: As the investigation progressed , detectives had to conjecture about possible motives for the crime based on the available evidence .
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to employ people for a company, etc.

Ex: Companies use various strategies to recruit top talent in competitive industries .
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SAT Word Skills 6
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