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SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 38

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SAT Word Skills 6
to mimic
to mimic
[Verb]

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

Ex: The new artist tried to mimic the brush strokes and color palette of the famous painter. 
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to implement

to apply or utilize a device, tool, or method for a specific purpose

Ex: The chef implements a new cooking technique to enhance the flavor of the dish. 
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to dun
to dun
[Verb]

to preserve fish by salting

Ex: The fishermen dun the freshly caught herring to preserve them for the long voyage. 
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to network

to interact or establish contacts with others for mutual assistance or support

Ex: She networks with industry professionals to enhance her career prospects. 
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to antic
to antic
[Verb]

to behave in a ridiculous or absurd manner, often for entertainment or amusement

Ex: The clown antics around the circus ring, eliciting laughter from the audience. 
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to fidget
to fidget
[Verb]

to make small, restless movements or gestures due to nervousness or impatience

Ex: The child couldn't sit still and kept fidgeting in his chair during the long car ride. 
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to conceive

to consider or regard someone or something in a particular way or context

Ex: She conceives of her future as an adventure, filled with endless possibilities. 
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to anoint
to anoint
[Verb]

to apply oil, ointment, or a similar substance in a religious or ceremonial act

Ex: The priest anoints the sick with holy oil during the sacrament of anointing. 
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to furrow
to furrow
[Verb]

to make a series of long, narrow grooves or ridges in the ground or on a surface

Ex: The farmer furrows the soil to prepare it for planting. 
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to deforest

to clear an area of trees, typically by cutting them down extensively

Ex: The logging company deforests vast areas each year. 
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to cite
to cite
[Verb]

to refer to something as an example or proof

Ex: The lawyer cited similar court cases to argue for his client's innocence. 
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to thwart
to thwart
[Verb]

to intentionally prevent someone or something from accomplishing a purpose or plan

Ex: The vigilant guards regularly thwart attempts to trespass into the restricted area. 
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to rend
to rend
[Verb]

to tear something forcefully

Ex: In a fit of rage, he tried to rend the fabric but only succeeded in damaging it further. 
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to pare
to pare
[Verb]

to peel or strip away the outer layer of a fruit, vegetable, or other foods

Ex: She pares the apples before adding them to the pie filling. 
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to deplete

to use up or diminish the quantity or supply of a resource, material, or substance

Ex: Continuous deforestation can deplete the natural habitat for many species. 
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to conjecture

to form an idea or opinion about something with limited information or unclear evidence

Ex: When the news spread about the missing person, neighbors started to conjecture about the possible reasons for their disappearance. 
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to recruit

to employ people for a company, etc.

Ex: The company is actively recruiting new graduates for entry-level positions. 
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