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SAT Natural Sciences - Restriction

Here you will learn some English words related to restriction, such as "incarceration", "pinion", "immure", etc. that you will need to ace your SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
captivity
captivity
[noun]

the state of being confined, imprisoned, or held against one's will

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imprisonment

the act of confining someone in a restricted space

Ex: The villain's imprisonment in the tower lasted a month. 
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incarceration

the act of putting or keeping someone in captivity

Ex: Many activists are pushing for alternatives to incarceration for non-violent offenders. 
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detention
detention
[noun]

the condition of being held in a confined space or location, often for a temporary period

Ex: After the protest turned violent, the police placed several demonstrators in detention to prevent further disturbances. 
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bondage
bondage
[noun]

the condition of being under the control or dominance of another person, often involving restriction of freedom

Ex: In the historical context of slavery, individuals were often kept in bondage as forced laborers. 
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curfew
curfew
[noun]

an order or law that prohibits people from going outside after a specific time, particularly at night

Ex: The government imposed a strict curfew, requiring everyone to be indoors by 9 PM to maintain public safety. 
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boundary
boundary
[noun]

a dividing line, marker, or limit that separates one geographic area, property, or physical space from another

Ex: The ball bounced just inside the boundary for a match‑saving four. 
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territory
territory
[noun]

a geographic area belonging to or ruled by a government or authority

Ex: The disputed territory has been a source of conflict between the two neighboring countries for decades. 
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to confine

to prevent someone or something from leaving or being taken away from a place

Ex: The zookeepers must confine the lions in secure enclosures for safety. 
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to intern
to intern
[Verb]

to restrict someone's freedom by confining them, often done for security, control, or public safety reasons

Ex: During wartime, certain individuals were interned in camps for security reasons. 
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to restrain

to limit or restrict someone or something's movement, actions, or freedom

Ex: The police used handcuffs to restrain the suspect during the arrest. 
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to immure
to immure
[Verb]

to take a person or thing to a confined space and trap them there

Ex: The kidnappers decided to immure the hostages in an abandoned warehouse. 
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to restrict

to impose limits or regulations on someone or something, typically to control or reduce its scope or extent

Ex: The dietitian recommended restricting sugar intake to improve overall health. 
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to prohibit

to formally forbid something from being done, particularly by law

Ex: The city council passed a law to prohibit the use of fireworks within city limits. 
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to demarcate

to mark or establish the boundaries or limits of something clearly

Ex: The architect demarcated the different functional zones within the building plans. 
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to shackle

to tie up or restrain with strong metal bands or chains

Ex: The prisoners were shackled and taken to their cells. 
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to manacle

to restrain someone by locking metal cuffs around their wrists or ankles

Ex: The police manacled the suspect and put him in the car. 
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to fetter
to fetter
[Verb]

to bind someone's ankles or feet with chains, shackles, or similar devices to restrict movement

Ex: The guards fettered the prisoner before leading him to the transport van. 
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to capture

to catch an animal or a person and keep them as a prisoner

Ex: The zookeepers capture wild animals for conservation purposes. 
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to apprehend

to arrest someone

Ex: The security guards were quick to apprehend the trespasser before he could escape. 
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to truss
to truss
[Verb]

to tie up or secure something firmly using ropes or straps

Ex: The sailors trussed down the cargo to prevent it from shifting during the storm. 
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to surround

to circle around someone or something, putting pressure on them to give up

Ex: The police surrounded the building to capture the suspect inside. 
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to pinion
to pinion
[Verb]

to tie someone's arms, typically to restrain movement

Ex: The police officer pinioned the suspect's arms behind their back. 
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to tether
to tether
[Verb]

to tie or fasten with a rope or chain

Ex: The dog was tethered to a post while its owner went inside the store. 
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to anchor
to anchor
[Verb]

to secure or fasten something firmly in place, often to prevent movement or ensure stability

Ex: She anchored the tent stakes into the ground to prevent the tent from being blown away by the strong winds. 
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bound
bound
[Adjective]

restricted or confined by physical restraints or bonds

Ex: The prisoner was bound in chains and shackles. 
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