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SAT Humanities - Manual Action

Here you will learn some English words related to manual actions, such as "etch", "nudge", wring"", etc. that you will need to ace your SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Humanities

to write hastily or carelessly without giving attention to legibility or form

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to add notes that explain or comment on something, such as a text, document, or image

Ex: During the book club discussion , members annotate passages with thoughts and questions .
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to record spoken words, notes, or any information in a written form

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to write a literary piece with a lot of consideration

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to wrest
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to take something out of someone's hand usually by force

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to clutch
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to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

Ex: The detective clutched the flashlight when they heard an unexpected sound .
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to snatch
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to quickly take or grab something, often with a sudden motion

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to caress
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to touch in a gentle and loving way

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to prod
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to jab or poke a person or thing with a finger, stick, or other pointed object to get their attention or make them do something

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to pelt
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to vigorously and continuously throw objects, often with force or intensity

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to wring
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to press and twist something forcibly

Ex: The child 's constant pulling threatened wring the stuffed toy out of shape .
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to sketch
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to produce an elementary and quick drawing of someone or something

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to etch
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to cut or carve designs or writings on a hard surface, often using acid or a laser beam

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to patch
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to repair by applying a piece of material to cover a hole or damage

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to combine different elements together intricately or harmoniously

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to twist or weave together, creating a complex and interconnected structure

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to pluck
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to gently pull with a quick, sharp motion

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to fling
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to throw something forcefully and suddenly, often in a less controlled way

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to thrust
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to push an object or person with considerable strength and speed

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to scrub
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to clean a surface by rubbing it very hard using a brush, etc.

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to stroke
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to rub gently or caress an animal's fur or hair

Ex: To calm the nervous kitten , the veterinarian stroked its back while examining it .
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to yank
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to pull something with a sudden and powerful motion

Ex: Excited by the bite , yanked the fishing rod to hook the fish .
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to flick
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to move or propel something with a light, quick motion

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to nudge
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to gently push or prod someone or something, often to get attention or suggest a course of action

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to tweak
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to give a sharp, quick squeeze or pinch

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to apply pressure with a compressing or constricting motion, typically using the hands

Ex: The chef demonstrated how squeeze the garlic cloves to extract their flavor for the dish .
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