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SAT Verbs. Vocabulary. Vitalize . Definition: to endow with life or energy Part of Speech: verb Sentence: After a long day, a hearty meal and a long nap vitalized the farmer. . Lave. Definition: to wash or bathe Part of Speech: verb
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SAT Verbs Vocabulary
Vitalize • Definition: to endow with life or energy • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: After a long day, a hearty meal and a long nap vitalized the farmer.
Lave • Definition: to wash or bathe • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: The cold water from the stream gently laved her burned fingers.
Bedeck • Definition: to cover with an ornament • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: The young couple bedecked their house with hundreds of miniature lights for the party.
Circumvent • Definition: to surround; enclose; bypass • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: We were able to circumvent the heavy traffic by taking a short-cut.
Appease • Definition: to soothe, to pacify or relieve by giving into • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: The tired mother tried to appease her children by letting them do want they wanted.
Eschew • Definition: to avoid or shun • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: Sally eschews anyone who uses bad language. Mark ducked to eschew the flying airplane.
Ransack • Definition: to search thoroughly; pillage • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: The thieves not only broke in, but they also ransacked the office looking for valuables.
Winnow • Definition: to rid of undesirable parts • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: The military attempts to winnow out those who are not officer material.
Nettle • Definition: to irritate; vex • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: Mosquitoes nettle when they settle.