The strong winds were able to dislodge the branches from the trees, scattering them across the yard.
synonyms
removeejectdisplace
word origin — The word 'dislodge' comes from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away' and 'lodge', which originates from Old French 'loger' meaning 'to place' or 'to stay'.
GRE Vocabulary — Set 162
Set 162 of GRE Vocabulary covers 5 words: dislodge, dispel, disrobe, divest, divulge. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
dislodge · verb/dɪsˈlɑdʒ/
to remove from a position of attachment or rest
The strong winds were able to dislodge the branches from the trees, scattering them across the yard.
Synonyms: remove, eject, displace
Origin: The word 'dislodge' comes from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away' and 'lodge', which originates from Old French 'loger' meaning 'to place' or 'to stay'.
dispel · verb/dɪˈspɛl/
to drive away or eliminate something, such as doubts or fears
The teacher held a meeting to dispel any doubts the parents had about the new curriculum.
Synonyms: disperse, banish, eliminate
Origin: The word 'dispel' comes from the Latin 'dispellere', which means to drive away, originating from 'dis-' (apart) + 'pellere' (to drive).
disrobe · verb/dɪsˈroʊb/
to remove one's clothing
After a long day at work, she decided to disrobe and relax in a warm bath.
Synonyms: undress, take off, strip
Origin: The word 'disrobe' is derived from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'opposite of' or 'remove' and the root 'robe' from Middle English 'roben' meaning 'to clothe or put on a robe'.
divest · verb/dɪˈvɛst/
to rid oneself of property or investment
The company decided to divest its non-core assets in order to focus on its main business operations.
Synonyms: dispose, relinquish, sell off
Origin: from Middle French 'divester', from Latin 'divestire' (to strip off, undress), from 'di-' (apart) + 'vestire' (to dress)
divulge · verb/dɪˈvəlj/
to make known something secret or private
The journalist refused to divulge her sources, prioritizing confidentiality over transparency.
Synonyms: reveal, disclose, unveil
Origin: from Latin 'divulgare', meaning to make known to the public, from 'di-' (meaning apart) and 'vulgare' (meaning to make common or public)