glide, succeed, divert, dub, garner: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from SAT Vocabulary Level 1 set 10. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

1. glide · verb/ɡlaɪd/

   to move smoothly and effortlessly in a continuous motion

   The swan seemed to glide effortlessly across the surface of the lake, leaving a gentle ripple in its wake.

   Synonyms: slide, flow, drift

   Origin: Middle English 'gliden', from Old English 'glīdan', of Germanic origin.

2. succeed · verb/səkˈsid/

   to achieve the desired aim or result

   After months of hard work and dedication, she was finally able to succeed in her efforts to launch the new product.

   Synonyms: achieve, accomplish, prosper

   Origin: Originated from the Latin word 'succedere', which means 'to go under, to come after' from 'sub-' (under) and 'cedere' (to go).

3. divert · verb/dɪˈvɜrt/

   to cause something to change direction or to occupy someone's attention away from something

   The construction on the main road will divert traffic away from the area for several weeks.

   Synonyms: redirect, deflect, distract

   Origin: from Latin 'divertere', meaning 'to turn aside' (di- 'apart' + vertere 'to turn')

4. dub · verb/dʌb/

   to give a name or title to someone or something

   The critics decided to dub the film a modern classic for its innovative storytelling.

   Synonyms: name, label, title

   Origin: from Old French 'dober' meaning 'to call' or 'to name', possibly from the Latin 'dubare'.

5. garner · verb/ˈɡɑrnər/

   to gather or collect something, especially information or support

   The research team aims to garner support from local communities to fund their new environmental initiative.

   Synonyms: collect, gather, amass

   Origin: Middle English, from Old French 'gerner', which means 'a granary', derived from Latin 'granarium', meaning 'storehouse for grain'.