standardize, convey, cherish, displace, conceal: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from SAT Vocabulary Level 1 set 138. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

1. standardize · verb/ˈstændərdaɪz/

   to make something conform to a standard or set of criteria

   To ensure quality across all products, the company decided to standardize its manufacturing processes.

   Synonyms: normalize, regulate, harmonize

   Origin: The word 'standardize' is derived from the noun 'standard,' which comes from the Old French 'estandart' (a flag or banner) and the suffix '-ize,' used to form verbs indicating action or processes.

2. convey · verb/kənˈveɪ/

   to communicate or make known

   The teacher tried to convey her enthusiasm for the subject to her students.

   Synonyms: communicate, express, transmit

   Origin: from Old French 'conveier', meaning 'to carry together', from Latin 'conviare', from 'com-' (together) + 'via' (way)

3. cherish · verb/ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

   to hold dear and treat with love and care

   She will always cherish the memories of their time together during the summer vacations.

   Synonyms: treasure, value, hold dear

   Origin: Middle English 'cherish', from Old French 'cherir', from Latin 'carere' meaning 'to hold dear'.

4. displace · verb/dɪsˈpleɪs/

   to move or shift from its usual or proper location

   The construction work will displace many residents from their homes.

   Synonyms: remove, shift, relocate

   Origin: Middle English 'displaien', from Old French 'desplaer', from Latin 'displacere', meaning to unplace or remove.

5. conceal · verb/kənˈsil/

   to hide or keep something secret

   The spy was trained to conceal his true identity from everyone he met.

   Synonyms: hide, obscure, bury

   Origin: from Latin 'concelare', meaning 'to hide', from 'com-' (together) and 'celare' (to hide)