SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 157

Set 157 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: attest, manifest, animate, inhibit, descend. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. attest · verb/əˈtɛst/

   to provide evidence or proof of something

   The witness was able to attest to the events that occurred on the night of the incident.

   Synonyms: certify, confirm, validate

   Origin: Late Middle English, from Latin 'attestari', meaning 'to bear witness to'.

2. manifest · verb/ˈmænɪˌfɛst/

   to display or show clearly

   Her enthusiasm for the project began to manifest itself during the meeting, as she shared her innovative ideas.

   Synonyms: exhibit, demonstrate, reveal

   Origin: from Latin 'manifestus', meaning 'obvious, evident', and composed of 'manus' (hand) + 'festus' (struck).

3. animate · verb/ˈænɪmeɪt/

   to bring to life or give motion to

   The artist used vibrant colors to animate the characters in her story, making them feel alive on the page.

   Synonyms: enliven, invigorate, energize

   Origin: from Latin 'animatus', meaning 'to give life or soul to'

4. inhibit · verb/ɪnˈhɪbɪt/

   to prevent or slow down an action or process

   High levels of stress can inhibit the immune system's ability to function properly.

   Synonyms: restrain, hinder, obstruct

   Origin: from Latin 'inhibēre', meaning 'hold in, restrain'

5. descend · verb/dɪˈsɛnd/

   to move downward from a higher position

   As the sun began to set, the temperature started to descend, signaling the arrival of evening.

   Synonyms: drop, fall, lower

   Origin: Middle English, from Latin 'descendere', from 'de-' meaning 'down' and 'scandere' meaning 'to climb'