SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 161

Set 161 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: allege, differ, assure, distort, disclose. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. allege · verb/əˈlɛdʒ/

   to assert or claim something as true without proof

   The report alleges that the company engaged in fraudulent activities to inflate its profits.

   Synonyms: claim, suppose, assert

   Origin: from Old French 'alegier', from Latin 'allegare' meaning 'to send forth' or 'to bring to court'.

2. differ · verb/ˈdɪfər/

   to be unlike or distinct in nature, form, or characteristics

   The two species differ significantly in their reproductive habits, with one laying eggs and the other giving birth to live young.

   Synonyms: vary, contrast, diverge

   Origin: Middle English differen, from Latin differre, from dis- 'apart' + ferre 'to carry'.

3. assure · verb/əˈʃʊr/

   to inform positively or confidently to someone about something

   The manager assured the team that the project would be completed on time, despite the challenges they faced.

   Synonyms: ensure, confirm, guarantee

   Origin: derived from Old French 'assurer' which comes from Latin 'assurare', meaning 'to make sure' or 'to make safe'.

4. distort · verb/dɪsˈtɔrt/

   to alter the shape, appearance, or sound of something so that it is no longer accurate or true

   The funhouse mirrors in the amusement park distorted my reflection, making me look much taller and thinner than I actually am.

   Synonyms: twist, warp, bend

   Origin: from Latin 'distortus', the past participle of 'distorquere', meaning 'to twist apart'

5. disclose · verb/dɪsˈkloʊz/

   to make known or reveal information that was previously secret or unseen

   The company decided to disclose its financial results to the public during the annual meeting.

   Synonyms: reveal, unveil, expose

   Origin: Middle English, from Latin 'disclōsus', past participle of 'discōnere', meaning 'to uncover'.