SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 177

Set 177 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: censor, disseminate, facilitate, originate, dismantle. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. censor · verb/ˈsɛn.sɚ/

   to suppress or remove content deemed inappropriate or undesirable

   The government decided to censor the film, removing several scenes that contained political content.

   Synonyms: suppress, restrict, edit

   Origin: From Latin 'censere', meaning 'to assess, rate, or evaluate'.

2. disseminate · verb/dɪˈsɛmɪneɪt/

   to spread or disperse information or knowledge widely

   The organization aimed to disseminate critical health information to underserved communities.

   Synonyms: distribute, circulate, spread

   Origin: from Latin 'disseminare', meaning 'to sow widely'

3. facilitate · verb/fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt/

   to make an action or process easier

   The new software will facilitate communication between team members, allowing for more efficient collaboration on projects.

   Synonyms: assist, aid, ease

   Origin: from Latin 'facilitare', which means 'to make easy'

4. originate · verb/əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.neɪt/

   to bring into existence or to have a particular source or beginning

   Many of the ingredients used in this dish originate from local farms.

   Synonyms: arise, commence, begin

   Origin: From Latin 'originare', from 'origo' meaning 'beginning, source'.

5. dismantle · verb/dɪsˈmæntl/

   to take apart or remove the components of something

   The workers were hired to dismantle the old machinery in the factory before the renovations began.

   Synonyms: disassemble, take apart, uninstall

   Origin: from Old French 'desmanteler', meaning 'to unmantle', composed of 'des-' (removal) and 'mantel' (mantle or cover).