SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 202

Set 202 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: evoke, renew, discard, invoke, pose. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. evoke · verb/ɪˈvoʊk/

   to bring a feeling, memory, or image to mind

   The old photograph seemed to evoke memories of my childhood spent at my grandparents' house.

   Synonyms: elicit, provoke, conjure

   Origin: The word 'evoke' comes from the Latin 'evocare', meaning 'to call out' or 'to summon'.

2. renew · verb/rɪˈnu/

   to restore or reinvigorate something to a fresh or original state

   The city plans to renew its commitment to environmental sustainability by investing in clean energy programs.

   Synonyms: revive, restore, refresh

   Origin: Middle English 'renewen', from Old French 'renoveler', from Latin 'renovare', meaning 'to make new again' (from 're-' meaning 'again' + 'novare' meaning 'to make new').

3. discard · verb/dɪsˈkɑrd/

   to get rid of something that is no longer wanted

   She decided to discard the old clothes that no longer fit her.

   Synonyms: dispose, throw away, cast off

   Origin: Middle English discarden, from des- (from Latin de-) + cardinal, meaning 'to get rid of, to throw away.'

4. invoke · verb/ɪnˈvoʊk/

   to call upon a person or a higher power for assistance or support

   During the ceremony, the priest would invoke the blessings of the ancestors to guide the couple in their new life together.

   Synonyms: summon, call upon, appeal to

   Origin: Middle English, from Latin 'invocare' meaning 'to call upon, to implore'.

5. pose · verb/poʊz/

   to assume a particular position or attitude for effect or to be photographed

   She decided to pose for the photographer with a bright smile, making sure to showcase her best angles.

   Synonyms: position, sit, stand

   Origin: from Latin 'pausare', meaning 'to rest, pause'