SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 22

Set 22 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: disclaim, admit, forbid, haunt, defy. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. disclaim · verb/dɪsˈkleɪm/

   to renounce any claim or connection to something

   The company decided to disclaim any responsibility for the faulty product, stating that it had been misused by the customers.

   Synonyms: denounce, reject, disavow

   Origin: from Old French 'desclaimer', via Latin 'disclamare' (to cry out against), from 'dis-' (against) + 'clamare' (to shout or declare)

2. admit · verb/ədˈmɪt/

   to concede the truth or existence of something

   She had to admit that she was wrong about the decision they made.

   Synonyms: acknowledge, concede, confess

   Origin: from Latin 'admittere', meaning 'to let in', from 'ad-' (to) + 'mittere' (to send)

3. forbid · verb/fɚˈbɪd/

   to order someone not to do something

   The teacher forbids students from using their phones during class.

   Synonyms: prohibit, ban, disallow

   Origin: Middle English 'forbidden', from Old English 'forbiddan', meaning 'to bid against'.

4. haunt · verb/hɔnt/

   to visit or appear in a place frequently or persistently

   She would often haunt the old bookstore, losing track of time among the shelves of forgotten novels.

   Synonyms: visit, disturb, linger

   Origin: Middle English 'haunten', from Old French 'hanter', which means to frequent or habitually visit.

5. defy · verb/dɪˈfaɪ/

   to openly resist or refuse to obey

   The children decided to defy the teacher's instructions and play outside during recess.

   Synonyms: resist, challenge, oppose

   Origin: from Old French 'defier', from Latin 'defiare' meaning 'to declare war against'