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emit

verb/ɪˈmɪt/

to produce and discharge something such as energy or gas

The factory emits toxic gases into the atmosphere, which can harm the environment.

releasedischargeexude
word origin — from Latin 'emittere', meaning 'to send out, throw out'

SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 226

Set 226 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: emit, collaborate, surround, expose, stabilize. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. emit · verb/ɪˈmɪt/

    to produce and discharge something such as energy or gas

    The factory emits toxic gases into the atmosphere, which can harm the environment.

    Synonyms: release, discharge, exude

    Origin: from Latin 'emittere', meaning 'to send out, throw out'

  2. collaborate · verb/kəˈlæbəˌreɪt/

    to work together with someone to achieve a common goal

    The two companies decided to collaborate on a new project to develop sustainable energy solutions.

    Synonyms: cooperate, join forces, team up

    Origin: from Latin 'collaborare', meaning 'to work together'; from 'com-' (with) + 'laborare' (to work)

  3. surround · verb/səˈraʊnd/

    to be all around someone or something

    The garden is surrounded by a tall fence to keep out wild animals.

    Synonyms: enclose, encircle, envelop

    Origin: from Middle English 'surrounden', from Old French 'soronder', where 'sor-' means 'over' and 'onder' means 'under'

  4. expose · verb/ɪkˈspoʊz/

    to make something visible or known that was previously hidden or secret

    The investigation aimed to expose the corruption that had been hidden within the organization for years.

    Synonyms: reveal, uncover, disclose

    Origin: From Latin 'exponere', meaning 'to put forth' or 'to set forth', combining 'ex-' (out) and 'ponere' (to put).

  5. stabilize · verb/ˈsteɪbəˌlaɪz/

    to make or become steady or stable

    The government implemented new policies to stabilize the economy after the recession.

    Synonyms: secure, steady, balance

    Origin: from Latin 'stabilizare', from 'stabilis' meaning 'steady, stable'