SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 230

Set 230 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: instruct, accrue, bloom, justify, violate. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. instruct · verb/ɪnˈstrʌkt/

   to direct or command someone to do something

   The teacher will instruct the students to complete their assignments by Friday.

   Synonyms: direct, command, order

   Origin: Middle English, from Latin 'instruere' meaning 'to build, prepare, teach'

2. accrue · verb/əˈkru/

   to accumulate or receive over time

   As you make regular deposits into your savings account, interest will accrue over time, helping you grow your funds.

   Synonyms: accumulate, gather, amass

   Origin: from Latin 'accruere', meaning 'to increase or grow' (from 'ad-' meaning 'to' + 'cruere' meaning 'to grow').

3. bloom · noun/blum/

   the state of producing flowers or the period during which a plant produces flowers

   The garden was a riot of color during the spring bloom, attracting bees and butterflies.

   Synonyms: blossom, flowering, bud

   Origin: Middle English 'blome', from Old Norse 'blóm', meaning flower or bloom.

4. justify · verb/ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪ/

   to show or prove to be right or reasonable

   The manager tried to justify the decision to cut costs by presenting the financial reports that showed a decline in revenue.

   Synonyms: validate, substantiate, vindicate

   Origin: From Old French 'justifier', from Latin 'justificare', meaning 'to make just' or 'show to be right'.

5. violate · verb/ˈvaɪəleɪt/

   to break or fail to comply with a rule or formal agreement

   The company was fined for violating environmental regulations that protect local wildlife.

   Synonyms: breach, infringe, contravene

   Origin: from Latin 'violare', meaning 'to violate, injure, or dishonor'