SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 234

Set 234 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: retire, substitute, predict, accumulate, affirm. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. retire · verb/rɪˈtaɪr/

   to withdraw from one's position or occupation usually upon reaching a certain age

   After working for over 40 years, she decided to retire from her job as a teacher.

   Synonyms: withdraw, step down, leave

   Origin: from Old French 'retirer', meaning 'to draw back', from re- (back) + tirer (to draw).

2. substitute · verb/ˈsʌb.stɪ.tuːt/

   to replace one thing with another

   In the recipe, you can substitute butter with olive oil for a healthier option.

   Synonyms: replace, exchange, swap

   Origin: The word 'substitute' originates from the Latin 'substituere', where 'sub-' means 'under' and 'stituere' means 'to place'.

3. predict · verb/prɪˈdɪkt/

   to declare or indicate in advance especially to foresee

   Meteorologists can predict the weather patterns for the coming week based on current data.

   Synonyms: forecast, foretell, anticipate

   Origin: from Latin 'praedictus', past participle of 'praedicere', meaning 'to say beforehand'

4. accumulate · verb/əˈkjuː.mjʊ.leɪt/

   to gather or collect over time

   Over the years, she managed to accumulate a wealth of knowledge in her field.

   Synonyms: gather, amass, collect

   Origin: from Latin 'accumulare', from 'ad-' (to) + 'cumulare' (to heap)

5. affirm · verb/əˈfɜrm/

   to state or assert positively

   The witness was called to affirm the truth of her statement during the trial.

   Synonyms: assert, confirm, declare

   Origin: from Latin 'affirmare', meaning 'to strengthen, confirm'.