SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 242

Set 242 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: translate, disperse, endorse, interpret, cultivate. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. translate · verb/trænˈsleɪt/

   to express the meaning of speech or writing in another language

   She was asked to translate the document from Spanish to English for the meeting.

   Synonyms: interpret, render, convert

   Origin: From Latin 'translatus', the past participle of 'transferre', meaning 'to carry across'.

2. disperse · verb/dɪsˈpɜrs/

   to distribute or spread over a wide area

   The crowd began to disperse after the concert ended, slowly making their way out of the venue.

   Synonyms: distribute, scatter, spread

   Origin: From Latin 'dispersus', past participle of 'dispergere', meaning to scatter, from 'dis-' (apart) + 'spargere' (to scatter).

3. endorse · verb/ɪnˈdɔrs/

   to declare one's public approval or support of someone or something

   The politician decided to endorse the new environmental policy, hoping it would gain public support.

   Synonyms: support, back, approve

   Origin: From Middle French 'endosser' meaning 'to put on the back', from Latin 'dorsum' meaning 'back'.

4. interpret · verb/ɪnˈtɝːprɪt/

   to explain the meaning of something or to understand it in a specific way

   The teacher asked the students to interpret the poem in their own words.

   Synonyms: explain, clarify, construe

   Origin: from Latin 'interpretari', meaning 'to explain, expound, explain the meaning of'

5. cultivate · verb/ˈkʌlteɪt/

   to prepare and use land for crops or gardening or to promote the growth of something

   Farmers often cultivate their fields in the spring to ensure a bountiful harvest during the summer months.

   Synonyms: grow, develop, foster

   Origin: from Latin 'cultivare', meaning 'to till, to cultivate', from 'cultus', meaning 'cultivated, inhabited, or cultivated land'