SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 249

Set 249 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: proceed, differentiate, classify, equip, threaten. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. proceed · verb/prəˈsid/

   to continue or move forward in an activity or process

   After the meeting, we decided to proceed with the project as planned.

   Synonyms: continue, advance, progress

   Origin: Middle English: from Old French proceder, from Latin procedere, from pro- 'forth' + cedere 'to go'.

2. differentiate · verb/dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

   to recognize or ascertain what makes something different

   In order to differentiate between the two species, researchers observed their behavioral traits and physical characteristics.

   Synonyms: distinguish, differentiate, discriminate

   Origin: from Latin 'differentiāre', meaning 'to carry apart'

3. classify · verb/ˈklæsɪˌfaɪ/

   to arrange or sort into categories or groups based on shared characteristics

   Scientists classify animals based on their physical characteristics and genetic relationships.

   Synonyms: categorize, sort, group

   Origin: from Latin 'classificare', meaning 'to arrange in classes'

4. equip · verb/ɪˈkwɪp/

   to provide with necessary items for a specific purpose

   The school will equip students with the necessary technology to enhance their learning experience.

   Synonyms: furnish, supply, outfit

   Origin: from Middle French 'équiper', from 'equiper' meaning 'to equip', from a combination of 'e-' (a prefix) and 'quiper', of uncertain origin.

5. threaten · verb/ˈθrɛtən/

   to express an intention to inflict harm or punishment

   The gang members threatened the shop owner to pay protection money or face consequences.

   Synonyms: menace, intimidate, endanger

   Origin: from Old English 'þreatian', meaning 'to make a threat' or 'to threaten'