SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 27

Set 27 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: applaud, devote, inter, upset, disrupt. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. applaud · verb/əˈplɔd/

   to show approval or praise by clapping hands or expressing acclaim

   The audience erupted in applause to applaud the talented performers after their breathtaking show.

   Synonyms: clap, praise, cheer

   Origin: The word 'applaud' originates from the Latin 'applaudere', which is a combination of 'ad-' (to) and 'plaudere' (to clap or to strike).

2. devote · verb/dɪˈvoʊt/

   to give oneself over to a cause or activity

   She decided to devote her time to volunteering at the local animal shelter every weekend.

   Synonyms: dedicate, commit, consecrate

   Origin: Middle English, from Old French 'devoter', from Latin 'devotare', meaning to 'devote' or 'dedicate'.

3. inter · verb/ɪnˈtɝː/

   to place or bury a dead body in the ground

   The family decided to inter their beloved grandmother in the local cemetery, where she could be close to her husband.

   Synonyms: bury, entomb, inhume

   Origin: from Latin 'interrare', meaning 'to put in the ground'

4. upset · verb/ʌpˈsɛt/

   to cause someone to feel unhappy, worried, or disappointed

   The news of the cancellation upset her plans for the weekend.

   Synonyms: distress, displease, agitate

   Origin: Middle English, from upsetten meaning to overturn or overthrow, ultimately from the Old Norse word 'upsettr'.

5. disrupt · verb/dɪsˈrəpt/

   to interrupt the normal course or progress of something

   The heavy rain disrupted the outdoor concert, forcing the organizers to move the event indoors.

   Synonyms: interrupt, disturb, hinder

   Origin: from Latin 'disrumpere', combining 'dis-' (apart) and 'rumpere' (to break)