SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 299

Set 299 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: imagine, conquer, deteriorate, enrich, undertake. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. imagine · verb/ɪˈmædʒɪn/

   to form a mental image or concept of something not present or real

   I like to imagine a world where everyone can live in harmony.

   Synonyms: envision, visualize, picture

   Origin: From Latin 'imaginari', meaning 'to form a mental image'.

2. conquer · verb/ˈkɑːŋ.kər/

   to overcome and take control of a place or people by military force

   The army aimed to conquer the territory and establish a new capital in the region.

   Synonyms: overcome, take, subdue

   Origin: from Latin 'conquaerere', meaning 'to seek for, obtain, or gain together'; from 'com-' (together) + 'quaerere' (to seek).

3. deteriorate · verb/dɪˈtɪrɪˌeɪt/

   to become worse or less valuable over time

   Over the years, the abandoned building began to deteriorate significantly, with its structure becoming unsafe.

   Synonyms: degrade, worsen, decline

   Origin: Latin 'deteriorare', meaning 'to make worse', from 'deterior' meaning 'worse'

4. enrich · verb/ɪnˈrɪtʃ/

   to improve the quality or value of something

   The new curriculum was designed to enrich students' learning experiences and foster critical thinking skills.

   Synonyms: enhance, improve, augment

   Origin: from Middle French 'enriquir', from 'en-' (meaning 'to make') and 'ric' (meaning 'rich')

5. undertake · verb/ˌʌn.dɚˈteɪk/

   to take on a responsibility or task

   The team decided to undertake a detailed analysis of the survey results.

   Synonyms: assume, take on, engage

   Origin: Middle English, from Old French 'unterprendre', which derives from 'entreprendre' meaning 'to take in hand', composed of 'entre-' (between) and 'prendre' (to take).