SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 303

Set 303 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: overlook, exclaim, embody, disturb, digest. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. overlook · verb/ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/

   to fail to notice or consider something

   The manager tends to overlook minor details when assessing employee performance.

   Synonyms: miss, neglect, disregard

   Origin: The word 'overlook' originates from the combination of 'over' and 'look', where 'over' implies a sense of excess or comprehensive view, and 'look' pertains to seeing or observing.

2. exclaim · verb/ɪkˈskleɪm/

   to cry out or speak suddenly and with strong emotion

   When she saw the surprise party, she couldn't help but exclaim with joy, 'This is amazing!'

   Synonyms: shout, cry out, proclaim

   Origin: from Latin 'exclamare', meaning 'to cry out, shout out'

3. embody · verb/ɪmˈbɑdi/

   to represent or express something in a tangible or visible form

   The statue was designed to embody the spirit of freedom and resilience that defines the nation.

   Synonyms: represent, express, manifest

   Origin: From Middle English 'embodien', from 'en-' (in) + 'body' (body), literally meaning to give a body to.

4. disturb · verb/dɪsˈtɜrb/

   to interfere with the normal arrangement or functioning of something

   The loud construction noise outside my window will inevitably disturb my concentration while I try to study.

   Synonyms: interrupt, disrupt, bother

   Origin: From Old French 'disturber', which comes from Latin 'disturbare' (to throw into disorder), from 'dis-' (apart) + 'turbare' (to disturb).

5. digest · verb/daɪˈdʒɛst/

   to break down food in the body so it can be absorbed

   After a heavy meal, it takes the body a long time to digest the food properly.

   Synonyms: assimilate, process, absorb

   Origin: From Latin 'digestus', meaning to break down, from 'digerere', which means to carry apart or to turn over.