Set 307 · Study 1 / 5
Exitto intervene or act as a go-between in a dispute or negotiation
In an effort to resolve the conflict, the manager decided to mediate the discussions between the two departments.
Set 307 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: mediate, denounce, err, abandon, reverse. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
to intervene or act as a go-between in a dispute or negotiation
In an effort to resolve the conflict, the manager decided to mediate the discussions between the two departments.
to publicly declare something or someone to be wrong or evil
The organization decided to denounce the unethical practices of the company in a public statement.
to make a mistake or be incorrect
To err is human, as even the most experienced professionals can make mistakes in their judgments.
to leave something behind or discontinue support for it
The hikers decided to abandon their journey when the storm became too dangerous.
to move backward or to cause something to go in the opposite direction
To avoid the obstacle, she had to reverse the car quickly before hitting it.