Set 312 · Study 1 / 5
Exitto protect something by surrounding it with material that prevents the passage of heat, electricity, or sound
To improve energy efficiency, they decided to insulate the walls of their home with a thick layer of foam.
Set 312 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: insulate, oppose, amplify, aggravate, orient. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
to protect something by surrounding it with material that prevents the passage of heat, electricity, or sound
To improve energy efficiency, they decided to insulate the walls of their home with a thick layer of foam.
to resist or act against something
Many residents oppose the construction of the new highway, citing concerns about traffic and pollution.
to increase the volume or intensity of something
The sound technician used a microphone to amplify the singer's voice during the performance.
to make a problem or situation worse or more serious
Failing to address the underlying issues will only aggravate the problem in the long run.
to determine the position or direction of something
Before starting the hike, we used a map and compass to orient ourselves in the dense forest.