emphasize, deceive, concur, collide, imply: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from SAT Vocabulary Level 1 set 318. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

1. emphasize · verb/ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/

   to give special importance or prominence to something

   The teacher decided to emphasize the importance of studying regularly to ensure all students understood the material.

   Synonyms: highlight, underscore, stress

   Origin: from Greek 'emphasis', meaning 'appearance, impression', derived from 'emphainein' meaning 'to show' or 'to display'

2. deceive · verb/dɪˈsiːv/

   to cause someone to believe something that is not true

   The magician was able to deceive the audience with his clever tricks and illusions.

   Synonyms: mislead, fool, delude

   Origin: Middle English, from Old French 'decevoir', from Latin 'decipere' meaning 'to catch, ensnare'

3. concur · verb/kənˈkɜr/

   to agree or have the same opinion

   The committee members all concurred in their decision to approve the project.

   Synonyms: agree, consent, assent

   Origin: from Latin 'concurrere', meaning 'to run together'

4. collide · verb/kəˈlaɪd/

   to strike or bump into something with force

   The two cars collided at the intersection, causing a loud crash.

   Synonyms: bump, clash, crash

   Origin: from Latin 'collidere', which combines 'com-' (together) and 'līdere' (to strike).

5. imply · verb/ɪmˈplaɪ/

   to indicate or suggest something without being explicitly stated

   Her silence seemed to imply that she was unhappy with the decision.

   Synonyms: suggest, insinuate, indicate

   Origin: from Latin 'implicare', meaning to involve or entangle