SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 39

Set 39 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: validate, persuade, injure, deprive, augment. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. validate · verb/ˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/

   to confirm the accuracy or legitimacy of something

   The auditor was brought in to validate the financial records of the company.

   Synonyms: authenticate, verify, confirm

   Origin: from Latin 'validare', meaning 'to make valid, to confirm'.

2. persuade · verb/pərˈsweɪd/

   to cause someone to do something through reasoning or argument

   She tried to persuade him to join the club by explaining all the benefits of membership.

   Synonyms: convince, sway, influence

   Origin: Middle English 'persuaden', from Old French 'persuader', from Latin 'persuadere', composed of 'per-' meaning 'through' and 'suadere' meaning 'to advise'

3. injure · verb/ˈɪn.dʒər/

   to cause physical harm or damage to someone

   The player was injured during the match when he collided with an opponent.

   Synonyms: hurt, harm, wound

   Origin: from Old French 'injurier', based on Latin 'injūrĭa' meaning 'wrong, injury'.

4. deprive · verb/dɪˈpraɪv/

   to take away from or prevent someone from having something

   The drought will deprive the farmers of their essential water supply.

   Synonyms: strip, remove, deny

   Origin: from Latin 'deprivare' meaning 'to take away, rob' from 'de-' (away) + 'privare' (to deprive or remove)

5. augment · verb/ɔɡˈmɛnt/

   to make something greater by adding to it

   The company plans to augment its workforce by hiring additional employees to meet the increased demand for its products.

   Synonyms: increase, enhance, amplify

   Origin: Late Middle English, from Latin 'augmentare', meaning to increase or grow.