grip
definition
to seize or hold firmly
example
She had to grip the steering wheel tightly to maintain control of the car during the storm.
synonyms
graspclutchseize
word origin — Middle English grippen, from Old Norse gripa
Set 52 · Study 1 / 5
Exitto seize or hold firmly
She had to grip the steering wheel tightly to maintain control of the car during the storm.
Set 52 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: grip, diffuse, merge, withhold, blend. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
to seize or hold firmly
She had to grip the steering wheel tightly to maintain control of the car during the storm.
to spread out over a large area or to cause to become less concentrated
The fragrance from the flowers began to diffuse throughout the garden, creating a pleasant atmosphere for all the visitors.
to combine or unite into a single entity
The two companies decided to merge their operations to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
to hold back or refuse to give up something
The manager decided to withhold the bonus until the project was completed successfully.
to combine or mix different elements into a single entity
The artist decided to blend different colors to create a stunning mural.