SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 97

Set 97 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: widen, furnish, anticipate, reproduce, execute. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. widen · verb/ˈwaɪdən/

   to make or become broader or more extensive

   The new policy aims to widen access to education for underprivileged communities.

   Synonyms: broaden, expand, enlarge

   Origin: Middle English 'widen', from Old English 'wīdian', meaning 'to make wide', from 'wīd', meaning 'wide'.

2. furnish · verb/ˈfɜrnɪʃ/

   to provide or supply with what is needed

   The organization aims to furnish the local community with essential resources for education.

   Synonyms: supply, provide, equip

   Origin: Middle English 'furnishen', from Old French 'furnir', from Latin 'furnire', meaning to supply or equip.

3. anticipate · verb/ænˈtɪs.ɪˌpeɪt/

   to expect or predict something

   We anticipate a rise in sales during the holiday season, as customers start shopping early.

   Synonyms: expect, foresee, predict

   Origin: from Latin 'anticipare', meaning 'to take before', from 'ante' (before) + 'capere' (to take)

4. reproduce · verb/ˌriːprəˈduːs/

   to make a copy or representation of something or to produce offspring

   The artist decided to reproduce her most famous painting using digital techniques to reach a wider audience.

   Synonyms: duplicate, replicate, reproduce

   Origin: From Latin 'reproducere', meaning 'to lead back again, bring forth again'.

5. execute · verb/ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/

   to carry out or put into effect a plan, order, or course of action

   The team was able to execute the strategy flawlessly during the presentation.

   Synonyms: implement, perform, carry out

   Origin: from Latin 'executus', past participle of 'exsequi', meaning 'to follow out, to carry out' or 'to perform'