Set 103 · Study 1 / 5
Exitto make something widely known or to put a decree or law into effect
The government decided to promulgate new regulations to enhance public safety in the city.
Set 103 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: promulgate, mutilate, retract, overpower, invalidate. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
to make something widely known or to put a decree or law into effect
The government decided to promulgate new regulations to enhance public safety in the city.
to inflict serious damage on or alter drastically by removing or destroying parts
The cruel act of the gang left the victim to mutilate his own body in a desperate attempt to escape.
to withdraw or take back something that has been said or written
After realizing the error in his statement, he decided to retract his earlier comments about the project.
to defeat or subdue with greater strength or force
The army was able to overpower the enemy forces with superior tactics and overwhelming numbers.
to make something void or no longer valid
The new evidence will likely invalidate the previous findings of the study.