SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 122

Set 122 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: sever, bloat, gratify, tamper, consign. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. sever · verb/ˈsɛvər/

   to cut off or separate something physically or abstractly

   The city council decided to sever ties with the contractor due to repeated failures to meet deadlines.

   Synonyms: cut, split, detach

   Origin: from Old French 'severer', from Latin 'separare', meaning 'to separate'.

2. bloat · verb/bloʊt/

   to swell or puff up due to the accumulation of gas or fluid

   After indulging in a large meal, I could feel my stomach start to bloat uncomfortably.

   Synonyms: swell, puff up, inflate

   Origin: Middle English 'bloten', of uncertain origin

3. gratify · verb/ˈɡræt.ɪ.faɪ/

   to give pleasure or satisfaction to

   The chef sought to gratify his customers with a delightful new dessert that showcased seasonal flavors.

   Synonyms: satisfy, please, indulge

   Origin: from Middle English 'gratifien', from Latin 'gratificare', meaning 'to make grateful, please'.

4. tamper · verb/ˈtæmpər/

   to interfere with something in a harmful or unauthorized way

   The whistleblower revealed that someone had attempted to tamper with the evidence in the case.

   Synonyms: fiddle, manipulate, interfere

   Origin: Late Middle English, from the verb 'tamper', which possibly derived from the Middle French 'tamper', meaning to interfere or meddle.

5. consign · verb/kənˈsaɪn/

   to assign or deliver something to another's care or custody

   The museum decided to consign the rare artifacts to a reputable auction house for sale.

   Synonyms: deliver, assign, allocate

   Origin: from Middle French 'consigner', from Latin 'consignare', meaning 'to mark, to seal' (con- 'together' + signare 'to sign').