Set 179 · Study 1 / 5
Exitto make legally null and void; to invalidate or cancel
The court's decision will nullify the previous contract, rendering it legally unenforceable.
Set 179 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: nullify, confound, debunk, drench, desist. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
to make legally null and void; to invalidate or cancel
The court's decision will nullify the previous contract, rendering it legally unenforceable.
to cause confusion or misunderstanding
The unexpected results of the experiment seemed to confound the scientists, leading to lengthy discussions about their methodology.
to expose the falseness or hollowness of a myth, idea, or belief
The scientist sought to debunk the myth that vaccines cause autism through extensive research and evidence.
to wet thoroughly or soak
After the sudden downpour, my clothes were completely drenched from head to toe.
to stop doing something or to refrain from continuing an action
The school principal asked the students to desist from using their phones during class.