SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 192

Set 192 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: grapple, magnify, allude, rehabilitate, eradicate. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. grapple · verb/ˈɡræp.əl/

   to seize or hold firmly in a struggle or contest

   The two wrestlers grappled fiercely on the mat, each trying to gain the upper hand.

   Synonyms: wrestle, struggle, seize

   Origin: Middle English 'grapplen,' from Old French 'grapplere,' meaning 'to seize, to clasp, to hold.'

2. magnify · verb/ˈmæɡ.nə.faɪ/

   to make something appear larger than it is

   The scientist used a microscope to magnify the tiny specimen, allowing them to see details that were otherwise invisible to the naked eye.

   Synonyms: enlarge, amplify, exaggerate

   Origin: From Latin 'magnificare', meaning to make great, from 'magnus' meaning great

3. allude · verb/əˈlud/

   to make an indirect reference to something

   In her speech, she didn't mention the scandal directly but chose to allude to it subtly by discussing integrity and trust.

   Synonyms: refer, hint, insinuate

   Origin: from Latin 'alludere', meaning 'to play with' or 'to refer to'

4. rehabilitate · verb/ˌriː.həˈbɪl.ə.teɪt/

   to restore to a former condition or state

   The community worked together to rehabilitate the old park, restoring it to a beautiful, usable space for families.

   Synonyms: restore, revive, reclaim

   Origin: from Latin rehabilitare, meaning 'to restore' (re- 'again' + habilitare 'to make fit')

5. eradicate · verb/ɪˈrædɪkeɪt/

   to completely destroy or remove something unwanted

   The government launched a campaign to eradicate poverty in the region, aiming for significant improvement in living conditions.

   Synonyms: eliminate, obliterate, extirpate

   Origin: from Latin 'eradicare', which means 'to root out', from 'e-' (out) + 'radix' (root)