The company decided to overhaul its outdated software systems to improve efficiency and user experience.
synonyms
rehabilitaterevamprefurbish
word origin — The term 'overhaul' comes from the early 17th century, originally meaning to pull or haul something over; it is derived from the combination of 'over' and 'haul'.
SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 203
Set 203 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: overhaul, huddle, impend, perplex, perpetrate. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
overhaul · verb/oʊvərˈhɔl/
to examine and repair something thoroughly
The company decided to overhaul its outdated software systems to improve efficiency and user experience.
Synonyms: rehabilitate, revamp, refurbish
Origin: The term 'overhaul' comes from the early 17th century, originally meaning to pull or haul something over; it is derived from the combination of 'over' and 'haul'.
huddle · noun/ˈhʌdəl/
a gathering of people to discuss plans or strategy
Before the game started, the players gathered for a quick huddle to discuss their strategy and motivate each other.
Synonyms: gathering, meeting, assembly
Origin: Middle English 'hudlen', meaning to crouch or huddle together.
impend · verb/ɪmˈpɛnd/
to be about to happen or occur
As the storm clouds gathered, it was clear that trouble was about to impend over the small coastal town.
Synonyms: loom, approach, menace
Origin: from Latin 'impendere', meaning 'to hang over' or 'to threaten', from 'in-' meaning 'upon' + 'pendere' meaning 'to hang'.
perplex · verb/pɚˈplɛks/
to confuse or bewilder someone
The complex instructions about the new software began to perplex the entire team during the training session.
Synonyms: confound, baffle, bewilder
Origin: Late Latin 'perplexus', meaning 'entangled, intricate'
perpetrate · verb/ˈpɜr.pə.treɪt/
to carry out or commit a harmful, illegal, or immoral act
The criminals managed to perpetrate a massive fraud that impacted thousands of unsuspecting victims.
Synonyms: commit, carry out, execute
Origin: The word 'perpetrate' originates from the Latin verb 'perpetrāre', which means 'to carry out, achieve, or complete', composed of 'per-' (through) and 'patrāre' (to do or accomplish).