SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 250

Set 250 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: entice, subtract, rejoice, abate, diverge. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. entice · verb/ɪnˈtaɪs/

   to attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage

   The company decided to entice new customers by offering a discount on their first purchase.

   Synonyms: lure, tempt, attract

   Origin: Middle English 'enticen' from Old French 'enticer' from Latin 'inticiare' meaning to incite or urge

2. subtract · verb/səbˈtrækt/

   to take away a number or amount from another number or amount

   To find the total cost, you need to subtract the discount from the original price.

   Synonyms: deduct, withdraw, take away

   Origin: From Latin 'subtrahere', from 'sub-' meaning 'from below' + 'tractus' meaning 'to draw'.

3. rejoice · verb/rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

   to feel or show great joy or delight

   The community will rejoice together when the festival begins, celebrating their rich cultural heritage.

   Synonyms: celebrate, exult, delight

   Origin: Middle English 'rejoicen', from Old French 'rejoïr', from Latin 'rejoīre', meaning 'to rejoice'.

4. abate · verb/əˈbeɪt/

   to lessen in intensity or degree

   As the storm began to abate, the skies cleared and a calmness settled over the town.

   Synonyms: diminish, reduce, lessen

   Origin: Middle English 'abaten', from Old French 'abattre' meaning 'to beat down', from Latin 'battuere' meaning 'to beat'

5. diverge · verb/dɪˈvɜrdʒ/

   to move or extend in different directions from a common point

   At the intersection, the two roads diverge, leading drivers in separate directions towards the city and the countryside.

   Synonyms: separate, deviate, diverge

   Origin: from Latin 'divergere', which combines 'di-' (apart) and 'vergere' (to incline or turn)