After the storm passed, the winds began to subside, allowing the townspeople to assess the damage.
synonyms
diminishlessenabate
word origin — Middle English 'subseiden', from Old French 'subsidier', from Latin 'subsidere', meaning 'to sit down'.
SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 90
Set 90 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: subside, delude, mesmerize, corrugate, toil. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
subside · verb/səbˈsaɪd/
to become less intense, violent, or severe
After the storm passed, the winds began to subside, allowing the townspeople to assess the damage.
Synonyms: diminish, lessen, abate
Origin: Middle English 'subseiden', from Old French 'subsidier', from Latin 'subsidere', meaning 'to sit down'.
delude · verb/dɪˈluːd/
to cause someone to believe something that is not true
He tried to delude himself into thinking that he could quit his job and travel the world without any plan.
Synonyms: mislead, deceive, beguile
Origin: From Latin 'deludere', meaning 'to play false', from 'de-' (down) + 'ludere' (to play).
mesmerize · verb/ˈmɛz.mə.raɪz/
to attract and hold the attention of someone completely
The magician's performance seemed to mesmerize the audience, leaving them in awe of his incredible skills.
Synonyms: captivate, enthrall, fascinate
Origin: The word 'mesmerize' originates from the name of Franz Anton Mesmer, an 18th-century German physician who developed a theory of animal magnetism which he believed could heal patients. His methods captivated public attention, leading to the term being used for extending a similar sense of fascination or attraction.
corrugate · verb/ˈkɔːr.ə.ɡeɪt/
to shape or fold into wrinkles or ridges
The artist decided to corrugate the metal sheet, creating a unique texture that would enhance her sculpture.
Synonyms: crumple, fold, wrinkle
Origin: The word 'corrugate' originates from the Latin word 'corrugare', which means 'to wrinkle', formed from 'com-' ( altogether) and 'rugare' (to wrinkle).
toil · verb/tɔɪl/
to work extremely hard or incessantly
The farmers toil in the fields from dawn until dusk, hoping for a bountiful harvest.
Synonyms: strive, labor, work
Origin: From Middle English 'toilen,' from Old French 'toiler' meaning 'to surmount or overcome,' ultimately of uncertain origin.