Set 110 · Study 1 / 5
Exitto move or cause to move at high speed, often in a lurching or uncontrolled manner
The children hurtled down the hill on their sleds, laughter echoing in the cold air.
Set 110 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: hurtle, rekindle, encumber, flinch, quell. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
to move or cause to move at high speed, often in a lurching or uncontrolled manner
The children hurtled down the hill on their sleds, laughter echoing in the cold air.
to revive or awaken something that has been lost or diminished
They decided to rekindle their friendship after years of being apart.
to burden or weigh down
The new regulations will encumber small businesses with excessive paperwork, making it difficult for them to operate efficiently.
to make a quick movement away from something painful or fearsome
She didn't flinch when the dentist injected the anesthesia, showing her bravery in the face of pain.
to suppress or put an end to something
The government took swift action to quell the rising protests in the city, hoping to restore order and calm the public's fears.