Set 179 · Study 1 / 5
Exitto remove or force out from a position or place
The strong winds began to dislodge the branches from the old oak tree.
Set 179 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: dislodge, ossify, resuscitate, conflate, warble. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
to remove or force out from a position or place
The strong winds began to dislodge the branches from the old oak tree.
to turn into bone or bony tissue or to become rigid or fixed in attitude or behavior
As the child grew older, his once flexible and imaginative thinking began to ossify, making it difficult for him to adapt to new ideas.
to restore someone to consciousness or good health
The doctors worked tirelessly to resuscitate the patient after he collapsed during the marathon.
to combine two or more distinct concepts into one
Many people tend to conflate the terms 'biodiversity' and 'ecosystem diversity', which are distinct concepts in ecology.
to sing or whistle with a trill or quaver
As the sun rose, the birds began to warble their cheerful tunes, filling the air with melodies.