SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 198

Set 198 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: dapple, deplore, obtrude, vanquish, fester. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. dapple · verb/ˈdæp.əl/

   to mark with spots or mottled patterns

   The sunlight dappled the forest floor, creating a beautiful mosaic of light and shadow.

   Synonyms: spot, speckle, mottled

   Origin: The word 'dapple' originates from the Middle English term 'daple,' which is related to the Old Norse word 'dapple,' meaning 'spotted.'

2. deplore · verb/dɪˈplɔr/

   to feel or express strong disapproval of something

   Many activists deplore the lack of action taken to combat climate change.

   Synonyms: condemn, lament, abhor

   Origin: from Middle French 'deplorer', from Latin 'depraedicare' meaning to 'speak ill of'

3. obtrude · verb/əbˈtrud/

   to impose oneself or one's ideas on others without invitation

   During the meeting, he tended to obtrude his opinions on everyone, disregarding their perspectives.

   Synonyms: intrude, impose, push

   Origin: from Latin 'obtrudere', where 'ob-' means 'against' and 'trudere' means 'to thrust'.

4. vanquish · verb/ˈvæŋ.kwɪʃ/

   to defeat or overcome in battle or contest

   The champion managed to vanquish all of her opponents during the tournament, securing her title with ease.

   Synonyms: defeat, conquer, overcome

   Origin: from Middle English 'vanquishen', from Old French 'vanquiss-', stem of 'vaquissir', from Latin 'vincere' meaning 'to overcome, conquer'

5. fester · verb/ˈfɛstər/

   to become infected or inflamed and generate pus

   If a small cut is not properly cleaned, it may fester and lead to a more serious infection.

   Synonyms: suppurate, seethe, rot

   Origin: Middle English 'festeren', from Old French 'festre', from Latin 'festa' meaning 'to become putrid'