Set 210 · Study 1 / 5
Exitto place emphasis on a weak beat or to omit sounds in a rhythmic pattern
In jazz music, musicians often syncopate the rhythm to create a more dynamic and engaging feel.
Set 210 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: syncopate, emancipate, vituperate, roil, bemoan. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
to place emphasis on a weak beat or to omit sounds in a rhythmic pattern
In jazz music, musicians often syncopate the rhythm to create a more dynamic and engaging feel.
to set free from legal, social, or political restrictions
The government decided to emancipate the enslaved population, granting them freedom and the rights they had long been denied.
to criticize or blame someone harshly
During the heated debate, the politician did not hesitate to vituperate his opponent's policies, calling them reckless and damaging to the community.
to disturb or agitate violently
The storm began to roil the sea, creating massive waves that crashed against the shore.
to express sorrow or discontent about something
Many people bemoan the decline of traditional bookshops as more readers turn to digital formats.