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deign

verb/deɪn/

definition

to do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity

example

Despite his high position, he did not deign to respond to the complaint from his staff.

synonyms
condescendstooplower oneself
word origin — from Old French 'deignier', from Latin 'dignari', meaning to think worthy; related to 'dignus', meaning worthy.

SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 241

Set 241 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: deign, depersonalize, proscribe, venerate, disenfranchise. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. deign · verb/deɪn/

    to do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity

    Despite his high position, he did not deign to respond to the complaint from his staff.

    Synonyms: condescend, stoop, lower oneself

    Origin: from Old French 'deignier', from Latin 'dignari', meaning to think worthy; related to 'dignus', meaning worthy.

  2. depersonalize · verb/diˈpɜr sə nəˌlaɪz/

    to remove the personal characteristics or individuality from someone or something

    The standardized testing system tends to depersonalize the educational experience, making students feel like just another number.

    Synonyms: dehumanize, anonymize, objectify

    Origin: The term 'depersonalize' is formed from the prefix 'de-' which means removal or reversal, and 'personalize', derived from 'personal', stemming from Latin 'personalis' meaning 'of a person'.

  3. proscribe · verb/proʊˈskaɪb/

    to forbid or prohibit something officially or by law

    The new law will proscribe the sale of tobacco products to minors.

    Synonyms: forbid, prohibit, ban

    Origin: The word 'proscribe' comes from the Latin 'proscribere', meaning to 'publish abroad' or 'make known', which is composed of 'pro-' meaning 'before' and 'scribere' meaning 'to write'.

  4. venerate · verb/ˈvɛnəˌreɪt/

    to regard with great respect or reverence

    Many cultures venerate their ancestors, believing that their spirits guide and protect them.

    Synonyms: revere, idolize, worship

    Origin: from Latin 'venerari' meaning 'to adore, to worship'; related to 'venus' meaning 'love' or 'charm'

  5. disenfranchise · verb/ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfræntʃaɪz/

    to deprive someone of the right to vote or other rights

    Many voter ID laws have been criticized for their potential to disenfranchise low-income citizens.

    Synonyms: deprive, exclude, strip

    Origin: The word 'disenfranchise' comes from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'to do the opposite of' and 'enfranchise', which is derived from the Old French 'franchir' meaning 'to free' or 'to liberate'.