The children began to gambol across the meadow, their laughter filling the air as they played tag.
synonyms
froliccavortplay
word origin — The word 'gambol' originates from the Middle French 'gamboler' meaning 'to leap' or 'to jump,' which is derived from 'gambe,' meaning 'leg.'
gambol, antagonize, suffocate, regale, arrogate: meanings and examples
Learn these 5 words from SAT Vocabulary Level 3 set 258. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.
gambol · verb/ˈɡæmbəl/
to run or jump in a lively or playful way
The children began to gambol across the meadow, their laughter filling the air as they played tag.
Synonyms: frolic, cavort, play
Origin: The word 'gambol' originates from the Middle French 'gamboler' meaning 'to leap' or 'to jump,' which is derived from 'gambe,' meaning 'leg.'
antagonize · verb/æŋˈtæɡəˌnaɪz/
to provoke someone to feel hostile or angry
His constant teasing only served to antagonize her, pushing her to eventually confront him about his behavior.
Synonyms: provoke, irritate, enrage
Origin: from the Greek 'antagonizesthai', meaning 'to struggle against'
suffocate · verb/ˈsʌfəˌkeɪt/
to prevent someone or something from breathing or to die from lack of air
The thick smoke from the fire began to suffocate the trapped occupants, making it difficult for them to breathe.
Synonyms: smother, choke, stifle
Origin: from Latin 'suffocare', which means 'to choke, suffocate', from 'sub-' (under) + 'focus' (fire)
regale · verb/rɪˈɡeɪl/
to entertain or amuse someone with stories or experiences
During the family reunion, Grandpa regaled us with stories of his adventures during the war.
Synonyms: entertain, amuse, delight
Origin: The word 'regale' comes from the Latin 'regalia', meaning 'royal gifts' or 'royal property'. It evolved through Middle French 'regaler', meaning 'to feast or entertain'.
arrogate · verb/ˈær.ə.ɡeɪt/
to take or claim something for oneself without justification
The manager tried to arrogate the credit for the team's success, claiming it was solely his leadership that made it possible.
Synonyms: claim, appropriate, usurp
Origin: From Latin 'arrogare', meaning 'to claim for oneself' (from 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'rogare' meaning 'to ask').