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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.

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.'

SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 258

Set 258 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: gambol, antagonize, suffocate, regale, arrogate. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. 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.'

  2. 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'

  3. 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)

  4. 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'.

  5. 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').