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capsize

verb/ˈkæpˌsaɪz/

definition

to overturn or tip over a boat or vessel

example

If too many people try to board the small boat at once, it could easily capsize in the rough waters.

synonyms
overturntip overupend
word origin — The word 'capsize' comes from the late 16th century, derived from the words 'cap' meaning 'to cover' or 'to put on', and 'size,' meaning 'to fall' or 'to fall over.'

SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 270

Set 270 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: capsize, overjoy, blurt, deafen, exult. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. capsize · verb/ˈkæpˌsaɪz/

    to overturn or tip over a boat or vessel

    If too many people try to board the small boat at once, it could easily capsize in the rough waters.

    Synonyms: overturn, tip over, upend

    Origin: The word 'capsize' comes from the late 16th century, derived from the words 'cap' meaning 'to cover' or 'to put on', and 'size,' meaning 'to fall' or 'to fall over.'

  2. overjoy · verb/oʊvərˈdʒɔɪ/

    to be extremely happy or delighted

    She was overjoyed to receive the news of her promotion at work.

    Synonyms: delight, elate, thrill

    Origin: The word 'overjoy' is derived from the prefix 'over-', meaning excessively, combined with 'joy', which comes from the Old French 'joie', stemming from the Latin 'gaudia', meaning 'to rejoice'.

  3. blurt · verb/blɜrt/

    to say something suddenly and without careful consideration

    During the meeting, he couldn't help but blurt out his opinion on the project before thinking it through.

    Synonyms: spill, let slip, divulge

    Origin: The origin of the word 'blurt' is believed to be from the early 19th century, possibly a blend of the word 'blurt' and other influences, mimicking the sound of the act of speaking suddenly or impulsively.

  4. deafen · verb/ˈdɛfən/

    to make someone unable to hear or to muffle sound to a very loud degree

    The explosion was so powerful that it nearly deafened me, leaving my ears ringing for hours.

    Synonyms: stun, muffle, overwhelm

    Origin: Middle English 'deafen', from Old English 'deaf', meaning 'hard of hearing' or 'deaf'.

  5. exult · verb/ɪɡˈzʌlt/

    to show or feel a lively or triumphant joy

    After the final whistle blew, the players began to exult in their hard-fought victory, celebrating with cheers and hugs.

    Synonyms: rejoice, celebrate, triumph

    Origin: Late Middle English, from Latin 'exultare', meaning 'to leap up' or 'to rejoice greatly'