After a long journey across the ocean, passengers will disembark from the cruise ship at the scheduled port.
synonyms
disembark fromleaveget off
word origin — from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'opposite of' + 'embark', which originates from Middle French 'embarquer' (to go on board a ship), from 'en-' (put in) + 'barque' (small boat or bark).
SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 314
Set 314 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: disembark, concoct, blare, mortify, reassess. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
disembark · verb/ˌdɪs.ɪmˈbɑrk/
to leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
After a long journey across the ocean, passengers will disembark from the cruise ship at the scheduled port.
Synonyms: disembark from, leave, get off
Origin: from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'opposite of' + 'embark', which originates from Middle French 'embarquer' (to go on board a ship), from 'en-' (put in) + 'barque' (small boat or bark).
concoct · verb/kənˈkɑkt/
to create or devise something, often by combining various elements
The chef decided to concoct a new dessert by blending chocolate, fruit, and spices to create a unique flavor.
Synonyms: forge, devise, fabricate
Origin: derived from Latin 'concoctus', which is the past participle of 'concoquere', meaning 'to cook together' or 'to prepare'.
blare · verb/blɛr/
to make a loud, harsh sound
The sirens began to blare as the fire truck rushed to the scene of the emergency.
Synonyms: blast, roar, din
Origin: The word 'blare' originated in the early 19th century, possibly from the Middle English word 'blaren,' meaning to cry out or shout.
mortify · verb/ˈmɔr.tɪ.faɪ/
to cause someone to feel embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated
She was mortified when she realized she had been speaking with spinach stuck in her teeth all evening.
Synonyms: embarrass, humiliate, shame
Origin: From Latin 'mortificare', from 'mors, mortis' meaning 'death' + 'facere' meaning 'to make'.
reassess · verb/ˌriːəˈsɛs/
to evaluate or consider again
After receiving new feedback from the team, we decided to reassess our current strategy to better align with our goals.
Synonyms: re-evaluate, reconsider, review
Origin: The word 'reassess' is formed by the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the verb 'assess', which comes from the Latin 'assessare', meaning 'to sit beside' and 'evaluate'.