SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 62

Set 62 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: antedate, seethe, nauseate, teem, deride. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. antedate · verb/ˌæn.tɪˈdeɪt/

   to precede in time or occur earlier than

   The discovery of ancient artifacts antedates the founding of the city by several centuries.

   Synonyms: precede, predate, foredate

   Origin: The word 'antedate' comes from the Latin term 'ante-datum', which means 'before a date'.

2. seethe · verb/siːð/

   to bubble up as a result of being boiled or to be filled with intense but unexpressed anger

   As the water began to **seethe**, bubbles formed on the surface and rose rapidly.

   Synonyms: boil, simmer, fume

   Origin: Old English 'sēothan', meaning 'to boil'.

3. nauseate · verb/ˈnɔːziˌeɪt/

   to cause a feeling of sickness or disgust

   The strong smell of the spoiled food began to nauseate everyone in the room.

   Synonyms: sicken, disgust, offend

   Origin: from Latin 'nauseatus', past participle of 'nauseare', which means 'to feel seasick'

4. teem · verb/tim/

   to be full of or swarming with

   The garden was teeming with colorful butterflies and buzzing bees during the summer months.

   Synonyms: overflow, swarm, abound

   Origin: Middle English 'temen', from Old English 'tēoman', meaning 'to teem, bring forth or give birth'

5. deride · verb/dɪˈraɪd/

   to mock or express contempt for someone or something

   Many critics deride the movie for its lack of originality and predictable plot.

   Synonyms: mock, ridicule, scorn

   Origin: from Latin 'deridere', meaning 'to laugh at'