SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 99

Set 99 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: typify, allay, rehash, dawdle, addle. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. typify · verb/ˈtɪp.ɪ.faɪ/

   to serve as a typical example of something

   The artist's latest work typifies the essence of modern abstract painting.

   Synonyms: represent, symbolize, embody

   Origin: early 19th century, from typify (verb) based on type (noun), influenced by the French 'typer' meaning 'to represent or symbolize'

2. allay · verb/əˈleɪ ˈmɪtɪˌɡeɪt əˈsweɪdʒ/

   to diminish or put to rest fears, concerns, or pain

   The teacher spoke calmly to allay the students' fears about the upcoming exam.

   Synonyms: alleviate, mitigate, assuage

   Origin: from Old English 'aleggen', meaning to lay down or put aside; relates to the action of lessening or diminishing.

3. rehash · verb/riˈhæʃ/

   to discuss or present something again in a new way or with slight modifications

   The team decided to rehash the old marketing strategy, aiming to present it with new insights that could appeal to a younger audience.

   Synonyms: rework, revise, redo

   Origin: The word 'rehash' is a combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and 'hash,' which originates from the Old French 'hacher,' meaning 'to chop.' It evolved in the context of discussing or presenting ideas that have already been stated, often in a modified form.

4. dawdle · verb/ˈdɔː.dəl/

   to waste time or move aimlessly without a purpose

   Instead of finishing his homework, Jake decided to dawdle around the house, playing video games for hours.

   Synonyms: linger, procrastinate, dillydally

   Origin: Origin uncertain; possibly a combination of 'dawd' (to waste time) and 'daddle' (to walk or move in a lazy manner) from the early 19th century.

5. addle · verb/ˈæd.əl/

   to confuse or muddle someone or something

   The complex instructions seemed to addle my mind, leaving me completely unsure of what to do next.

   Synonyms: confuse, perplex, bewilder

   Origin: Middle English 'addlen', related to the Old English 'ædlan' meaning to make foolish or to be muddled, possibly derived from the Proto-Germanic '*addōną'.