inhibit, relinquish, adjoin, revoke, indicate: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from TOEFL Vocabulary set 134. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

1. inhibit · verb/ɪnˈhɪbɪt/

   to hinder or restrain the action or function of something

   Excessive alcohol consumption can inhibit cognitive function, making it difficult to concentrate.

   Synonyms: restrain, hinder, impede

   Origin: from Latin 'inhibere', meaning 'to hold back' (in- 'in, on' + habere 'to hold')

2. relinquish · verb/rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/

   to give up possession or control of something

   After years of ownership, she decided to relinquish control of the family business to her son.

   Synonyms: surrender, forsake, abandon

   Origin: Middle English, from Latin 'relinquere', meaning 'to leave behind, to abandon' (re- 'again' + linquere 'to leave').

3. adjoin · verb/əˈdʒɔɪn/

   to be next to or joined with something

   The garden will adjoin the new patio area, creating a seamless outdoor space for entertaining.

   Synonyms: attach, connect, border

   Origin: Middle English 'ajoinen', from Old French 'ajoindre', from Latin 'adiungere' (to join to).

4. revoke · verb/rɪˈvoʊk/

   to cancel or withdraw something formally

   The school decided to revoke the student's scholarship due to poor academic performance.

   Synonyms: cancel, rescind, retract

   Origin: from Latin 'revocare', meaning 'to call back'

5. indicate · verb/ˈɪn.dɪ.keɪt/

   to show or point out something

   The survey results indicate a strong preference for remote work among employees.

   Synonyms: show, point out, signify

   Origin: from Latin 'indicare', meaning 'to point out' or 'to show'