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repudiate

verb/rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/

definition

to refuse to accept or be associated with

example

The politician decided to repudiate the allegations made against him, claiming they were entirely unfounded.

synonyms
rejectdisownrenounce
word origin — from Latin 'repudiare', meaning 'to cast off, reject'

TOEFL Vocabulary — Set 51

Set 51 of TOEFL Vocabulary covers 5 words: repudiate, gerrymander, contemplate, meditate, innovate. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. repudiate · verb/rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/

    to refuse to accept or be associated with

    The politician decided to repudiate the allegations made against him, claiming they were entirely unfounded.

    Synonyms: reject, disown, renounce

    Origin: from Latin 'repudiare', meaning 'to cast off, reject'

  2. gerrymander · verb/ˈdʒɛrɪˌmændɚ/

    manipulate the boundaries of an electoral district to favor one party or class

    The politicians decided to gerrymander the district lines to ensure their party maintained a majority in the upcoming elections.

    Synonyms: manipulate, skew, distort

    Origin: The term 'gerrymander' is a portmanteau of the name of Elbridge Gerry, a Massachusetts governor who approved a redistricting plan in 1812 that gave his party an advantage, and 'salamander,' referencing the shape of one of the districts.

  3. contemplate · verb/ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/

    to think deeply or consider carefully

    After the meeting, she took some time to contemplate her options for the project.

    Synonyms: ponder, reflect, deliberate

    Origin: from Latin 'contemplari', meaning 'to gaze attentively, to observe closely'

  4. meditate · verb/ˈmɛdəˌteɪt/

    to engage in a mental exercise for the purpose of reaching a heightened level of spiritual awareness or relaxation

    Every morning, she takes time to meditate and clear her mind before starting the day.

    Synonyms: contemplate, reflect, ponder

    Origin: from Latin 'meditatus', past participle of 'meditari', meaning 'to think, ponder, contemplate'

  5. innovate · verb/ˈɪnəˌveɪt/

    to introduce something new or make changes to something established in order to improve it

    To stay competitive in the market, the company decided to innovate its product line with cutting-edge technology.

    Synonyms: create, introduce, modernize

    Origin: from Latin 'innovare', meaning 'to renew or change', from 'in-' meaning 'into' + 'novare' meaning 'to make new'.