TOEFL Vocabulary — Set 58

Set 58 of TOEFL Vocabulary covers 5 words: negate, coincide, derive, manipulate, abate. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. negate · verb/nɪˈɡeɪt/

   to nullify or make ineffective

   The new evidence does not negate the previous findings, but rather complements them.

   Synonyms: nullify, cancel, invalidate

   Origin: from Latin 'negare', meaning 'to deny'

2. coincide · verb/ˈkoʊ.ɪn.saɪd/

   to occur at the same time or place

   The festival will coincide with the city's annual celebration, making it a perfect time for visitors to experience both events.

   Synonyms: concur, overlap, synchronise

   Origin: from Latin 'coincidere', meaning 'to fall together', from 'com-' (together) + 'cadere' (to fall)

3. derive · verb/dɪˈraɪv/

   to obtain or receive from a source

   Researchers often derive conclusions from their experiments to support their hypotheses.

   Synonyms: obtain, receive, extract

   Origin: Derived from Latin 'derivare', meaning 'to lead down' or 'to draw off'.

4. manipulate · verb/məˈnɪpjəˌleɪt/

   to control or influence someone or something in a skillful but often unfair or deceitful way

   He was able to manipulate the audience's emotions with his powerful speech.

   Synonyms: control, influence, maneuver

   Origin: Early 19th century, from Latin 'manipulat-' meaning 'handled', from 'manipulus' meaning 'a handful', from 'manus' meaning 'hand'.

5. abate · verb/əˈbeɪt/

   to reduce in degree or intensity

   The manager decided to abate the noise levels in the office to create a more productive work environment.

   Synonyms: diminish, lessen, reduce

   Origin: Middle English abaten, from Old French abattre 'to beat down', from a- (from Latin ad 'to, at') + battre 'to beat'