Advanced — Set 68

Set 68 of Advanced covers 5 words: derive, eliminate, compile, attain, restrain. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. derive · verb/dəˈraɪv/

   receive or obtain something, usually beneficial, from something else

   Many cancer patients have said they derived the highest benefit from combining chemotherapy with acupuncture to minimize side effects.

   Synonyms: get, acquire, receive

   Origin: late Middle English (in the sense ‘draw a fluid through or into a channel’): from Old French deriver or Latin derivare, from de- ‘down, away’ + rivus ‘brook, stream’

2. eliminate · verb/əˈlɪməˌneɪt/

   get rid of something completely.

   With the rise of email and office printers, the need for fax machines has been virtually eliminated.

   Synonyms: eradicate, get rid of, remove

   Origin: mid 16th century (in the sense ‘drive out’): from Latin eliminat- ‘turned out of doors’, from the verb eliminare, from e- (variant of ex-) ‘out’ + limen, limin- ‘threshold’

3. compile · verb/kəmˈpaɪl/

   bring a variety of information together from other sources, such as in a list, a document, an album

   Olesia was asked to compile a report on rehabilitation centers available in the area, based on cost and service reviews.

   Synonyms: arrange, gather, organize

   Origin: Middle English: from Old French compiler or its apparent source, Latin compilare ‘plunder or plagiarize’

4. attain · verb/əˈteɪn/

   be successful in reaching a goal that has been difficult

   After several long years of hard work, Oleg was able to attain his diploma in veterinary science.

   Synonyms: achieve, reach, accomplish

   Origin: Middle English (in the senses ‘bring to justice’ and ‘reach a state’): from Old French ateindre, from Latin attingere, from ad- ‘at, to’ + tangere ‘to touch’

5. restrain · verb/rəˈstreɪn/

   limit or control something or somebody

   At risk of bankruptcy, the family-owned restaurant had to restrain its expenditure, and so they decided to reduce their plate size considerably.

   Synonyms: confine, limit, hamper

   Origin: Middle English: from Old French restreign-, stem of restreindre, from Latin restringere, from re- ‘back’ + stringere ‘to tie, pull tight’