Word Master — Set 15

Set 15 of Word Master covers 5 words: consummate, abrogate, attest, culminate, spew. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. consummate · adjective/ˈkɑn.səˌmeɪt/

   complete or perfect in every respect

   He is a consummate professional who always does his best work.

   Synonyms: complete, perfect, flawless

   Origin: from Latin 'consummatus', meaning 'brought to completion, perfected'

2. abrogate · verb/ˈæb.roʊ.ɡeɪt/

   to formally abolish or annul a law or agreement

   The government decided to abrogate the old law that was no longer useful.

   Synonyms: revoke, annul, cancel

   Origin: From Latin 'abrogare' meaning 'to repeal' or 'to annul'; 'ab-' means 'from' and 'rogare' means 'to ask' or 'propose'.

3. attest · verb/əˈtɛst/

   to provide evidence or bear witness to something

   The witnesses will attest to what they saw during the event.

   Synonyms: witness, confirm, verify

   Origin: from Latin 'attestari', meaning 'to bear witness'

4. culminate · verb/ˈkʌlmɪneɪt/

   to reach a climax or point of highest development

   After many years of practice, her hard work will culminate in a big performance.

   Synonyms: conclude, finish, peak

   Origin: from Latin 'culminare', meaning 'to reach the top'

5. spew · verb/spju/

   to expel or discharge something in a forceful or violent manner

   The volcano began to spew lava and ash into the sky.

   Synonyms: spout, eject, release

   Origin: Middle English 'spewen', from Old English 'spēowan'.