Word Master — Set 64

Set 64 of Word Master covers 5 words: promulgate, rile, exult, exonerate, remonstrate. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. promulgate · verb/ˈprɑː.məl.ɡeɪt/

   to make an idea or belief known to many people by declaring it publicly

   The government decided to promulgate new laws about protecting the environment.

   Synonyms: announce, declare, broadcast

   Origin: from Latin 'promulgare', meaning 'to make known or to publish'

2. rile · verb/raɪl/

   to make someone annoyed or agitated

   His constant laughing seemed to rile her during the serious meeting.

   Synonyms: annoy, irritate, vex

   Origin: Late 19th century, related to the word 'rile', of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of 'roil'.

3. exult · verb/ɪɡˈzʌlt/

   to show or feel triumphant elation or jubilation

   The team began to exult after winning the championship game.

   Synonyms: rejoice, celebrate, delight

   Origin: From Latin 'exultare', meaning 'to leap up' or 'to rejoice greatly'.

4. exonerate · verb/ɪɡˈzɑː.nə.reɪt/

   to clear from blame or fault

   The new evidence helped to exonerate him from the crime he did not commit.

   Synonyms: absolve, clear, vindicate

   Origin: from Latin 'exonerare', meaning 'to unburden' or 'to free from a burden'

5. remonstrate · verb/rɪˈmɑn.str.eɪt/

   to make a forcefully reproachful protest

   The citizens went to the town hall to remonstrate against the new laws that they believed were unfair.

   Synonyms: protest, complain, argue

   Origin: Late Latin 'remonstrāre', from 're-' (again) and 'monstrāre' (to show)