SAT words about support and opposition.

to encourage or assist in wrongdoing

He was accused of aiding and abetting the crime.

to publicly recommend or support

She advocated for better working conditions.

showing opposition or hostility

His antagonistic attitude made collaboration impossible.

to keep away from or prevent from happening

She tried to avoid making the same mistake twice.

kept away from or prevented

He avoided the crowded subway by taking an alternate route.

to support or strengthen

New evidence bolstered the prosecution's case.

to support or strengthen something

Additional evidence was needed to buttress the argument.

avoided or went around something

The new highway bypassed the congested downtown area.

questioned or disputed; faced with difficulties

The lawyer challenged the validity of the evidence presented.

to vigorously support or defend a cause

She championed the rights of minorities.

to find a way around an obstacle or rule

They tried to circumvent the regulations through legal loopholes.

finds a way around an obstacle or rule

The new software circumvents traditional security measures.

to act against something to reduce its effect

The medication helps counteract the effects of the allergy.

to try to develop or acquire

She cultivated relationships with influential people.

protected from attack or harm; spoke in favor of

The lawyer defended her client against the false accusations.

protects from attack or harm; speaks in favor of

The mother bear fiercely defends her cubs from any potential threat.

to discourage from acting by fear of consequences

High penalties deter illegal activities.

to cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm; to prevent or dissuade

The initial setbacks did not discourage her from pursuing her dreams.

to give support, confidence, or hope to someone

Teachers should encourage students to ask questions freely.

gave support, confidence, or hope to someone

Her mentor encouraged her to apply for the prestigious scholarship.

gives support, confidence, or hope to someone

The program encourages young people to pursue careers in science.

to publicly support or approve of something or someone

Several celebrities agreed to endorse the new product line.

to declare public approval of

The celebrity endorsed the new product.

to adopt or support a cause or belief

He espoused progressive political views.

to make an action or process easier

Technology facilitates communication.

to encourage or promote the development of something

The program aims to foster creativity among young students.

to encourage the development of

The program fosters creativity in children.

to hinder or impede movement or progress

Bad weather hampered rescue efforts.

to create difficulties that delay or prevent progress

Poor weather conditions could hinder the rescue operation.

to create difficulties resulting in delay

Lack of funding hindered the research.

to delay or prevent progress by obstructing

Heavy traffic will impede our journey to the airport.

to delay or prevent by obstructing

Red tape impeded the project's progress.

unable to act naturally due to self-consciousness; restrained

He felt inhibited around strangers and rarely spoke up in groups.

to treat a person or group as insignificant or peripheral

The new policies threatened to marginalize workers who lacked technical skills.

to nullify or make ineffective

His poor performance negated all the progress he had made.

nullifying or making ineffective; denying the truth of something

His rude behavior was negating all the goodwill he had built up.

to make legally void or ineffective; to cancel out

The court's decision could nullify the previous agreement.

to care for and encourage growth

Parents nurture their children's talents.

to block or get in the way of

Debris obstructed the road after the storm.

blocked or hindered; prevented from passing through

The fallen tree obstructed the road and caused a traffic jam.

removed or prevented a difficulty or need

The new software obviated the need for manual data entry.

to actively resist or disagree with

Many citizens opposed the new law.

in conflict or disagreement with something

Many residents were opposed to the construction of the new highway.

to exceed or surpass in a competition or comparison

Demand for the product began to outstrip supply within weeks.

to prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread

Justice will prevail in the end despite current setbacks.

stopped something from happening or someone from doing something

Quick action by firefighters prevented the fire from spreading.

to support or actively encourage; to raise to a higher position

The campaign aims to promote awareness of mental health issues.

a person who advocates for something; a supporter

She is a strong proponent of renewable energy sources.

to keep safe from harm or injury

Parents naturally want to protect their children from danger.

capable of or intended for protection

Workers must wear protective gear in the laboratory.

to reject or suppress forcibly

The court quashed the conviction.

to put an end to by force

Police were called to quell the disturbance.

an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler; defiance of authority

The rebellion against the king lasted for three years.

strengthening or supporting, especially with additional material or assistance

The teacher kept reinforcing the lesson through repetition.

restrained, prevented, or inhibited; subdued by force

He had repressed memories of his difficult childhood.

a cancellation or postponement of punishment; temporary relief from harm

The governor granted a last-minute reprieve to the prisoner.

to withstand the action or effect of

She resisted the urge to respond angrily.

the refusal to accept or comply with something; the ability to withstand

There was strong resistance to the proposed changes.

makes an attack in return for a similar attack; takes revenge

When provoked, she never retaliates with harsh words.

a person or thing competing with another; to compete with

The two companies have been rivals for decades.

to deliberately destroy or obstruct

Someone sabotaged the company's computer systems.

to restrain or prevent

Rules stifled creativity in the workplace.

to prevent or hinder the progress of something

Lack of funding could stymie the research project.

seeking to undermine an established system or institution

The government banned what it considered subversive literature.

to forcibly put an end to

The regime suppressed all opposition.

to prevent from accomplishing something

Security forces thwarted the terrorist plot.

to weaken or damage gradually

The scandal undermined public trust in the government.