give knowledge or understanding
The lecture helped enlighten the students about quantum physics.
Vocabulary like enlighten appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
local; a disease that is constantly present to a greater or lesser degree
support; be behind; approve of
suffer; put up with something or somebody unpleasant
stimulate; cause to be alert and energetic
weaken; weaken mentally or morally
carry out; ensure observance of laws and rules
cause; call forth
something mysterious or puzzling
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