prohibit; command against
The law would proscribe the sale of alcohol near schools.
Vocabulary like proscribe 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.
lying down; having a tendency (to); often used in combination
breed; transmit from one generation to the next
a natural tendency or inclination
appease; make peace with
advocate; a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
corresponding; the relation between things with respect to their quantity or degree
suitableness; correct or appropriate behavior
ordinary and dull
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