negate
Pronunciation: nih-GAYT
verb
Definition of negate
To nullify; make ineffective
Synonyms for negate
- nullify
- invalidate
- cancel
negate in a Sentence
- One poor performance can negate months of hard work and preparation.
Why negate Matters for GRE & SAT
"negate" is a verb that means "To nullify; make ineffective" closely related to words like "nullify", "invalidate", "cancel". As a word starting with N, it belongs to a cluster of GRE and SAT vocabulary that test-takers often encounter in Verbal Reasoning, Text Completion, and Reading Comprehension sections.
On the GRE, understanding "negate" helps you distinguish between closely related answer choices in Sentence Equivalence questions. On the SAT, recognizing this word in context strengthens your performance on Craft & Structure and Words in Context questions. Seeing how "negate" is used in sentences — like the examples above — builds the contextual understanding that standardized tests reward.
Study tip: Start with the definition and part of speech (verb). Then learn its 3 synonyms to build a word network. Finally, practice with spaced repetition to move "negate" into long-term memory.
How to Remember negate
One effective way to remember "negate" (verb) is to group it with similar words you already know: "nullify" and "invalidate" and "cancel". When you encounter "negate" on a test, these synonym connections help you quickly recall its meaning — "To nullify; make ineffective".
Use flashcard apps with spaced repetition to review "negate" at increasing intervals until it becomes automatic.
More Vocabulary Words Starting with N
- nadir — the absolute lowest point or worst moment
- naive — showing a lack of experience or judgment
- narrate — To give an account of events or experiences
- nascent — in the process of emerging, being born, or starting to develop
- negate — To make ineffective; to nullify
- neglect — To fail to care for or give proper attention to something
- negligent — Failing to take proper care in doing something
- negligent — lacking care or attention
- negligible — So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering
- negotiate — To try to reach an agreement through discussion