SAT Difficult
SAT Prep  /  Words  /  Difficult  /  divulge

divulge

//daɪˈvʌldʒ//
English Definition
To reveal (secret information).
中文释义
泄露;透露
Example Sentence

Archaeologists refused to divulge the exact location of the newly discovered tomb until it could be secured.

考古学家拒绝透露新发现墓葬的确切位置,直到它得到保护。

Antonyms
💡
Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
di- + vulg(大众) → 公之于众。
Know this word? Mark it mastered, or move on.
← Previous Next →

Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “divulge”?

  1. A To strengthen; reinforce.
  2. B To reveal (secret information).
  3. C To interpret or understand in a particular way.
  4. D To scold severely.
Show answer

B — To reveal (secret information).. “divulge” means To reveal (secret information)..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “To reveal (secret information).”?

  1. A upbraid
  2. B construe
  3. C divulge
  4. D fortify
Show answer

C — divulge. “divulge” means To reveal (secret information)..

Common questions about “divulge”

What does “divulge” mean?

divulge — To reveal (secret information).. In Chinese: 泄露;透露.

How do you pronounce “divulge”?

divulge is pronounced //daɪˈvʌldʒ//.

How is “divulge” used in a sentence?

Archaeologists refused to divulge the exact location of the newly discovered tomb until it could be secured. (考古学家拒绝透露新发现墓葬的确切位置,直到它得到保护。)

What are synonyms for “divulge”?

reveal, disclose, expose — all close in meaning to divulge (To reveal (secret information).).

What is the opposite of “divulge”?

conceal, withhold — each the opposite of divulge (To reveal (secret information).).

Is “divulge” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. divulge is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “divulge”?

di- + vulg(大众) → 公之于众。

Progress / 学习进度
29%
through SAT Difficult
This level: 0 mastered (0% of the level)
The Digital SAT tests vocabulary through Words in Context questions, never as a standalone definition. Learn the word, then use it against a real passage.