SAT Archaic Words

thereto

to the thing mentioned

ex: The lease entitles the holder to use the buildings and any land attached thereto.

thereunder

under the thing mentioned

ex: This plan is only available because of this law and any regulations made thereunder.

thereupon

immediately after the thing mentioned; on the thing mentioned

ex: The audience thereupon rose to its feet. It was a large sign, with black letters printed thereupon.

therewith

with or in the thing mentioned

ex: Enclosed therewith will be...

whence

from where

ex: They returned whence they came

whereas

indicator of comparison/ contrast

ex: She believed it was too large, whereas he believed...

whereby

by which; because of which

ex: She will practice faithfully every day, whereby she will find her skill increases.

wherefore

why

ex: Wherefore art thou Romeo?

wherein

in which place; in what way

ex: Wherein lies the problem.

whereof

of what or which

ex: I know whereof I speak (I know what I'm talking about)

whereupon

and then; as a result of

ex: He told her he had lied, whereupon she stalked out of the room.

hence

for this reason

ex: We suspect they are trying to hide something, hence the need for an independent inquiry.

henceforth

starting from a particular time through all future time

ex: Henceforth, you will be know as Sir Galahad.

hereby

as a result of this statement, and in a manner that makes it legal

ex: You are hereby declared a doctor (written on a certificate).

herein

in this document/ statement/ fact

ex: Neither party is willing to compromise, and herein lies the problem.

hereto

to this

ex: Pursuant hereto, you must report for jury duty (in a letter).

heretofore

before this time

ex: Heretofore, she had never thought about it.

hereunder

enclosed within

ex: hereunder you will find a copy of...

hereupon

after this; as a direct result of this situation

ex: Hereupon, the next session will commence.

herewith

with this letter/book/document

ex: I enclose herewith...

thereby

used to introduce the result of the action or situation mentioned

ex: Regular exercise strengthens the heart, there by reducing risk.

therefrom

from the thing mentioned

ex: The committee will examine the agreement and any problems arising therefrom.

therein

in the thing mentioned

ex: The insurance policy covers the building and any furniture contained therein.

thereof/ thereon

the thing/ on the thing mentioned

ex: Is the property or any part thereof used for gardening?

A meeting to discuss the unusual event and the committee report thereon.