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ethic

noun/ˈɛθɪk/

a set of moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity

The company's strong work ethic is evident in the dedication and productivity of its employees.

moralityprinciplesvalues
word origin — from Greek 'ethos' meaning 'character'

SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 111

Set 111 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: ethic, stealth, intervention, thesis, complement. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. ethic · noun/ˈɛθɪk/

    a set of moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity

    The company's strong work ethic is evident in the dedication and productivity of its employees.

    Synonyms: morality, principles, values

    Origin: from Greek 'ethos' meaning 'character'

  2. stealth · noun/stɛlθ/

    the act of moving, proceeding, or acting in a covert way to avoid detection

    The predator approached its prey with incredible stealth, ensuring it remained undetected until the last moment.

    Synonyms: furtiveness, secrecy, surreptitiousness

    Origin: Middle English 'stelthe', from Old English 'stþlþ' meaning 'stealthy, secret, concealed', related to the verb 'stelan' meaning 'to steal'.

  3. intervention · noun/ˌɪn.tɚˈven.ʃən/

    the act of intervening in a situation to alter its course or outcome

    The government decided to take immediate intervention to prevent the economic crisis from worsening.

    Synonyms: intercession, mediation, involvement

    Origin: from Latin 'interventio', meaning 'a coming between'

  4. thesis · noun/ˈθisɪs/

    a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved

    Her thesis presents a compelling argument about the impact of climate change on biodiversity.

    Synonyms: dissertation, proposition, hypothesis

    Origin: from Greek 'thesis', meaning 'a placing', 'position', from 'thesis' meaning 'to put or place'

  5. complement · noun/ˈkɑːmplɪmənt/

    something that completes or goes well with something

    The bright red wine was the perfect complement to the rich, savory flavors of the steak.

    Synonyms: supplement, enhancement, counterpart

    Origin: from Latin 'complementum', meaning 'that which completes'