SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 130

Set 130 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: dislike, guilt, passport, diversity, notion. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. dislike · noun/dɪsˈlaɪk/

   a feeling of not liking someone or something

   Her strong dislike for spicy food made it difficult for her to enjoy many local dishes.

   Synonyms: aversion, distaste, hatred

   Origin: The word 'dislike' comes from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' or 'the opposite of' and 'like', derived from Old English 'lician', meaning 'to please'.

2. guilt · noun/ɡɪlt/

   a feeling of regret or remorse for having committed a wrong or misdeed

   After lying to her friend, she felt a deep sense of guilt that kept her awake at night.

   Synonyms: remorse, regret, shame

   Origin: Middle English 'gilte', from Old English 'gielt', from the Proto-Germanic '*gultiz', meaning 'sacred' or 'guilt'.

3. passport · noun/ˈpæspɔrt/

   an official document issued by a government certifying the holder's identity and citizenship allowing them to travel internationally

   Before boarding the airplane, I had to show my passport at the check-in counter.

   Synonyms: travel document, identification document

   Origin: The word 'passport' originates from the Middle English 'passporte', which is derived from the combination of 'pass', meaning to go or travel, and 'port', referring to a place of entry or exit.

4. diversity · noun/daɪˈvɜrsɪti/

   the state of being diverse or having a variety of different elements

   The diversity of cultures in the city makes it a vibrant place to live.

   Synonyms: variety, assortment, multiplicity

   Origin: From Latin 'diversitas', from 'diversus' meaning 'diverse, different'

5. notion · noun/ˈnoʊʃən/

   a general idea or belief about something

   The notion of democracy is central to the principles of many modern societies.

   Synonyms: concept, idea, belief

   Origin: from Latin 'notio', meaning 'a making known, a concept'