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aggression

noun/əˈɡrɛʃ.ən/

definition

hostile or violent behavior toward others

example

The coach was concerned about the players' aggression during the match, fearing it might lead to injuries.

synonyms
hostilityaggressionbelligerence
word origin — from Latin 'aggressio', which derives from 'aggredi', meaning 'to approach, to attack'

SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 132

Set 132 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: aggression, champion, toxicity, ambiguity, crest. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. aggression · noun/əˈɡrɛʃ.ən/

    hostile or violent behavior toward others

    The coach was concerned about the players' aggression during the match, fearing it might lead to injuries.

    Synonyms: hostility, aggression, belligerence

    Origin: from Latin 'aggressio', which derives from 'aggredi', meaning 'to approach, to attack'

  2. champion · noun/ˈtʃæmpjən/

    a person who has defeated all opponents in a competition

    After an intense tournament, Sarah was crowned the champion of the regional chess competition.

    Synonyms: titleholder, winner, victor

    Origin: from Old French 'champion', from Latin 'campio', which means 'to fight' or 'one who fights'.

  3. toxicity · noun/tɑkˈsɪk.ɪ.ti/

    the quality of being harmful or unpleasant in a pervasive way

    The toxicity of the workplace environment made it increasingly difficult for employees to maintain their motivation and well-being.

    Synonyms: poisonousness, harmfulness, danger

    Origin: Derived from the Latin word 'toxicus', meaning 'poisonous', which in turn comes from 'toxicum', meaning 'poison'.

  4. ambiguity · noun/æmˈbɪɡ.juː.ə.ti/

    the quality of being open to more than one interpretation or having double meanings

    The ambiguity in the legal contract led to significant disputes between the parties involved.

    Synonyms: uncertainty, vagueness, ambiguity

    Origin: from Latin 'ambiguus', meaning 'having double meaning' or 'uncertain', derived from 'amb-' meaning 'both ways' and 'agere' meaning 'to lead'.

  5. crest · noun/krɛst/

    the top or highest part of something

    After a challenging climb, we finally reached the crest of the mountain, where the view was breathtaking.

    Synonyms: summit, peak, pinnacle

    Origin: Middle English 'creste', from Old French 'creste', from Latin 'crista' meaning 'tuft, plume, or crest'.