Under normal circumstances, we would expect the meeting to start on time.
synonyms
conditionsituationevent
word origin — Late Middle English: from Old French 'circonstance', from Latin 'circumstantia' meaning 'standing around', from 'circum' (around) + 'stare' (to stand)
SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 149
Set 149 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: circumstance, privilege, chronology, mentor, appropriation. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
circumstance · noun/ˈsɝː.kəm.stæns/
a condition or fact that affects a situation
Under normal circumstances, we would expect the meeting to start on time.
Synonyms: condition, situation, event
Origin: Late Middle English: from Old French 'circonstance', from Latin 'circumstantia' meaning 'standing around', from 'circum' (around) + 'stare' (to stand)
privilege · noun/ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ/
a special right or advantage granted to a person or group
As a member of the elite club, she enjoyed the privilege of accessing exclusive events and networking opportunities.
Synonyms: advantage, benefit, right
Origin: from Old French 'privilege', from Latin 'privilegium', meaning 'law affecting a private person'.
chronology · noun/krəˈnɑːləʤi/
the arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence
The historian presented a detailed chronology of the events leading up to the Civil War, highlighting key dates and figures.
Synonyms: timeline, sequence, order
Origin: from Greek 'khronos' meaning 'time' and 'logia' meaning 'study of'
mentor · noun/ˈmɛn.tɔr/
an experienced and trusted adviser
Having a mentor can significantly enhance your career development and personal growth.
Synonyms: advisor, counselor, guide
Origin: The word 'mentor' originates from Greek mythology; Mentor was a character in Homer's 'Odyssey,' an old friend of Odysseus who guided and advised Odysseus's son, Telemachus.
appropriation · noun/əˌproʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/
the act of taking something for one's own use typically without the owner's permission
The artist faced criticism for the cultural appropriation evident in her latest collection, which borrowed heavily from indigenous designs without permission.
Synonyms: seizure, expropriation, theft
Origin: From Latin 'appropriatio', derived from 'appropriare' meaning 'to make one's own'.