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savanna

noun/səˈvænə/

definition

a grassy plain in tropical and subtropical regions with few trees

example

The African savanna is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including elephants and lions.

synonyms
grasslandprairiesteppe
word origin — The word 'savanna' comes from the Spanish word 'sabana', which is derived from the Taino word 'zabana', meaning 'treeless plain'.

savanna, rival, collage, discretion, intrigue: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from SAT Vocabulary Level 1 set 167. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

  1. savanna · noun/səˈvænə/

    a grassy plain in tropical and subtropical regions with few trees

    The African savanna is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including elephants and lions.

    Synonyms: grassland, prairie, steppe

    Origin: The word 'savanna' comes from the Spanish word 'sabana', which is derived from the Taino word 'zabana', meaning 'treeless plain'.

  2. rival · noun/ˈraɪvəl/

    a person or thing that competes with another

    The two companies have been fierce rivals in the tech industry for over a decade.

    Synonyms: competitor, challenger, adversary

    Origin: from Latin 'rivālis', meaning 'one who competes for the same thing' (from 'rivus', meaning 'a brook or stream').

  3. collage · noun/kəˈlɑʒ/

    a artistic composition made of various materials or elements pasted together

    The artist created a stunning collage using magazine clippings, photographs, and bits of fabric to express her unique vision.

    Synonyms: mosaic, assemblage, montage

    Origin: French 'coller', meaning 'to glue or paste'

  4. discretion · noun/dɪˈskrɛʃən/

    the quality of being careful about how you act or speak in order to avoid causing offense or revealing confidential information

    The manager exercised discretion when handling sensitive employee information, ensuring that only authorized personnel had access to it.

    Synonyms: tact, prudence, discretional

    Origin: Middle English, from Old French 'discretion', from Latin 'discretio', meaning 'a separating or distinguishing' from 'discernere' meaning 'to distinguish or discern'.

  5. intrigue · verb/ɪnˈtrig/

    to arouse curiosity or interest in something

    The mysterious letter she received from an unknown sender began to intrigue her, making her eager to uncover its secrets.

    Synonyms: interest, captivate, fascinate

    Origin: From French 'intriguer', derived from Latin 'intricare' meaning 'to entangle, perplex'.