Her enthusiasm for art was evident as she spoke passionately about her latest project.
synonyms
excitementeagernessfervor
word origin — from the Greek 'enthousiasmos', meaning 'to be inspired or possessed by a god or spirit'
SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 170
Set 170 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: enthusiasm, orientation, nirvana, depletion, trek. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
enthusiasm · noun/ɪnˈθuːziˌæzəm/
intense and eager enjoyment or interest
Her enthusiasm for art was evident as she spoke passionately about her latest project.
Synonyms: excitement, eagerness, fervor
Origin: from the Greek 'enthousiasmos', meaning 'to be inspired or possessed by a god or spirit'
orientation · noun/ˌɔriənˈteɪʃən/
the determination of the relative position of something or someone
During the hiking trip, we relied on our compass for proper orientation in the wilderness.
Synonyms: positioning, alignment, direction
Origin: The word 'orientation' comes from the Latin 'orientatio', from 'orientare' which means 'to set in a certain direction', relating to the east (orientem).
nirvana · noun/nɪrˈvɑnə/
a state of perfect happiness and liberation from suffering
After years of seeking inner peace, she finally felt she had reached a state of nirvana, free from all her worries.
Synonyms: bliss, paradise, ecstasy
Origin: from Sanskrit 'nirvāṇa', meaning 'extinction' or 'to extinguish'
depletion · noun/dɪˈpliːʃən/
the reduction or loss of a substance or resource
The depletion of natural resources due to overconsumption is a major concern for future generations.
Synonyms: reduction, decrease, drain
Origin: From Middle English 'depleten', from Latin 'depletus', meaning 'to drain away'.
trek · noun/trɛk/
a long arduous journey often undertaken on foot
After months of planning, the group finally set out on their long trek through the Himalayas.
Synonyms: expedition, journey, hike
Origin: The word 'trek' originates from the Afrikaans word 'trek', meaning 'to pull' or 'to haul', which was used to describe the migration of Dutch colonists in South Africa during the 1830s.