Set 175 · Study 1 / 5
Exita company controlled by a larger parent company
The multinational corporation expanded its operations by acquiring a new subsidiary based in Europe.
Set 175 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: subsidiary, mosaic, commodity, buoy, anthropology. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
a company controlled by a larger parent company
The multinational corporation expanded its operations by acquiring a new subsidiary based in Europe.
a decorative art form created by assembling small pieces of colored glass stone or other materials to form a picture or pattern
The artist spent months carefully placing each tile to create a stunning mosaic that depicted a vibrant underwater scene.
a raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold
The price of crude oil, a vital commodity in the energy market, has seen significant fluctuations this year.
a floating device used to mark a location or provide mooring for vessels
The bright orange buoy floated on the water, marking the entrance to the harbor.
the study of humans, their behavior, societies, and cultures
Her fascination with anthropology led her to explore diverse cultures around the world.