After the heavy rain, the river caused a devastating flood that affected thousands of homes.
synonyms
delugeinundationoverflow
word origin — Old English 'flod', related to the Proto-Germanic 'flōd' and the Proto-Indo-European root 'pleu-', meaning 'to flow' or 'to overflow'.
SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 178
Set 178 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: flood, jungle, conjunction, cant, astrology. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
flood · noun/fləd/
an overflow of water onto normally dry land
After the heavy rain, the river caused a devastating flood that affected thousands of homes.
Synonyms: deluge, inundation, overflow
Origin: Old English 'flod', related to the Proto-Germanic 'flōd' and the Proto-Indo-European root 'pleu-', meaning 'to flow' or 'to overflow'.
jungle · noun/ˈdʒʌŋɡl/
a dense forest in a tropical region
The explorers trekked through the dense jungle, marveling at the vibrant plants and the sounds of exotic wildlife.
Synonyms: forest, rainforest, thicket
Origin: The word 'jungle' comes from the Hindi word 'jangal', meaning 'hostile' or 'uncultivated land'.
conjunction · noun/kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
a word that connects clauses or sentences or coordinates words in the same clause
In English, the most common conjunctions are 'and', 'but', and 'or', which help to link ideas smoothly.
Synonyms: connector, conjunctional word, linking word
Origin: from Latin 'conjunctio', meaning 'joining together'; from 'con-' (together) + 'junctio' (joining)
cant · noun/kænt/
insincere, especially conventional expressions of enthusiasm for high ideals, goodness, or justice
The politician's speech was filled with empty cant, making it difficult to tell what he truly believed about the issues at hand.
Synonyms: hypocrisy, sentimentality, fawning
Origin: Early 19th century, possibly from 'cant' meaning a particular language used by a specific group, derived from the medieval Latin 'cantus' meaning 'song' or 'chant'.
astrology · noun/əˈstrɑlədʒi/
the study of the positions and movements of celestial bodies in relation to human affairs and natural phenomena
Many people turn to astrology to gain insights into their personalities and life events based on their zodiac signs.
Origin: From Late Latin 'astrologia', from Greek 'ἀστρολογία' (astrología) which combines 'ἄστρον' (astron) meaning 'star' and 'λόγος' (logos) meaning 'study' or 'discourse'.