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decline

noun/dɪˈklaɪn/

definition

a gradual reduction or decrease in quality, quantity, or strength

example

The decline in customer satisfaction has prompted the company to reevaluate its services.

synonyms
decreasereductiondiminishment
word origin — from Old French 'decliner', derived from Latin 'declinare', meaning 'to lean down' or 'to bend down'

SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 181

Set 181 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: decline, axiom, integrity, perception, excitement. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. decline · noun/dɪˈklaɪn/

    a gradual reduction or decrease in quality, quantity, or strength

    The decline in customer satisfaction has prompted the company to reevaluate its services.

    Synonyms: decrease, reduction, diminishment

    Origin: from Old French 'decliner', derived from Latin 'declinare', meaning 'to lean down' or 'to bend down'

  2. axiom · noun/ˈæk.si.əm/

    a statement or proposition regarded as being self-evidently true

    In mathematics, the Pythagorean theorem is often accepted as an axiom, serving as a fundamental building block for further proofs.

    Synonyms: principle, maxim, truth

    Origin: from Greek 'axioma', meaning 'that which is deemed worthy' or 'that which is thought fitting'; from 'axioo' meaning 'to deem worthy'

  3. integrity · noun/ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti/

    the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

    Her integrity is reflected in her commitment to always telling the truth, even when it’s difficult.

    Synonyms: honesty, morality, uprightness

    Origin: Latin 'integritas', from 'integer' meaning 'whole' or 'complete'

  4. perception · noun/pərˈsɛpʃən/

    the process of becoming aware of something through the senses

    Her perception of the artwork changed after hearing the artist's explanation.

    Synonyms: awareness, insight, cognition

    Origin: from Latin 'perceptio', meaning 'taking in, receiving', from 'percipere' (to perceive).

  5. excitement · noun/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

    a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness

    The children felt a surge of excitement as they entered the amusement park, eager to try all the thrilling rides.

    Synonyms: enthusiasm, exhilaration, eagerness

    Origin: The word 'excitement' comes from the Latin 'excitare', meaning 'to call out' or 'to rouse', which evolved into the Old French 'exciter' before entering Middle English.