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caliber

noun/ˈkæl.ɪ.bɚ/

definition

the diameter of a lengthy object especially a bullet or a gun barrel

example

The rifle was designed to accommodate a higher caliber round, which improves its stopping power.

synonyms
widthdiametergauge
word origin — from French 'calibre', from Italian 'calibro', meaning 'gauge' or 'measurement', which is derived from Latin 'calibra', meaning 'measure'.

SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 193

Set 193 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: caliber, millennium, anger, mystery, expedition. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. caliber · noun/ˈkæl.ɪ.bɚ/

    the diameter of a lengthy object especially a bullet or a gun barrel

    The rifle was designed to accommodate a higher caliber round, which improves its stopping power.

    Synonyms: width, diameter, gauge

    Origin: from French 'calibre', from Italian 'calibro', meaning 'gauge' or 'measurement', which is derived from Latin 'calibra', meaning 'measure'.

  2. millennium · noun/mɪˈlɛn.i.əm/

    a period of one thousand years

    The new millennium began with celebrations around the world, marking the turn of the year 2000.

    Synonyms: thousand years, thousandth anniversary, millenary

    Origin: The word 'millennium' comes from the Latin 'mille' meaning 'thousand' and 'annus' meaning 'year'.

  3. anger · noun/ˈæŋɡər/

    a strong feeling of displeasure or hostility

    Her anger boiled over when she found out about the betrayal.

    Synonyms: rage, fury, wrath

    Origin: Middle English: from Old Norse 'angr' (meaning grief, sorrow), influenced by Old English 'anga' (also meaning grief, anxiety).

  4. mystery · noun/ˈmɪstəri/

    something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain

    The origins of the ancient artifact remain a complete mystery to archaeologists.

    Synonyms: enigma, puzzle, riddle

    Origin: Middle English, from Old French 'mistere', from Latin 'mysterium', from Greek 'mystērion', meaning 'secret' or 'hidden thing'

  5. expedition · noun/ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/

    a journey undertaken for a specific purpose such as exploration or research

    The researchers set off on a scientific expedition to study the effects of climate change on polar ice caps.

    Synonyms: journey, voyage, adventure

    Origin: from Latin 'expeditio', meaning 'a marching out' or 'preparation', which derives from 'expedire' meaning 'to free, to set free or to hasten'.