the state of being without a job despite actively seeking work
example
Despite her qualifications, prolonged unemployment has left her feeling discouraged and restless.
synonyms
joblessnessunemployabilityidleness
word origin — The word 'unemployment' is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not', and 'employment' from the Latin 'implicare' meaning 'to involve or engage'.
SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 211
Set 211 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: unemployment, accountant, eddy, concord, aria. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
unemployment · noun/ˌʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt/
the state of being without a job despite actively seeking work
Despite her qualifications, prolonged unemployment has left her feeling discouraged and restless.
Synonyms: joblessness, unemployability, idleness
Origin: The word 'unemployment' is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not', and 'employment' from the Latin 'implicare' meaning 'to involve or engage'.
accountant · noun/əˈkaʊntənt/
a person responsible for financial record keeping and reporting
My accountant helped me prepare my tax returns for this year.
Synonyms: bookkeeper, auditor, financial manager
Origin: The word 'accountant' originates from the Old French 'aconter', which means 'to account or calculate', and is derived from the Latin 'computare'.
eddy · noun/ˈɛdi/
a small whirl of water or air that moves against the main current
The boat navigated carefully through the eddy, avoiding the stronger current that threatened to pull it off course.
Synonyms: whirlpool, vortex, swirl
Origin: Middle English 'eddie', probably from Old English 'ædige', meaning 'eddy, whirlpool'.
concord · noun/ˈkɑːŋkɔrd/
a state of agreement or harmony
The two countries reached a state of concord, allowing for increased cooperation in trade and diplomacy.
Synonyms: accord, harmony, agreement
Origin: from Latin 'concordia' meaning 'agreement, harmony', from 'con-' (together) + 'cor' (heart)
aria · noun/ˈɛr.i.ə/
a long song for a solo voice in an opera or oratorio
The soprano delivered a breathtaking aria that captivated the entire audience during the second act of the opera.
Synonyms: melody, air, tune
Origin: The word 'aria' comes from the Italian 'aria', meaning 'air', which is derived from Latin 'aera', meaning 'air' or 'atmosphere'.