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assay

noun/əˈseɪ/

a test to analyze or measure the composition or quality of a substance

The laboratory performed a thorough chemical assay to determine the purity of the sample.

analysisexaminationevaluation
word origin — Middle English, from Old French 'assai' meaning 'sampling, trial', from the verb 'essayer' meaning 'to try, attempt'

SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 232

Set 232 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: assay, stability, latitude, attitude, deity. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. assay · noun/əˈseɪ/

    a test to analyze or measure the composition or quality of a substance

    The laboratory performed a thorough chemical assay to determine the purity of the sample.

    Synonyms: analysis, examination, evaluation

    Origin: Middle English, from Old French 'assai' meaning 'sampling, trial', from the verb 'essayer' meaning 'to try, attempt'

  2. stability · noun/stəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

    the state of being stable or not likely to change

    The stability of the economy is crucial for attracting foreign investments.

    Synonyms: steadiness, firmness, balance

    Origin: from Latin 'stabilitas', from 'stabilis' meaning steady or firm

  3. latitude · noun/ˈlæ.tɪ.tud/

    the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator measured in degrees

    The latitude of New York City is approximately 40.7 degrees north, placing it well above the equator.

    Synonyms: parallel, latitude line, declination

    Origin: from Latin 'latitudo', from 'latus' meaning 'broad' or 'wide'

  4. attitude · noun/ˈætɪtuːd/

    a settled way of thinking or feeling about something

    Her positive attitude towards challenges helps her overcome obstacles with ease.

    Synonyms: mindset, outlook, stance

    Origin: from French 'attitude', from Italian 'attitudine', from Latin 'aptitudo', meaning 'fitness, tendency'

  5. deity · noun/ˈdiː.ə.ti/

    a divine being or god

    In ancient cultures, people often worshipped a variety of deities, each representing different aspects of life and nature.

    Synonyms: god, divinity, spirit

    Origin: from Latin 'deitas', derived from 'deus' meaning 'god'