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charter

noun/ˈtʃɑrtər/

a written instrument or document that outlines the rights and responsibilities of an organization or government institution

The organization received a new charter that defined its goals and operational rules for the upcoming year.

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word origin — from Old French 'chartere', from Latin 'chartula' meaning 'a paper, a document', which is a diminutive of 'charta' meaning 'paper' or 'leaf'.

SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 238

Set 238 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: charter, facet, barb, demise, bolt. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. charter · noun/ˈtʃɑrtər/

    a written instrument or document that outlines the rights and responsibilities of an organization or government institution

    The organization received a new charter that defined its goals and operational rules for the upcoming year.

    Synonyms: document, certificate, agreement

    Origin: from Old French 'chartere', from Latin 'chartula' meaning 'a paper, a document', which is a diminutive of 'charta' meaning 'paper' or 'leaf'.

  2. facet · noun/ˈfæs.ɪt/

    a particular aspect or side of something

    One important facet of a successful business is its ability to adapt to changing market conditions.

    Synonyms: aspect, feature, side

    Origin: from Middle French 'facette', diminutive of 'face', from Latin 'facies' meaning 'appearance, form'

  3. barb · noun/bɑrb/

    a sharp projection or point often found at the end of a hook or arrow

    The fisherman expertly cast his line, ensuring the barb of the hook was sharp enough to catch the fish.

    Synonyms: point, spike, prong

    Origin: Middle English 'barbe', from Latin 'barba' meaning 'beard' or 'hair', as the term likely referred to the projecting hairs or points resembling a beard.

  4. demise · noun/dɪˈmaɪz/

    the end or failure of an enterprise or institution

    The sudden demise of the once-thriving company shocked its employees and the local community.

    Synonyms: collapse, failure, downfall

    Origin: from Latin 'demissio', meaning 'dismissal or removal'

  5. bolt · noun/boʊlt/

    a metal pin or fastener with a head and a screw thread

    Make sure to use a high-quality bolt to ensure that everything stays securely fastened together.

    Synonyms: fastener, screw, pin

    Origin: Old English 'bolt' meaning 'a bar or a pin', from Proto-Germanic '*baldaz', meaning 'to make firm or secure'.