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plague

noun/pleɪɡ/

definition

a contagious bacterial disease characterized by fever and delirium

example

The outbreak of plague in the medieval city led to widespread fear and panic among the residents.

synonyms
pestilenceepidemiccontagion
word origin — from Latin 'plaga' meaning 'a stroke, blow, or plague'

SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 245

Set 245 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: plague, breakthrough, faction, acknowledgment, flavor. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. plague · noun/pleɪɡ/

    a contagious bacterial disease characterized by fever and delirium

    The outbreak of plague in the medieval city led to widespread fear and panic among the residents.

    Synonyms: pestilence, epidemic, contagion

    Origin: from Latin 'plaga' meaning 'a stroke, blow, or plague'

  2. breakthrough · noun/ˈbreɪkˌθru/

    a significant and dramatic development or achievement that overcomes an obstacle

    The scientists celebrated their groundbreaking breakthrough in cancer research, which could potentially save millions of lives.

    Synonyms: advance, innovation, discovery

    Origin: The term 'breakthrough' is a compound word formed from 'break' and 'through,' with 'break' originating from Old English 'bræcan' meaning to shatter or destroy, and 'through' originating from Old English 'þurh' meaning by means of.

  3. faction · noun/ˈfæk.ʃən/

    a group of individuals within a larger organization or community with shared interests or beliefs often in opposition to other groups

    The political faction within the party has been gaining influence and pushing for reforms that align with their beliefs.

    Synonyms: clique, factional group, camp

    Origin: from Latin 'factio', meaning 'a making, a doing, a party, or a faction'

  4. acknowledgment · noun/əkˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/

    the act of recognizing or admitting the existence or truth of something

    The acknowledgment of the team's hard work was celebrated at the annual awards ceremony.

    Synonyms: recognition, admission, acceptance

    Origin: The word 'acknowledgment' originates from Middle English 'aknowlechen,' from the Old English 'oncnawan' (to recognize) + '-ledge' (a suffix indicating action or process).

  5. flavor · noun/ˈfleɪvər/

    the distinctive taste of a food or drink

    The chocolate cake has a rich flavor that makes it irresistible.

    Synonyms: taste, savor, essence

    Origin: Middle English, from Old French 'flaveur', from Latin 'flavor', from 'flavere' meaning 'to smell' or 'to taste'.