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scholar

noun/ˈskɑːlər/

definition

a person who is highly educated or has an aptitude for study

example

The young scholar received a prestigious fellowship for her groundbreaking research in ancient history.

synonyms
academicstudentintellectual
word origin — from Old French 'escolier' (scholar, student), from Latin 'scholaris' (of a school), from 'schola' (school)

SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 251

Set 251 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: scholar, stimulation, preservation, transition, destruction. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. scholar · noun/ˈskɑːlər/

    a person who is highly educated or has an aptitude for study

    The young scholar received a prestigious fellowship for her groundbreaking research in ancient history.

    Synonyms: academic, student, intellectual

    Origin: from Old French 'escolier' (scholar, student), from Latin 'scholaris' (of a school), from 'schola' (school)

  2. stimulation · noun/ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

    the act of encouraging or arousing interest or enthusiasm

    The teacher used a variety of activities to provide stimulation for her students' creative thinking.

    Synonyms: encouragement, inspiration, arousal

    Origin: from Latin 'stimulatio', which is derived from 'stimulare', meaning 'to goad, urge on'

  3. preservation · noun/prɛzərˈveɪʃən/

    the act of keeping something in its original state or in good condition

    The preservation of historical sites is essential for understanding our cultural heritage.

    Synonyms: conservation, protection, maintenance

    Origin: Late Middle English: from Latin ‘praeservatio(n-)’, from ‘praeservare’ meaning 'to keep safe or guard'.

  4. transition · noun/trænˈzɪʃ.ən/

    the process or period of changing from one state or condition to another

    The company is undergoing a significant transition in its management structure to improve efficiency.

    Synonyms: change, transformation, shift

    Origin: Latin 'transitio', from 'transire' meaning 'to go across, cross over'

  5. destruction · noun/dɪˈstrʌkʃən/

    the act of causing significant damage or ruin

    The earthquake caused widespread destruction across the city, leaving many families homeless.

    Synonyms: devastation, ruin, annihilation

    Origin: from Middle French 'destruction', from Latin 'destructionem', from 'destruere' meaning 'to tear down, destroy'