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sensitivity

noun/ˌsɛnsəˈtɪvɪti/

definition

the quality of being sensitive to physical or emotional stimuli

example

Her emotional sensitivity allowed her to connect deeply with others and understand their feelings.

synonyms
responsivenessawarenessawareness
word origin — from Latin 'sensitivus', meaning 'capable of feeling'.

SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 255

Set 255 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: sensitivity, intern, distortion, worry, gale. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. sensitivity · noun/ˌsɛnsəˈtɪvɪti/

    the quality of being sensitive to physical or emotional stimuli

    Her emotional sensitivity allowed her to connect deeply with others and understand their feelings.

    Synonyms: responsiveness, awareness, awareness

    Origin: from Latin 'sensitivus', meaning 'capable of feeling'.

  2. intern · noun/ˈɪnˌtɜrn/

    a student or recent graduate who works temporarily in a position to gain practical experience

    As an intern at the marketing firm, she gained valuable insights into the industry and developed her professional skills.

    Synonyms: trainee, apprentice, student

    Origin: derived from the Latin word 'internus' meaning 'inner' or 'internal'

  3. distortion · noun/dɪsˈtɔːrʃən/

    the action of twisting out of shape or altering the original form

    The artist's unique style often involves a deliberate distortion of the human figure, making it appear both abstract and expressive.

    Synonyms: deformation, alteration, warping

    Origin: from Middle French 'distorsion', from Latin 'distortio', from 'distortus', the past participle of 'distorquere' meaning 'to twist apart'

  4. worry · noun/ˈwɝːi/

    a state of anxiety or unease about a real or potential problem

    Her constant worry about the upcoming exam kept her up at night.

    Synonyms: concern, anxiety, fret

    Origin: The word 'worry' originates from the Old English 'wyrgan', meaning 'to strangle' or 'to choke', which evolved to represent a sense of mental stress or anxiety.

  5. gale · noun/ɡeɪl/

    a strong wind blowing at a speed of 34 to 40 knots

    The sailors knew they had to secure the sails tightly as a gale suddenly swept across the sea, churning the waves into a frenzy.

    Synonyms: storm, squall, blow

    Origin: Middle English, from Old Norse 'gale' meaning 'storm or strong wind'