SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 267

Set 267 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: victor, necessity, mood, duplicate, rebel. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. victor · noun/ˈvɪk.tər/

   a person who defeats an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition

   After an intense match, the champion emerged as the clear victor of the tournament.

   Synonyms: winner, conqueror, champion

   Origin: from Latin 'victor', meaning 'conqueror'

2. necessity · noun/nəˈsɛs.ɪ.ti/

   the state of being required or indispensable

   In times of crisis, the necessity for effective communication becomes increasingly clear.

   Synonyms: need, requirement, essentials

   Origin: Late Middle English: from Old French 'necessité', from Latin 'necessitas', from 'necessarius' meaning 'unavoidable'

3. mood · noun/muːd/

   a temporary state of mind or feeling

   She was in a cheerful mood after receiving good news about her job application.

   Synonyms: temper, atmosphere, spirit

   Origin: Old English 'mod,' meaning 'mood, spirit, courage' related to the Germanic root 'muth.'

4. duplicate · noun/ˈduː.plɪ.kət/

   an exact copy of something

   Please make a duplicate of the report to send to the client.

   Synonyms: copy, replica, facsimile

   Origin: from Latin 'duplicatus', meaning 'folded over or doubled'; from 'duplex' meaning 'twofold'.

5. rebel · noun/ˈrɛb.əl/

   a person who resists authority control or tradition

   The young artist was considered a rebel for her unconventional approach to painting.

   Synonyms: insurgent, dissident, revolutionary

   Origin: from Old French 'rebel', from Latin 'rebellis', meaning 'to rebel'.