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violation

noun/ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən/

definition

the act of breaking or disregarding a law or rule

example

The company faced severe penalties due to a violation of environmental regulations.

synonyms
breachinfringementtransgression
word origin — from Latin 'violationem', meaning 'a breaking' or 'a violating', from 'violare' meaning 'to violate'

violation, missile, dependence, embodiment, bower: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from SAT Vocabulary Level 1 set 288. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

  1. violation · noun/ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən/

    the act of breaking or disregarding a law or rule

    The company faced severe penalties due to a violation of environmental regulations.

    Synonyms: breach, infringement, transgression

    Origin: from Latin 'violationem', meaning 'a breaking' or 'a violating', from 'violare' meaning 'to violate'

  2. missile · noun/ˈmɪs.əl/

    a weapon designed to be launched and guided toward a target

    The military launched a strategic missile aimed at striking the enemy's command center.

    Synonyms: projectile, rocket, weapon

    Origin: From Latin 'missilis' meaning 'that may be thrown, missile', from 'mittere' meaning 'to send' or 'to throw'.

  3. dependence · noun/dɪˈpɛnəns/

    the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something

    Her dependence on technology has made it difficult for her to interact face-to-face with others.

    Synonyms: reliance, dependency, subordination

    Origin: from Middle French 'dépendance', from Latin 'dependentia', from 'dependere' meaning 'to hang from, to rely on'

  4. embodiment · noun/ɪnˈbɑːdɪmənt/

    the physical manifestation or representation of an idea or quality

    The statue in the park is an embodiment of freedom, capturing the essence of the struggle for liberty.

    Synonyms: incarnation, manifestation, representation

    Origin: from Middle English, from the verb 'embody', which comes from the Old French 'embodier', from 'en-' meaning 'in' and 'body'; related to the Latin 'embodiare', meaning to give a body to.

  5. bower · noun/ˈbaʊɚ/

    a sheltered or leafy dwelling or recess

    The birds built their nests in a shady bower, safely hidden from predators.

    Synonyms: alcove, nook, arbor

    Origin: Middle English 'bouer', from Old English 'bur', meaning dwelling or dwelling place.