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profession

noun/prəˈfɛʃən/

definition

a paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification

example

After completing her advanced studies, she was excited to start her profession as a doctor.

synonyms
occupationvocationcareer
word origin — from Old French 'profession', from Latin 'professio', from 'profitēri' meaning to declare publicly.

profession, insider, asylum, sacrifice, tribute: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from SAT Vocabulary Level 1 set 292. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

  1. profession · noun/prəˈfɛʃən/

    a paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification

    After completing her advanced studies, she was excited to start her profession as a doctor.

    Synonyms: occupation, vocation, career

    Origin: from Old French 'profession', from Latin 'professio', from 'profitēri' meaning to declare publicly.

  2. insider · noun/ˈɪnˌsaɪdər/

    a person with special knowledge or access to information within a particular group or organization

    An insider leaked confidential information about the company's upcoming merger.

    Synonyms: informant, confidant, member

    Origin: The term 'insider' is derived from the combination of 'in' meaning within and 'sider', which comes from the Middle English 'siden' meaning to be on the side of, indicating someone who is within a group or organization.

  3. asylum · noun/əˈsaɪ.ləm/

    protection granted to individuals in a foreign country due to persecution or danger in their home country

    After fleeing their war-torn country, the refugees sought asylum in a neighboring nation to escape persecution.

    Synonyms: sanctuary, refuge, safe haven

    Origin: from Latin 'asylum', from Greek 'asylon', meaning 'refuge, place of safety'

  4. sacrifice · noun/ˈsækrɪfaɪs/

    the act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else

    The coach made a significant sacrifice by putting in extra hours to train the team, prioritizing their success over personal time.

    Synonyms: offering, forfeit, surrender

    Origin: from Latin 'sacrificium', from 'sacer' meaning 'sacred' and 'facere' meaning 'to make'

  5. tribute · noun/ˈtrɪb.juːt/

    an act, statement, or gift intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration

    The community held a tribute concert in honor of the late musician, showcasing his most beloved songs.

    Synonyms: homage, respect, testimonial

    Origin: from Latin 'tributum', meaning 'a thing contributed, tax or tribute paid', from 'tribuere' meaning 'to assign, allot, distribute'.