Her intent to help the community was clear from her dedication to volunteer work.
synonyms
purposeaimgoal
word origin — From Middle English 'entent', from Latin 'intentio', meaning 'a stretching out, aiming at' (from 'intendere').
intent, dividend, obligation, surplus, mistake: meanings and examples
Learn these 5 words from SAT Vocabulary Level 1 set 30. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.
intent · noun/ɪnˈtɛnt/
the purpose or aim behind an action
Her intent to help the community was clear from her dedication to volunteer work.
Synonyms: purpose, aim, goal
Origin: From Middle English 'entent', from Latin 'intentio', meaning 'a stretching out, aiming at' (from 'intendere').
dividend · noun/ˈdɪvɪˌdɛnd/
a sum of money paid regularly by a company to its shareholders out of its profits
The company announced a significant dividend increase, rewarding its shareholders for their loyalty.
Synonyms: distribution, profit share, return
Origin: from Latin 'dividendum', meaning 'that which is to be divided'
obligation · noun/ˌɑːblɪˈɡeɪʃən/
a duty or commitment that one is bound to perform
He felt a strong obligation to support his family during difficult times.
Synonyms: duty, commitment, responsibility
Origin: from Middle French 'obligation', from Latin 'obligatio', from 'obligare' meaning 'to bind'
surplus · noun/ˈsɜrpləs/
an amount that is more than what is needed or used
The company reported a surplus of goods at the end of the fiscal year, which allowed them to reduce prices.
Synonyms: excess, remainder, leftover
Origin: From Middle English surpluss, from Anglo-Norman surplu, from Latin superplus, meaning exceeding what is required.
mistake · noun/mɪˈsteɪk/
an action or judgment that is misguided or wrong
It was a terrible mistake to ignore the warning signs before making the decision.
Synonyms: error, blunder, oversight
Origin: from Old French 'mistake' (mistaker), from 'mist' (to miss) + 'take'