bounty, anchor, anthem, outlook, classification: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from SAT Vocabulary Level 1 set 46. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

1. bounty · noun/ˈbaʊnti/

   a generous gift or reward

   The charity event was a success, providing a bounty of donations that exceeded our expectations.

   Synonyms: reward, gift, boon

   Origin: Middle English bounte, from Anglo-French bonté, from Latin bonitatem (nominative bonitas) ‘goodness’

2. anchor · noun/ˈæŋ.kɚ/

   a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom

   The captain ordered the crew to drop the anchor to secure the ship in place during the storm.

   Synonyms: moor, lodestone, weight

   Origin: Old English 'anca', from Proto-Germanic '*ankrō', and from Latin 'ancora'.

3. anthem · noun/ˈænθəm/

   a song of devotion or loyalty often associated with a particular group or cause

   The national anthem was sung with great pride at the beginning of the ceremony.

   Synonyms: hymn, song, chant

   Origin: Originated from the Old Latin 'antiphona', from Ancient Greek 'αντιφωνα' (antiphōna), meaning 'sung in response'.

4. outlook · noun/ˈaʊt.lʊk/

   a person's point of view or general attitude toward life

   Her optimistic outlook on life helps her overcome challenges with a positive attitude.

   Synonyms: perspective, viewpoint, attitude

   Origin: Originates from the combination of 'out' and 'look', referring to the way one looks at or considers the world.

5. classification · noun/ˌklæsəfɪˈkeɪʃən/

   the process of arranging or organizing items into categories based on shared characteristics

   The classification of animals into different phyla helps scientists understand evolutionary relationships.

   Synonyms: categorization, sorting

   Origin: from Latin 'classificatio', from 'classis' meaning 'class' and 'facere' meaning 'to make'