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assurance

noun/əˈʃʊrəns/

definition

a positive declaration intended to give confidence or certainty

example

After reviewing the project details, the manager gave his assurance that the deadline would be met without any issues.

synonyms
guaranteepromiseconfidence
word origin — from Middle English 'assurance', from Old French 'assurance', based on the verb 'asseurer' meaning 'to secure or make safe'.

SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 7

Set 7 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: assurance, apprenticeship, coalition, narrative, sanction. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. assurance · noun/əˈʃʊrəns/

    a positive declaration intended to give confidence or certainty

    After reviewing the project details, the manager gave his assurance that the deadline would be met without any issues.

    Synonyms: guarantee, promise, confidence

    Origin: from Middle English 'assurance', from Old French 'assurance', based on the verb 'asseurer' meaning 'to secure or make safe'.

  2. apprenticeship · noun/əˈprɛn(t)ɪʃɪp/

    a system of training a new generation of practitioners in a trade or profession through hands-on experience and supervision

    Many young people enter an apprenticeship program to gain valuable skills and hands-on experience in their chosen trade.

    Synonyms: traineeship, internship, vocational training

    Origin: from Middle French 'aprentiss', meaning 'learner' or 'pupil', derived from the verb 'apprendre', meaning 'to learn'

  3. coalition · noun/ˌkoʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən/

    a group of individuals or organizations that come together for a common purpose or goal

    The environmental coalition aims to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable practices among local businesses.

    Synonyms: alliance, partnership, confederation

    Origin: from Latin 'coalitio', meaning 'a growing together', from 'co-' (together) + 'alere' (to nourish)

  4. narrative · noun/ˈnær.ə.tɪv/

    a spoken or written account of connected events or experiences

    The author presented a compelling narrative of her journey through adversity and triumph.

    Synonyms: account, story, tale

    Origin: The word 'narrative' originates from the Latin 'narrativus', which means 'telling', from 'narrare', meaning 'to tell or relate'.

  5. sanction · noun/ˈsæŋkʃən/

    a penalty or coercive measure imposed to enforce compliance or punish violations

    The government imposed economic sanctions on the country to pressure it into complying with international laws.

    Synonyms: penalty, punishment, restriction

    Origin: from Latin 'sanctio', meaning 'consecration, decree, penalty'