a group of individuals or organizations that seek to influence political decisions and legislation
example
The environmental lobby has been actively campaigning for stricter regulations on carbon emissions.
synonyms
interestsadvocacy grouppressure group
word origin — The word 'lobby' originates from the Middle English 'lobby', meaning a covered way or entrance, derived from the Old English 'lobia', related to 'lobe', which refers to a 'room or corridor'. Its political meaning evolved in the 19th century.
SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 75
Set 75 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: lobby, coup, dosage, impulse, vanity. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
lobby · noun/ˈlɑːbi/
a group of individuals or organizations that seek to influence political decisions and legislation
The environmental lobby has been actively campaigning for stricter regulations on carbon emissions.
Synonyms: interests, advocacy group, pressure group
Origin: The word 'lobby' originates from the Middle English 'lobby', meaning a covered way or entrance, derived from the Old English 'lobia', related to 'lobe', which refers to a 'room or corridor'. Its political meaning evolved in the 19th century.
coup · noun/ku/
a sudden and unlawful seizure of power from a government
The military staged a coup against the democratically elected government, leading to widespread unrest.
Synonyms: overthrow, coup d'état, revolution
Origin: French, literally meaning 'blow' or 'strike'
dosage · noun/ˈdoʊ.sɪdʒ/
the amount of a medicine or drug prescribed to be taken at one time or taken regularly
The doctor recommended a lower dosage to minimize potential side effects during treatment.
Synonyms: dosage amount, dose, prescription
Origin: Derived from the French word 'dosage', which comes from 'doser', meaning to measure out a dose.
impulse · noun/ˈɪmpʌls/
a sudden urge or desire to act without premeditation
On an impulse, she decided to book a spontaneous trip to the beach for the weekend.
Synonyms: urge, instinct, inclination
Origin: from Latin 'impulsus', meaning 'a pushing' or 'a driving forward', from 'impellere', meaning 'to drive or to push'.
vanity · noun/ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/
excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements
Her vanity was evident in the way she always spent hours getting ready before any event, ensuring her appearance was flawless.
Synonyms: pride, conceit, arrogance
Origin: From Old French 'vanite', from Latin 'vanitas' meaning 'emptiness, futility, worthlessness'.