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conservation

noun/ˌkɑːn.sɚˈveɪ.ʃən/

definition

the act of preserving, protecting, or restoring the natural environment or cultural heritage

example

The government has implemented new policies to enhance wildlife conservation and protect endangered species.

synonyms
preservationprotectionsafeguarding
word origin — from Latin 'conservatio', meaning 'a keeping, maintaining', from 'conservare', meaning 'to keep, preserve'

SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 92

Set 92 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: conservation, controversy, dissolution, independence, struggle. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. conservation · noun/ˌkɑːn.sɚˈveɪ.ʃən/

    the act of preserving, protecting, or restoring the natural environment or cultural heritage

    The government has implemented new policies to enhance wildlife conservation and protect endangered species.

    Synonyms: preservation, protection, safeguarding

    Origin: from Latin 'conservatio', meaning 'a keeping, maintaining', from 'conservare', meaning 'to keep, preserve'

  2. controversy · noun/ˈkɒntrəˌvɜrsi/

    disagreement or argument about a particular issue

    The proposed law sparked a heated controversy among community members, with many voicing their concerns at the town hall meeting.

    Synonyms: dispute, disagreement, contention

    Origin: from Latin 'controversia', from 'controversus' meaning 'turned against'

  3. dissolution · noun/dɪsəˈluʃən/

    the act of dissolving or the state of being dissolved

    The dissolution of the partnership meant that both parties had to settle their financial accounts before moving on.

    Synonyms: disintegration, dissolution, breakup

    Origin: from Latin 'dissolutio', from 'dissolvere' meaning 'to dissolve'

  4. independence · noun/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns/

    the state of being free from the control or influence of others

    Celebrating our national independence reminds us of the sacrifices made for freedom from colonial rule.

    Synonyms: freedom, autonomy, self-sufficiency

    Origin: from Old French 'independance', from Latin 'independentia', from 'independens' meaning 'not hanging from' or 'not depending on'

  5. struggle · verb/ˈstrʌɡəl/

    to make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction

    The prisoner began to struggle against the tight restraints binding his wrists.

    Synonyms: strive, wrestle, battle

    Origin: Middle English 'struglen', probably from Old English 'strūgan' meaning to struggle or strive.