a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care
example
The dancer performed a series of intricate maneuvers that left the audience in awe.
synonyms
maneuveroperationtactic
word origin — The word 'maneuver' comes from the French 'manœuvre', which is derived from the Latin 'manu opera', meaning 'with work of the hand'.
SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 107
Set 107 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: maneuver, relish, torment, sarcasm, drone. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
maneuver · noun/məˈnuːvər/
a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care
The dancer performed a series of intricate maneuvers that left the audience in awe.
Synonyms: maneuver, operation, tactic
Origin: The word 'maneuver' comes from the French 'manœuvre', which is derived from the Latin 'manu opera', meaning 'with work of the hand'.
relish · noun/ˈrɛlɪʃ/
great enjoyment or pleasure
She ate the delicious meal with great relish, savoring every bite as if it were a rare delicacy.
Synonyms: enjoyment, pleasure, delight
Origin: Middle English relisshen, from Latin relīcere, meaning 'to leave behind' or 'to remain.'
torment · noun/tɔrˈmɛnt/
severe physical or mental suffering
The witnesses described the torment of the victims as unbearable, leaving lasting scars on their minds.
Synonyms: anguish, suffering, tormenting
Origin: from Latin 'tormentum', meaning 'a twisting or torment'
sarcasm · noun/ˈsɑr.kæ.zəm/
the use of irony to mock or convey contempt
Her comment dripped with sarcasm, making it clear that she didn't really think the idea was good.
Synonyms: irony, mockery, satire
Origin: from Greek 'sarkasmos', meaning 'to tear flesh, to sneer' which comes from 'sarkazein', meaning 'to tear flesh'.
drone · noun/droʊn/
an unmanned aerial vehicle or a remote-controlled aircraft
The scientists used a drone to capture detailed aerial images of the forest for their research.
Origin: The word 'drone' originally referred to a male bee (from Old English 'drān') and later came to signify an unmanned aircraft, due to its ability to operate autonomously like a male bee in its colony.