Set 11 · Study 1 / 5
Exita cause of damage or harm
The decision to cut funding for the community center was made with little regard for the detriment it would cause to local youth programs.
Set 11 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: detriment, epitaph, resentment, gall, carnage. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
a cause of damage or harm
The decision to cut funding for the community center was made with little regard for the detriment it would cause to local youth programs.
a phrase or statement in memory of a person who has died, typically inscribed on a tombstone
The epitaph on her gravestone read, 'Beloved mother and friend, forever in our hearts.'
a feeling of displeasure or indignation at some act, remark, or person regarded as causing injury or insult
She felt a deep sense of resentment toward her colleague for taking credit for her work.
bold, impudent behavior
I can't believe she had the gall to ask for a raise after showing up late every day.
the killing of a large number of people or animals in a cruel or violent manner
The battlefield was left in a state of carnage, with countless lives lost during the fierce conflict.