Set 110 · Study 1 / 5
Exitan agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time
After weeks of intense fighting, the two factions finally declared a truce to negotiate peace.
Set 110 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: truce, innocence, insurgent, gambit, menace. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
an agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time
After weeks of intense fighting, the two factions finally declared a truce to negotiate peace.
the state of being free from guilt or moral wrong
The jury ruled in favor of the defendant, affirming his innocence in the charges against him.
a member of a political or armed group that opposes a governing authority
The government accused the insurgents of launching attacks on military bases to destabilize the region.
a calculated move or strategy intended to gain an advantage often at the risk of a loss
Her decision to quit her job without another offer was a risky gambit to pursue her passion for art full-time.
a person or thing that is likely to cause harm or danger
The stray dogs in the neighborhood have become a real menace to the local residents, often rummaging through trash and causing chaos.