SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 126

Set 126 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: pauper, moor, infusion, squat, affliction. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. pauper · noun/ˈpɑː.pɚ/

   a person who is extremely poor and unable to provide for basic necessities

   Despite his efforts, he found himself living as a pauper in the city, struggling to find food and shelter.

   Synonyms: poor person, destitute, indigent

   Origin: From Middle English pauper, from Old French paupre, from Latin pauper meaning 'poor, meager'.

2. moor · noun/mʊr/

   a tract of open uncultivated upland typically covered with heather and coarse grasses

   The hikers spent the afternoon exploring the vast moor, taking in the stunning views of the heather-covered landscape.

   Synonyms: heath, bog, wasteland

   Origin: From Old English 'mōr', meaning 'a morass, swamp, or marsh'.

3. infusion · noun/ɪnˈfjuzhən/

   the process of combining one substance with another to enhance or alter its properties

   The infusion of herbal extracts into the tea enhanced its flavor and health benefits.

   Synonyms: introduction, blending, mixture

   Origin: from Latin 'infusio', meaning 'a pouring in'

4. squat · verb/skwɑt/

   to bend one's knees and lower the body close to the ground

   To strengthen her legs, she decided to squat lower during her workouts.

   Synonyms: crouch, bend, kneel

   Origin: Middle English 'squat', from Old French 'esquat', from Latin 'exquatere', meaning 'to press down or crush'.

5. affliction · noun/əˈflɪkʃən/

   a state of pain, distress, or grief

   After the loss of her father, she found herself in deep affliction, unable to find solace in anything around her.

   Synonyms: misery, suffering, distress

   Origin: Late Middle English, from Old French 'affliccion', from Latin 'afflictio', from 'affligere' meaning 'to strike down'.