The company's attempt to launch its new product turned into a complete fiasco when the prototype failed during the demonstration.
synonyms
debacledisasterflop
word origin — The word 'fiasco' originates from the Italian word 'fiasco,' which means 'flask' or 'bottle,' and was used in the context of a theatrical production that failed; it became associated with failure in general.
SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 136
Set 136 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: fiasco, tyrant, brawl, chaperon, exemplar. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
fiasco · noun/fiˈæskoʊ/
a complete failure, often in a humiliating way
The company's attempt to launch its new product turned into a complete fiasco when the prototype failed during the demonstration.
Synonyms: debacle, disaster, flop
Origin: The word 'fiasco' originates from the Italian word 'fiasco,' which means 'flask' or 'bottle,' and was used in the context of a theatrical production that failed; it became associated with failure in general.
tyrant · noun/ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive ruler
The people revolted against the tyrant whose oppressive regime had caused widespread suffering and fear.
Synonyms: despot, dictator, oppressor
Origin: From the Latin 'tyrannus', from the Greek 'tyrannos', meaning 'a master or ruler'.
brawl · noun/brɔl/
a noisy, disorderly fight or scuffle
The bar closed early after a large brawl broke out among the patrons.
Synonyms: fight, scuffle, melee
Origin: The word 'brawl' originates from the early 16th century, possibly from the Middle English word 'brawlen', which means 'to quarrel' or 'to wrangle'.
chaperon · noun/ˈʃæp.ə.roʊn/
a person who accompanies and looks after another person or group, often in social settings
The school arranged for a chaperon to accompany the students on their field trip to ensure they stayed safe and behaved appropriately.
Synonyms: escort, guardian, companion
Origin: from the Old French 'chaperon', meaning 'hood', which is a diminutive of 'chape', from Latin 'cappa' meaning 'cloak or hood'.
exemplar · noun/ɪɡˈzɛmplɑr/
a person or thing serving as a typical example or excellent model
The scientist was regarded as an exemplar of innovative research in renewable energy.
Synonyms: model, archetype, paradigm
Origin: from Latin 'exemplar', meaning 'sample' or 'pattern', derived from 'exemplum'.