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carcass

noun/ˈkɑr.kəs/

the dead body of an animal, especially after it has been butchered

After the hunt, the hunters carefully inspected the carcass of the deer to ensure it was suitable for processing.

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word origin — Middle English 'carcasse', from Old French 'carcace', from Late Latin 'carcassa', probably from a Gaulish source.

SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 149

Set 149 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: carcass, censure, travail, grandeur, rhetoric. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. carcass · noun/ˈkɑr.kəs/

    the dead body of an animal, especially after it has been butchered

    After the hunt, the hunters carefully inspected the carcass of the deer to ensure it was suitable for processing.

    Synonyms: remains, corpse, cadaver

    Origin: Middle English 'carcasse', from Old French 'carcace', from Late Latin 'carcassa', probably from a Gaulish source.

  2. censure · noun/ˈsɛnʃər/

    an expression of strong disapproval or criticism

    The senator faced censure from his colleagues after his controversial remarks during the debate.

    Synonyms: criticism, reprimand, condemnation

    Origin: From Latin 'censura', meaning assessment or judgment

  3. travail · noun/trəˈveɪl/

    painful or laborious effort

    After months of travail, the team's hard work finally paid off when they launched their innovative product.

    Synonyms: toil, labor, effort

    Origin: From Middle English 'travaile', from Old French 'travailler', from Latin 'tripalium', a torture device.

  4. grandeur · noun/ˈɡræn.dʒɚ/

    the quality of being grand or impressive in appearance or style

    The grandeur of the palace took everyone's breath away as they walked through its elaborately decorated halls.

    Synonyms: grandeur, magnificence, splendor

    Origin: from Middle French 'grandeur', from 'grand' meaning 'large, great', from Latin 'grandis'.

  5. rhetoric · noun/ˈrɛtərɪk/

    the art of persuasive speaking or writing

    The politician's speech was filled with powerful rhetoric that captivated the audience and swayed their opinions.

    Synonyms: persuasion, discourse, eloquence

    Origin: from Latin 'rhetorica', from Greek 'rhetorikē', meaning 'art of discourse'