Set 152 · Study 1 / 5
Exita feeling of satisfaction with oneself or achieved goals that can lead to a lack of awareness of potential dangers or deficiencies
His complacency after achieving the promotion blinded him to the challenges that lay ahead, making him underestimate his competitors.
Set 152 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: complacency, pariah, ascent, reconnaissance, relic. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
a feeling of satisfaction with oneself or achieved goals that can lead to a lack of awareness of potential dangers or deficiencies
His complacency after achieving the promotion blinded him to the challenges that lay ahead, making him underestimate his competitors.
a person who is rejected or ostracized by society
After the scandal, he became a social pariah, shunned by friends and family alike.
the act of rising or moving upward
The climber's ascent to the peak was both challenging and exhilarating.
the exploration or survey of an area, typically to gather information about enemy forces or terrain
The military unit conducted a thorough reconnaissance of the enemy's positions before launching their attack.
an object surviving from an earlier time, especially one of historical or sentimental interest
The museum displayed a fascinating relic from the ancient Roman Empire, drawing history enthusiasts from all over.