The lighthearted banter between the friends made the long road trip much more enjoyable.
synonyms
railleryreparteejoking
word origin — Originates from the late 17th century, derived from the French word 'banter', which means 'to jest' or 'to joke'.
SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 153
Set 153 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: banter, intellect, mutiny, autopsy, topography. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
banter · noun/ˈbæn.tɚ/
playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
The lighthearted banter between the friends made the long road trip much more enjoyable.
Synonyms: raillery, repartee, joking
Origin: Originates from the late 17th century, derived from the French word 'banter', which means 'to jest' or 'to joke'.
intellect · noun/ˈɪntəˌlɛkt/
the capacity for thinking, reasoning, and understanding
Her sharp intellect allowed her to solve complex problems that others found daunting.
Synonyms: intelligence, brainpower, understanding
Origin: Middle French 'intellect', from Latin 'intellectus', from 'intelligere' meaning 'to understand'.
mutiny · noun/ˈmjuː.t̬ə.ni/
an open rebellion against the proper authority especially by soldiers or sailors
The soldiers staged a mutiny against their commanding officer after months of harsh treatment.
Synonyms: rebellion, uprising, insurrection
Origin: from Middle French 'mutiner', from Latin 'mutinare', from 'mutina' meaning 'to change or alter'
autopsy · noun/ˈɔː.tɑːp.si/
examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death
The authorities ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death after the mysterious circumstances surrounding the incident.
Synonyms: postmortem, necropsy, examination
Origin: derived from the Greek words 'auto' meaning 'self' and 'opsis' meaning 'sight' or 'view', reflecting the idea of seeing for oneself.
topography · noun/təˈpɑɡrəfi/
the arrangement of the physical features of an area
The topography of the region is characterized by rolling hills and deep valleys.
Synonyms: landform, terrain, landscape
Origin: from the Greek 'topographia', combining 'topos' meaning 'place' and 'graphia' meaning 'description'