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ire

noun/ˈaɪər/

definition

intense anger or fury

example

The politician's controversial remarks sparked public ire, leading to widespread protests.

synonyms
angerragewrath
word origin — Middle English, from Old French 'ire', from Latin 'ira'

ire, ailment, byproduct, exhibitionist, barrage: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from SAT Vocabulary Level 2 set 164. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

  1. ire · noun/ˈaɪər/

    intense anger or fury

    The politician's controversial remarks sparked public ire, leading to widespread protests.

    Synonyms: anger, rage, wrath

    Origin: Middle English, from Old French 'ire', from Latin 'ira'

  2. ailment · noun/ˈeɪl.mənt/

    a physical disorder or illness

    After visiting the doctor, she learned that her persistent headache was caused by a common ailment related to stress.

    Synonyms: illness, disorder, malady

    Origin: Middle English 'ailment', from Old French 'alement', from 'aleier' meaning 'to make better'.

  3. byproduct · noun/ˈbaɪˌprɒdʌkt/

    a substance produced during the manufacturing or processing of another substance

    The production of sugar generates molasses as a byproduct, which can be used in various recipes.

    Synonyms: secondary product, incidental product, side product

    Origin: The word 'byproduct' comes from the prefix 'by-' indicating secondary, and 'product', which originates from Latin 'productus', meaning 'taken forth or produced'.

  4. exhibitionist · noun/ˌɛk.sɪˈbɪʃ.ə.nɪst/

    a person who behaves in ways intended to attract attention or display their body in a sexual manner

    The exhibitionist in the park drew a large crowd, as many people were curious about his daring antics.

    Synonyms: show-off, attention-seeker, flaunter

    Origin: The word 'exhibitionist' comes from the late 19th century, derived from 'exhibition', which originates from the Latin 'exhibere', meaning 'to hold out or show'.

  5. barrage · noun/bəˈrɑʒ/

    a concentrated artillery bombardment or a rapid outpouring of something

    The military launched a barrage of artillery fire to suppress the enemy positions during the night operations.

    Synonyms: bombardment, onslaught, deluge

    Origin: The word 'barrage' comes from the French term 'barrager', meaning 'to obstruct or block', originating in the early 20th century related to military usage.