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agony

noun/ˈæɡəni/

definition

intense pain or suffering

example

After the accident, he was in a state of utter agony as he awaited medical help.

synonyms
paintormentsuffering
word origin — from Latin 'agonia', from Greek 'agonia' meaning 'a struggle or contest'

SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 167

Set 167 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: agony, supremacy, gala, vigor, junta. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. agony · noun/ˈæɡəni/

    intense pain or suffering

    After the accident, he was in a state of utter agony as he awaited medical help.

    Synonyms: pain, torment, suffering

    Origin: from Latin 'agonia', from Greek 'agonia' meaning 'a struggle or contest'

  2. supremacy · noun/səˈprɛməsi/

    the state or condition of being superior to all others in authority power or status

    The group's insistence on their cultural supremacy led to widespread discrimination against minority communities.

    Synonyms: dominance, superiority, ascendancy

    Origin: The word 'supremacy' originates from the Latin 'supremus,' meaning 'highest' or 'utmost,' which evolved into Middle French 'suprématie' before being adopted into English in the late 15th century.

  3. gala · noun/ˈɡeɪ.lə/

    a festive celebration or event often featuring entertainment and formal activities

    The charity gala raised over a million dollars for local schools, featuring performances by renowned musicians.

    Synonyms: celebration, festivity, soirée

    Origin: From Old French 'gale' meaning 'joy, fun', derived from Latin 'gala', which is derived from Greek 'gala' meaning 'milk'.

  4. vigor · noun/ˈvɪɡər/

    physical strength and good health

    Despite his age, he approached the mountain hike with remarkable vigor and enthusiasm.

    Synonyms: energy, vitality, strength

    Origin: From Latin 'vigor', meaning 'liveliness, vigor', derived from 'vigere', meaning 'to be strong, to be lively'.

  5. junta · noun/ˈhʌn.tə/

    a military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force

    The junta announced a set of reforms aimed at stabilizing the economy after years of military rule.

    Synonyms: cabal, regime, faction

    Origin: from Spanish 'junta', meaning 'meeting, assembly', originally from Latin 'juncta', meaning 'joined'.