Set 170 · Study 1 / 5
Exita cause of great distress or annoyance
The long commutes to work have become a bane of my daily routine.
Set 170 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: bane, antagonism, sect, siege, humility. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
a cause of great distress or annoyance
The long commutes to work have become a bane of my daily routine.
active resistance or hostility between opposing forces or ideas
The antagonism between the rival factions escalated into a violent confrontation at the town hall meeting.
a subgroup of a larger religious, political, or philosophical group, often regarded as unorthodox
The religious sect that emerged in the 19th century attracted many followers with its radical beliefs.
a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building to cut off supplies and force surrender
The city endured a long and grueling siege, as enemy forces surrounded its walls and cut off all supply routes.
a modest or low view of one's importance
His humility allowed him to accept constructive criticism without taking offense.