Set 175 · Study 1 / 5
Exita sensation of spinning or dizziness often accompanied by a feeling of imbalance
After riding the roller coaster, I was overwhelmed by a sudden attack of vertigo that made it hard to stand up.
Set 175 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: vertigo, hardship, dictum, insurrection, omen. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
a sensation of spinning or dizziness often accompanied by a feeling of imbalance
After riding the roller coaster, I was overwhelmed by a sudden attack of vertigo that made it hard to stand up.
severe suffering or privation
During the Great Depression, many families faced severe hardship as they struggled to make ends meet.
an authoritative statement or decree
The judge issued a significant dictum regarding the interpretation of the law that would influence future cases.
a violent uprising against an authority or government
The government declared a state of emergency as the insurrection against the ruling authority escalated.
a sign or phenomenon believed to predict future events
The sudden appearance of a comet was seen as an omen of impending disaster.