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Exita strong expression of public dissatisfaction or anger
The proposed policy change sparked a national outcry among citizens who felt their voices were being ignored.
Set 187 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: outcry, nemesis, misfortune, lunge, tangent. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
a strong expression of public dissatisfaction or anger
The proposed policy change sparked a national outcry among citizens who felt their voices were being ignored.
a long-standing rival or enemy
After years of rivalry, he finally defeated his nemesis in the championship match.
an unfortunate condition or event
Despite his many misfortunes, he remained optimistic and hopeful for the future.
a sudden forward movement or thrust typically made with the body or a weapon
With a quick lunge, the fencer managed to reach his opponent and score a point.
a line that touches a curve at a single point without crossing it
In geometry, a tangent line to a circle shows the exact point where it touches the circumference without crossing it.