The crowd erupted into bedlam as the concert kicked off, with fans screaming and pushing toward the stage.
synonyms
chaospandemoniummayhem
word origin — The word 'bedlam' originates from the name of the Bethlehem Hospital in London, which was used as a mental asylum in the 14th century, and became associated with uproar and confusion.
SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 196
Set 196 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: bedlam, mural, dissident, persuasion, bequest. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
bedlam · noun/ˈbɛd.ləm/
a scene of uproar and confusion
The crowd erupted into bedlam as the concert kicked off, with fans screaming and pushing toward the stage.
Synonyms: chaos, pandemonium, mayhem
Origin: The word 'bedlam' originates from the name of the Bethlehem Hospital in London, which was used as a mental asylum in the 14th century, and became associated with uproar and confusion.
mural · noun/ˈmjʊrəl/
a large artwork painted or applied directly on a wall or ceiling
The vibrant mural on the side of the building transformed the bleak urban landscape into a colorful canvas for the community.
Synonyms: fresco, wall painting, mural painting
Origin: from Latin 'muralis', meaning 'of a wall', from 'murus' meaning 'wall'
dissident · noun/ˈdɪsɪdənt/
a person who opposes official policy or regulation
The dissident was arrested for speaking out against the government's oppressive policies.
Synonyms: opponent, critic, rebel
Origin: The word 'dissident' comes from the Latin 'dissidens', which is the present participle of 'dissidere', meaning 'to sit apart' or 'to disagree'.
persuasion · noun/pərˈsweɪʒ.ən/
the act of convincing someone to do or believe something
The politician's skillful persuasion convinced many voters to support her campaign.
Synonyms: convincing, influence, persuasion
Origin: from Middle English 'persuasioun', from Old French 'persuasion', from Latin 'persuasio', from 'persuadere' meaning 'to persuade'.
bequest · noun/bɪˈkwɛst/
something left to someone in a will
Upon her passing, she left a generous bequest to her favorite charity, ensuring that her legacy would continue to make an impact.
Synonyms: legacy, inheritance, gift
Origin: from Middle English 'biquest', from Old French 'bequeste', from 'bequeath', which comes from the Proto-Germanic 'waikwō' meaning to say or to speak