SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 200

Set 200 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: remnant, glut, plethora, embellishment, edict. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. remnant · noun/ˈrɛm.nənt/

   a remaining part or leftover piece of something

   After the big sale, there were only a few remnants of the popular clothing line left on the racks.

   Synonyms: remainder, leftover, residue

   Origin: from Middle English 'remenant', from Old French 'remenant', from the verb 'rester' meaning 'to remain'.

2. glut · noun/ɡlʌt/

   an excessive supply or overabundance of something

   The market experienced a glut of used cars, leading to significantly lower prices for buyers.

   Synonyms: surfeit, excess, oversupply

   Origin: Middle English 'gluten', from Latin 'gluttire' meaning 'to swallow or devour'.

3. plethora · noun/ˈplɛθərə/

   an excessive amount or abundance of something

   The garden was filled with a plethora of colorful flowers, creating a stunning visual display.

   Synonyms: abundance, excess, surfeit

   Origin: from Greek 'plethora' meaning 'fullness'

4. embellishment · noun/ɪmˈbɛlɪʃmənt/

   a decorative detail or feature added to something to enhance its appearance

   The intricate embellishment on the dress gave it a stunning and sophisticated look.

   Synonyms: adornment, enhancement, decoration

   Origin: The word 'embellishment' originates from Middle French 'embellissement', which itself comes from 'embellir', meaning 'to beautify', derived from the Latin 'bellus', meaning 'pretty' or 'handsome'.

5. edict · noun/ˈiː.dɪkt/

   an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority

   The king's edict mandated that all citizens must pay their taxes by the end of the month.

   Synonyms: decree, proclamation, mandate

   Origin: from Latin 'edictum', meaning 'something proclaimed' (from 'edicere', 'to proclaim')