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outrage

noun/ˈaʊt.reɪdʒ/

definition

an extremely strong reaction of anger or indignation

example

The recent decision to cut funding for public schools sparked outrage among parents and teachers alike.

synonyms
indignationangerfury
word origin — from Old French 'outrage' meaning 'injury, insult', derived from 'outrager' meaning 'to exceed or transgress'.

outrage, optimist, deference, fatality, originality: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from SAT Vocabulary Level 2 set 222. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

  1. outrage · noun/ˈaʊt.reɪdʒ/

    an extremely strong reaction of anger or indignation

    The recent decision to cut funding for public schools sparked outrage among parents and teachers alike.

    Synonyms: indignation, anger, fury

    Origin: from Old French 'outrage' meaning 'injury, insult', derived from 'outrager' meaning 'to exceed or transgress'.

  2. optimist · noun/ˈɑːptɪmɪst/

    a person who expects positive outcomes or believes in favorable results

    Despite the challenges ahead, she remained an unwavering optimist, believing that things would eventually get better.

    Synonyms: hopeful, idealist, positive thinker

    Origin: The word 'optimist' originates from the French word 'optimiste', which is derived from the Latin 'optimus' meaning 'best'.

  3. deference · noun/ˈdɛfərəns/

    respectful submission or yielding to the judgment or opinion of another

    In deference to her experience, the committee decided to incorporate her suggestions into the final plan.

    Synonyms: respect, submission, obedience

    Origin: From Middle English defference, from Latin deferentia, from the verb deferre, meaning 'to carry away' or 'to yield to.'

  4. fatality · noun/feɪˈtæl.ə.ti/

    an occurrence of death resulting from an accident, disaster, or violent act

    The recent car accident resulted in a tragic fatality that shocked the entire community.

    Synonyms: death, casualty, loss

    Origin: from the Latin 'fatalis,' meaning 'deadly, fateful,' from 'fatum' meaning 'fate, destiny'

  5. originality · noun/əˌrɪdʒ.əˈnæl.ə.ti/

    the quality of being new, unique, or original in thought or expression

    The artist's originality shone through in every piece of her work, captivating audiences with her unique perspective.

    Synonyms: creativity, inventiveness, uniqueness

    Origin: Derived from the Latin 'originalis' meaning 'belonging to the beginning' or 'source', from 'origo' which means 'beginning, source'.