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fresco

noun/ˈfrɛskoʊ/

definition

a technique of mural painting on freshly applied plaster

example

The artist carefully applied vibrant colors to the fresco, ensuring that each brushstroke melded seamlessly into the wet plaster.

synonyms
mural paintingwall painting
word origin — Italian 'fresco' meaning 'fresh', from Latin 'frīscus'

SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 233

Set 233 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: fresco, ramification, aristocracy, agitation, palette. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. fresco · noun/ˈfrɛskoʊ/

    a technique of mural painting on freshly applied plaster

    The artist carefully applied vibrant colors to the fresco, ensuring that each brushstroke melded seamlessly into the wet plaster.

    Synonyms: mural painting, wall painting

    Origin: Italian 'fresco' meaning 'fresh', from Latin 'frīscus'

  2. ramification · noun/ˌræməfəˈkeɪʃən/

    a consequence or result of an action or decision

    The government failed to consider the long-term ramifications of the new policy, leading to unintended consequences.

    Synonyms: consequence, result, outcome

    Origin: from French 'ramification', from 'ramifier' meaning to branch out, from 'rame' meaning branch

  3. aristocracy · noun/ˌær.ɪˈstɑː.krə.si/

    a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges often hereditary

    The aristocracy of the country held significant power and influence over the government and society.

    Synonyms: nobility, upper class, elites

    Origin: from the Greek 'aristokratia', meaning 'rule of the best', from 'aristos' (best) and 'kratos' (power, rule)

  4. agitation · noun/ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

    a state of anxiety or nervous excitement

    Her agitation was evident as she paced back and forth, unable to calm her racing thoughts before the big presentation.

    Synonyms: nervousness, anxiety, unease

    Origin: from Latin 'agitatio', from 'agitare', meaning 'to put in motion, disturb'

  5. palette · noun/ˈpæl.ɪt/

    a flat surface or board for mixing colors or a range of colors used by an artist

    The artist carefully arranged her colors on the palette before starting her painting.

    Synonyms: color board, color range, paint tray

    Origin: The word 'palette' originates from the French term 'palette', which refers to a small shovel or spade, derived from 'pale', meaning 'shovel'. It originally referred to a board for artists to mix their pigments.