Set 243 · Study 1 / 5
Exita temporary suspension or delay of an activity or a law
The city council voted to impose a moratorium on new building permits until the environmental impact study was completed.
Set 243 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: moratorium, singularity, coda, gusto, resignation. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
a temporary suspension or delay of an activity or a law
The city council voted to impose a moratorium on new building permits until the environmental impact study was completed.
a point at which a function takes an infinite value or a point in time when technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible
In calculus, the function exhibits a singularity at x = 0, where it approaches infinity.
the concluding passage of a piece of music or a statement that summarizes or concludes
The symphony ended with a breathtaking coda that left the audience in awe.
enthusiastic enjoyment or zest in doing something
She tackled the project with great gusto, inspiring her team to follow her enthusiasm.
the act of resigning or giving up a position or office
His sudden resignation shocked everyone in the company and raised questions about the future leadership.