the act of deliberately lying or making false statements under oath
example
The defendant was charged with perjury after it was discovered that he had lied under oath during the trial.
synonyms
false testimonylying under oathfalse swearing
word origin — From Middle English 'perjurie', from Old French 'perjurie', from Latin 'perjurium', meaning 'false oath', from 'per-' (through, utterly) + 'jurare' (to swear).
SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 289
Set 289 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: perjury, arrogance, chagrin, stockpile, ardor. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
perjury · noun/ˈpɜr.dʒər.i/
the act of deliberately lying or making false statements under oath
The defendant was charged with perjury after it was discovered that he had lied under oath during the trial.
Synonyms: false testimony, lying under oath, false swearing
Origin: From Middle English 'perjurie', from Old French 'perjurie', from Latin 'perjurium', meaning 'false oath', from 'per-' (through, utterly) + 'jurare' (to swear).
arrogance · noun/ˈɛrəɡəns/
an attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner
His arrogance blinded him to the contributions of his team, making collaboration impossible.
Synonyms: hubris, pride, conceit
Origin: from Middle French 'arrogance', from Latin 'arrogantia', from 'arrogare' meaning 'to claim for oneself'
chagrin · noun/ʃəˈɡrɪn/
a feeling of distress or embarrassment caused by failure or disappointment
To his chagrin, he discovered that he had forgotten about the important meeting.
Synonyms: embarrassment, disappointment, distress
Origin: French 'chagrin', meaning 'sorrow' or 'sadness'
stockpile · noun/ˈstɑk.paɪl/
a accumulation of goods or materials stored for future use
In preparation for the winter months, the community decided to stockpile essential supplies such as food and water.
Synonyms: reserve, inventory, cache
Origin: The word 'stockpile' is a compound of 'stock,' meaning goods or supplies, and 'pile,' referring to a heap or accumulation. It originated in the early 20th century.
ardor · noun/ˈɑːr.dər/
intense enthusiasm or passion
Her ardor for painting was evident as she spent every free moment in her studio, creating vibrant masterpieces.
Synonyms: fervor, passion, zeal
Origin: From Latin 'ardor', meaning 'burning, passion', from 'ardere', meaning 'to burn'.