a widely held but oversimplified and generalized belief or idea about a particular group of people or things
example
Many films perpetuate the stereotype that all teenagers are rebellious and irresponsible.
synonyms
generalizationstereotypecliché
word origin — The word 'stereotype' comes from the French 'stéréotype', which derives from the Greek 'stereos' meaning 'solid' and 'typos' meaning 'impression' or 'type'.
SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 65
Set 65 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: stereotype, reparation, charisma, clientele, suspicion. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
stereotype · noun/ˈstɛrɪətaɪp/
a widely held but oversimplified and generalized belief or idea about a particular group of people or things
Many films perpetuate the stereotype that all teenagers are rebellious and irresponsible.
Synonyms: generalization, stereotype, cliché
Origin: The word 'stereotype' comes from the French 'stéréotype', which derives from the Greek 'stereos' meaning 'solid' and 'typos' meaning 'impression' or 'type'.
reparation · noun/ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/
compensation or restitution for a wrong or injury
The government promised to make reparations to those who suffered due to the discriminatory policies of the past.
Synonyms: compensation, restitution, redress
Origin: from the Latin 'reparare', meaning 'to make ready again, restore'
charisma · noun/kəˈrɪz.mə/
a special magnetic charm or appeal that inspires loyalty in others
The politician's charisma was evident during his speeches, drawing crowds and inspiring loyalty among his supporters.
Synonyms: charm, allure, magnetism
Origin: from the Greek 'kharisma', meaning 'favor' or 'gift'.
clientele · noun/ˌkɑn.trɪˈɛl/
a group of customers or clients
The salon prides itself on its loyal clientele, who often return for their regular hair appointments.
Synonyms: customers, clients, patrons
Origin: from French 'clientèle', derived from 'client' which means 'client' or 'customer'. The word has Latin origins from 'clientem' (nominative 'cliens'), meaning 'one who is under the protection of another'.
suspicion · noun/səˈspɪʃ.ən/
a belief that something is true or likely to be true based on limited evidence
His constant late arrivals to work raised my suspicion that he was not being honest about his commitments.
Synonyms: mistrust, doubt, skepticism
Origin: Middle English 'suspecioun,' from Old French 'suspicion,' from Latin 'suspicionem' (genitive of 'suspicio') meaning 'a looking up, a suspicion,' derived from 'suspicere' meaning 'to look up, to suspect.'