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benefactor

noun/ˈbɛnəˌfæktər/

a person who provides financial support or assistance to a person or organization

The nonprofit organization was able to launch several new initiatives thanks to the generous benefactor who pledged significant financial support.

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word origin — from Latin 'benefactor', from 'bene' meaning 'well' and 'facere' meaning 'to do'

SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 68

Set 68 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: benefactor, improvisation, interdependence, apparition, parity. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. benefactor · noun/ˈbɛnəˌfæktər/

    a person who provides financial support or assistance to a person or organization

    The nonprofit organization was able to launch several new initiatives thanks to the generous benefactor who pledged significant financial support.

    Synonyms: patron, supporter, donor

    Origin: from Latin 'benefactor', from 'bene' meaning 'well' and 'facere' meaning 'to do'

  2. improvisation · noun/ˌɪmprəvaɪˈzeɪʃən/

    the act of creating or performing something spontaneously without preparation

    The actor's improvisation during the rehearsal added an unexpected humor to the scene.

    Synonyms: spontaneity, extemporization, ad-libbing

    Origin: From Latin 'improvisatio', from 'improvisus', meaning 'unforeseen' or 'not foreseen'.

  3. interdependence · noun/ˌɪntɚdɪˈpɛndəns/

    the mutual reliance between two or more groups, individuals, or systems

    The interdependence of the global economy means that fluctuations in one country can impact markets worldwide.

    Synonyms: mutual reliance, interconnectedness, dependence

    Origin: The word 'interdependence' comes from the prefix 'inter-' meaning 'between' or 'among,' combined with 'dependence,' which derives from the Latin 'dependere,' meaning 'to hang from' or 'to rely on.'

  4. apparition · noun/ˌæp.əˈrɪʃ.ən/

    a ghostly figure or unexpected sight

    Late at night, a mysterious apparition appeared in the old, abandoned house, sending chills down the spine of anyone who saw it.

    Synonyms: ghost, specter, manifestation

    Origin: from Middle French 'apparition', from Late Latin 'apparitio', from Latin 'apparere' meaning 'to appear'.

  5. parity · noun/ˈpær.ɪ.ti/

    the quality or state of being equal or equivalent

    The government is working towards achieving gender parity in the workplace to ensure equal opportunities for all employees.

    Synonyms: equality, equivalence, sameness

    Origin: from Latin 'paritas', from 'par' meaning 'equal'