wrath
definition
extreme anger or rage
example
The hero faced the wrath of the angry mob after he was falsely accused of a crime.
synonyms
furyrageire
word origin — Old English 'wrāth', meaning 'vengeance, fury'
Set 78 · Study 1 / 5
Exitextreme anger or rage
The hero faced the wrath of the angry mob after he was falsely accused of a crime.
Set 78 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: wrath, prose, foliage, antecedent, rebellion. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
extreme anger or rage
The hero faced the wrath of the angry mob after he was falsely accused of a crime.
written or spoken language in its ordinary form without metrical structure
The author's vivid prose painted a picture of the serene landscape, making readers feel as if they were there.
the leaves of a plant or tree
The vibrant foliage of the trees turned brilliant shades of red and gold in the autumn.
a thing or event that precedes another
The antecedent of her success can be traced back to her rigorous training regimen.
an action or process of resisting authority control or tradition
The citizens organized a rebellion against the oppressive regime, demanding immediate changes to their governance.