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zephyr

noun/ˈzɛfər/

a gentle, mild breeze

As the sun began to set, a gentle zephyr swept through the garden, carrying the scent of blooming flowers.

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word origin — The word 'zephyr' originates from the Greek 'Zephyros,' which referred to the gentle west wind.

SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 8

Set 8 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: zephyr, knack, peasant, objectivity, fauna. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. zephyr · noun/ˈzɛfər/

    a gentle, mild breeze

    As the sun began to set, a gentle zephyr swept through the garden, carrying the scent of blooming flowers.

    Synonyms: breeze, draft, waft

    Origin: The word 'zephyr' originates from the Greek 'Zephyros,' which referred to the gentle west wind.

  2. knack · noun/næk/

    a natural skill or ability to do something

    She has a knack for solving complex puzzles quickly and efficiently.

    Synonyms: skill, talent, facility

    Origin: Middle English 'knak', possibly from a Scandinavian source

  3. peasant · noun/ˈpɛzənt/

    a smallholder or agricultural laborer of low social status

    The peasant worked tirelessly in the fields from dawn until dusk, tending to his crops and animals.

    Synonyms: farmer, laborer, cultivator

    Origin: from Old French 'paisant', meaning 'rural, country', which comes from 'pais', meaning 'country, land' (from Latin 'pagus')

  4. objectivity · noun/ˌɑb.dʒekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

    the quality of being objective and impartial without personal bias

    The journalist's objectivity ensured that the report was free from any personal bias, allowing readers to form their own opinions.

    Synonyms: impartiality, neutrality, detachment

    Origin: Derived from the Latin 'obiectivus', meaning 'pertaining to an object', which comes from 'obiectum', meaning 'object'.

  5. fauna · noun/ˈfɔː.nə/

    the animals of a specific region or period

    The unique fauna of the Amazon rainforest includes thousands of species that are found nowhere else on Earth.

    Synonyms: wildlife, animals, creatures

    Origin: from Latin 'fauna', the Roman goddess of animals and fertility, derived from 'fās' meaning 'divine power'