SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 94

Set 94 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: reprise, daredevil, satire, yoke, visionary. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. reprise · noun/rɪˈpriːz/

   a repeated performance or rendition of something

   The director decided to schedule a reprise of the hit musical after it received rave reviews from the audience.

   Synonyms: repeat, encore, rendition

   Origin: from French 'reprise', meaning 'a taking back', derived from the verb 'reprendre' meaning 'to take back'

2. daredevil · noun/ˈdɛrˌdɛvəl/

   a person who takes risks or engages in dangerous activities

   The daredevil performed a breathtaking high dive from the cliffs, thrilling the crowd below.

   Synonyms: risk-taker, thrill-seeker, dare-bander

   Origin: The word 'daredevil' comes from 'dare' (to have the courage to do something) and 'devil' (often meaning someone who behaves recklessly). The term originated in the early 20th century.

3. satire · noun/ˈsæt.aɪr/

   the use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock individuals, societal norms, or political issues

   The comedian's sharp satire of political leaders left the audience both laughing and reflecting on the state of the government.

   Synonyms: parody, lampoon, ridicule

   Origin: The word 'satire' originates from the Latin 'satura', which means 'full' or 'rich', historically referring to a medley or mixture, and evolved to refer to a form of artistic expression that criticizes through humor.

4. yoke · noun/joʊk/

   a device for joining a pair of animals or for attaching a plow to a draft animal

   The farmer carefully placed the yoke on the oxen to prepare them for plowing the fields.

   Synonyms: harness, coupling, link

   Origin: Old English 'yoke,' of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'juk' and German 'Joch'.

5. visionary · noun/ˈvɪʒəˌnɛri/

   a person with original ideas about what the future could or should be like

   As a visionary leader, she inspired her team with innovative ideas that transformed the company's future.

   Synonyms: dreamer, idealist, futurist

   Origin: From the late Middle English, originating from the Latin 'visionarius', meaning 'of or belonging to vision'.