The citizens gathered in front of the city hall to present their remonstrance against the new tax regulations.
synonyms
protestobjectioncomplaint
word origin — from Middle French 'remontrance', from Old French 'remontrer', meaning 'to bring back, to show again' and 're-' meaning 'again' and 'montrer' meaning 'to show'
SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 119
Set 119 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: remonstrance, intransigence, mechanization, vestige, timidity. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
remonstrance · noun/ˈrɛmənstrəns/
a forcefully reproachful protest
The citizens gathered in front of the city hall to present their remonstrance against the new tax regulations.
Synonyms: protest, objection, complaint
Origin: from Middle French 'remontrance', from Old French 'remontrer', meaning 'to bring back, to show again' and 're-' meaning 'again' and 'montrer' meaning 'to show'
intransigence · noun/ɪnˈtrænzɪdʒəns/
the quality of being unwilling to change one's views or to agree about something
The negotiations broke down due to the intransigence of both parties, leaving no room for compromise.
Synonyms: stubbornness, inflexibility, obstinacy
Origin: from Latin 'intransigentem', meaning 'not yielding' or 'uncompromising'
mechanization · noun/ˌmɛkənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
the process of using machines to perform tasks that were previously done by hand
The mechanization of agriculture has led to increased productivity and reduced labor costs.
Origin: Derived from the word 'mechanize', which comes from the Greek 'mekhane' meaning 'machine'. The suffix '-ization' is used to form nouns indicating a process or action.
vestige · noun/ˈvɛstɪdʒ/
a trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists
The ancient ruins were a vestige of a once-great civilization that had long since vanished.
Synonyms: remnant, trace, relic
Origin: from Middle French 'vestige' (trace, footprint), from Latin 'vestigium' (footprint, trace)
timidity · noun/tɪˈmɪdəti/
the quality or state of being shy or lacking courage
Her timidity often prevented her from speaking up in meetings, even when she had valuable ideas to share.
Synonyms: shyness, cowardice, intimidation
Origin: from Latin 'timidus', meaning 'timid, fearful'