the care and training received by a child from its parents or guardians
example
Many psychologists believe that a child's upbringing plays a crucial role in their emotional development.
synonyms
raisingrearingnurturing
word origin — The word 'upbringing' is derived from the compound of 'up' and 'bring', which means to bring up or raise, and has its origins in the language of the 19th century.
SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 141
Set 141 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: upbringing, lechery, misjudgment, pittance, altruism. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
upbringing · noun/ˈʌpˌbrɪŋ.ɪŋ/
the care and training received by a child from its parents or guardians
Many psychologists believe that a child's upbringing plays a crucial role in their emotional development.
Synonyms: raising, rearing, nurturing
Origin: The word 'upbringing' is derived from the compound of 'up' and 'bring', which means to bring up or raise, and has its origins in the language of the 19th century.
lechery · noun/ˈlɛtʃəri/
excessive or offensive sexual desire or behavior
His lechery was well-known among his peers, leading many to question his character and judgment.
Synonyms: lewdness, lustfulness, salacity
Origin: Middle English: from Old French 'lecherie', based on 'lecher' which means 'to desire'.
misjudgment · noun/ˌmɪsˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
an incorrect or mistaken assessment or evaluation of a situation or person
His misjudgment of her abilities led to a missed opportunity for collaboration.
Synonyms: misassessment, mistake, error
Origin: The word 'misjudgment' is a combination of the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and 'judgment', which comes from the Old French 'jugement' (from 'juger' meaning 'to judge') and is derived from the Latin 'judicium', meaning 'judgment, trial'.
pittance · noun/ˈpɪtns/
a very small or inadequate amount of money
Despite working long hours, he was only paid a pittance for his efforts, barely enough to cover his basic expenses.
Synonyms: trifle, mite, scrap
Origin: The word 'pittance' originates from the Middle English 'pitance,' which was derived from the Old French 'pitance,' meaning a small allowance or share, often related to food or alms.
altruism · noun/ˈæl.truː.ɪ.zəm/
the selfless concern for the well-being of others
Her altruism was evident when she volunteered every weekend at the local shelter, putting the needs of others before her own.