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plumage

noun/ˈpluː.mɪdʒ/

definition

the feathers covering a bird's body

example

The peacock displayed its vibrant plumage to attract potential mates during the spring mating season.

synonyms
feathersplumcoat
word origin — from Old French 'plumage', derived from 'plume' meaning feather, which comes from Latin 'pluma'

SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 161

Set 161 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: plumage, stasis, anticlimax, inferiority, figment. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. plumage · noun/ˈpluː.mɪdʒ/

    the feathers covering a bird's body

    The peacock displayed its vibrant plumage to attract potential mates during the spring mating season.

    Synonyms: feathers, plum, coat

    Origin: from Old French 'plumage', derived from 'plume' meaning feather, which comes from Latin 'pluma'

  2. stasis · noun/ˈsteɪsɪs/

    a period or state of inactivity or equilibrium

    The company has been in a state of stasis for several months, failing to implement any new strategies or changes.

    Synonyms: inactivity, stagnation, equilibrium

    Origin: derived from the Greek word 'stasis', meaning 'a standing still, a state of equilibrium'

  3. anticlimax · noun/ˌæntɪˈklaɪmæks/

    a disappointing end to an exciting or impressive series of events

    After building up the suspense for weeks, the movie's ending was an anticlimax that left many viewers feeling dissatisfied.

    Synonyms: letdown, disappointment, deflation

    Origin: From the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and 'climax' from Greek 'klimax,' meaning 'ladder' or 'stair,' referring to a point of highest excitement or intensity.

  4. inferiority · noun/ɪnˌfɪrɪˈɔrɪti/

    the state of being lower in rank, quality, or ability than others

    His feelings of inferiority often hindered his ability to succeed in competitive environments.

    Synonyms: subordination, infernality, subjugation

    Origin: from Latin 'inferior' meaning 'lower', from 'inferus' meaning 'lower' or 'below'

  5. figment · noun/ˈfɪɡmənt/

    something that is imagined or invented and has no real existence

    The monster he described was merely a figment of his imagination, created during his childhood fears.

    Synonyms: fantasy, illusion, invention

    Origin: The word 'figment' originates from the Latin word 'figmentum', which means 'something formed or fashioned.'