Despite some minor quibbles about the presentation, the overall feedback was overwhelmingly positive.
synonyms
objectioncriticismdispute
word origin — The word 'quibble' originated in the late 16th century, possibly from the term 'quibble,' meaning a slight objection or a pun, which is derived from an earlier sense of 'quibble' in the sense of 'to make a pun' or 'to evade the point.'
SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 189
Set 189 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: quibble, bivouac, relinquishment, supposition, misdeed. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
quibble · noun/ˈkwɪb.əl/
a slight objection or criticism
Despite some minor quibbles about the presentation, the overall feedback was overwhelmingly positive.
Synonyms: objection, criticism, dispute
Origin: The word 'quibble' originated in the late 16th century, possibly from the term 'quibble,' meaning a slight objection or a pun, which is derived from an earlier sense of 'quibble' in the sense of 'to make a pun' or 'to evade the point.'
bivouac · noun/ˈbɪv.ə.wæk/
a temporary camp or shelter, often used by soldiers or travelers
After a long day of hiking, the group set up a bivouac near the river to rest for the night.
Synonyms: camp, shelter, encampment
Origin: The word 'bivouac' comes from the French 'bivouac', which derives from the Swiss German 'biwacht', meaning 'a watch or guard' (from 'bi' meaning 'by' and 'wacht' meaning 'watch').
relinquishment · noun/rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ.mənt/
the act of giving up or abandoning a right, claim, or possession
The relinquishment of his property rights was necessary for the project to move forward.
Origin: from the Latin 'relinquere', meaning 'to leave behind' or 'to abandon'
supposition · noun/ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/
an uncertain belief or assumption
Her conclusion was based on the supposition that all the evidence had been thoroughly examined.
Synonyms: assumption, conjecture, belief
Origin: from Latin 'suppositio', meaning 'a placing under', from 'supponere' meaning 'to place under, assume'.
misdeed · noun/ˌmɪsˈdid/
an act that is morally or legally wrong
The judge took into account the defendant's previous misdeeds when determining the sentence.
Synonyms: offense, wrongdoing, transgression
Origin: The word 'misdeed' originates from the Middle English word 'misdede', which is formed from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' or 'badly' and 'deed' from Old English 'deda' meaning 'action' or 'act'.