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disputation

noun/ˌdɪspjʊˈteɪʃən/

definition

a formal debate or argument on a particular topic

example

The scholarly community was abuzz with excitement as the annual disputation on ethics approached, with participants eager to present their arguments.

synonyms
debateargumentdiscussion
word origin — from Latin 'disputationem', meaning 'a disputing, debate, argument'

SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 193

Set 193 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: disputation, cacophony, austerity, swagger, furor. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. disputation · noun/ˌdɪspjʊˈteɪʃən/

    a formal debate or argument on a particular topic

    The scholarly community was abuzz with excitement as the annual disputation on ethics approached, with participants eager to present their arguments.

    Synonyms: debate, argument, discussion

    Origin: from Latin 'disputationem', meaning 'a disputing, debate, argument'

  2. cacophony · noun/kæˈkɑː.fə.ni/

    a harsh discordant mixture of sounds

    The cacophony of car horns and shouting pedestrians created an overwhelming sense of chaos in the busy city streets.

    Synonyms: discord, dissonance, clamor

    Origin: The word 'cacophony' originates from the Greek 'kakophonia,' from 'kakos' meaning 'bad' and 'phone' meaning 'voice' or 'sound.'

  3. austerity · noun/ɑːˈstɛrɪti/

    austerity refers to strict economic measures taken to reduce government spending and deficits

    The government's imposition of austerity measures has led to widespread public protests against cuts to social services.

    Synonyms: strictness, severity, frugality

    Origin: from Middle French 'austérité', from Latin 'austeritas', from 'austerus' meaning 'severe, harsh'

  4. swagger · noun/ˈswæɡ.ɚ/

    a confident and sometimes arrogant or aggressive gait or manner

    He walked into the room with an undeniable swagger that demanded everyone's attention.

    Synonyms: strut, swaggering, gait

    Origin: The word 'swagger' originates from the early 16th century, derived from the term 'swag' which means to sway or move with a confident air.

  5. furor · noun/ˈfjʊr.ər/

    an outbreak of public anger or excitement

    The decision to cancel the popular festival caused a furor among local residents who had been looking forward to the event all year.

    Synonyms: uproar, commotion, furor

    Origin: from Latin 'furor' meaning 'rage, frenzy, madness'