We decided to take a weekend jaunt to the countryside to escape the city hustle.
synonyms
excursiontripouting
word origin — The word 'jaunt' originates from the late Middle English 'jaunten,' which meant to make a journey and is likely derived from the Old French 'jonter,' meaning to make a journey.
SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 199
Set 199 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: jaunt, dogmatist, camaraderie, approbation, euphony. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
jaunt · noun/dʒɔnt/
a short journey for pleasure or leisure
We decided to take a weekend jaunt to the countryside to escape the city hustle.
Synonyms: excursion, trip, outing
Origin: The word 'jaunt' originates from the late Middle English 'jaunten,' which meant to make a journey and is likely derived from the Old French 'jonter,' meaning to make a journey.
dogmatist · noun/ˈdɔɡmətɪst/
a person who asserts opinions in an authoritative or arrogant manner without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others
The dogmatist dismissed any alternative viewpoints during the debate, sticking rigidly to his own beliefs.
Synonyms: dogmatic, authoritarian, zealot
Origin: Derived from the word 'dogma', which originates from the Greek 'dogma', meaning 'that which one thinks', implying established opinion.
camaraderie · noun/ˌkæməˈrædəˌri/
a spirit of friendship and community among a group of people
The camaraderie among the team members was evident as they celebrated their victory together.
Synonyms: comradeship, fellowship, companionship
Origin: from French 'camaraderie', meaning 'brotherhood' or 'companionship', originating from 'camarade', meaning 'comrade'
approbation · noun/ˌæprəˈboʊʃən/
approval or praise
The teacher's approbation of her student's project encouraged him to pursue his passion for science.
Synonyms: approval, praise, commendation
Origin: from Latin 'approbatio', from 'approbare' meaning 'to approve'
euphony · noun/ˈjuːfəni/
the quality of being pleasing to the ear through a harmonious combination of sounds
The euphony of the choir's harmonies filled the cathedral, creating an atmosphere of serenity and peace.
Synonyms: harmony, melody, sweetness
Origin: From Greek 'euphonia', meaning 'good sound' (eu- meaning 'good' + phonē meaning 'sound')