The congruity between the company's values and its practices is essential for building trust with customers.
synonyms
accordharmonyconsistency
word origin — Late Latin 'congruitas', from Latin 'congruere' meaning 'to agree, to fit together'
SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 226
Set 226 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: congruity, infatuation, denunciation, revisionist, heyday. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
congruity · noun/kənˈɡruɪti/
the state of being in agreement or harmony
The congruity between the company's values and its practices is essential for building trust with customers.
Synonyms: accord, harmony, consistency
Origin: Late Latin 'congruitas', from Latin 'congruere' meaning 'to agree, to fit together'
infatuation · noun/ɪnˌfætʃ.ueɪˈʃən/
an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone
Her infatuation with the new student was evident in the way she blushed every time he walked by.
Synonyms: fascination, obsession, crush
Origin: The word 'infatuation' comes from the Latin 'infatuare' which means 'to make insane,' derived from 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'fatuus' meaning 'foolish.'
denunciation · noun/dɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
the action of making a formal accusation or public condemnation of someone or something
The director faced public denunciation for his controversial decision that outraged the community.
Synonyms: condemnation, accusation, censure
Origin: The word 'denunciation' comes from the Latin 'denuntiatio', which means 'to announce' or 'declare'.
revisionist · noun/rɪˈvɪʒənɪst/
a person who advocates for a reexamination or reinterpretation of accepted beliefs or historical facts
The historian became a controversial revisionist, challenging the established narratives of the country's founding events.
Origin: The term 'revisionist' is derived from the verb 'revise', which comes from the Latin 'revidere', meaning 'to see again'. It emerged in the early 20th century, particularly in political contexts.
heyday · noun/ˈheɪdeɪ/
the period of greatest success or popularity
The fashion industry was in its heyday during the 1980s, with bold colors and extravagant styles taking center stage.
Synonyms: prime, pinnacle, height
Origin: The word 'heyday' originates from the 16th century, combining the interjection 'hey' (a call or shout) with 'day', originally used in a context of expressing joy or celebration.