Her predilection for classical music was evident in her extensive vinyl collection.
synonyms
fondnesspreferenceliking
word origin — from the Latin 'praedilectio', meaning 'a choosing before', from 'prae-' meaning 'before' and 'dilectio' meaning 'choice, liking'
SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 246
Set 246 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: predilection, abridgment, tyro, naysayer, aerie. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
predilection · noun/ˌprɛdɪˈlɛkʃən/
a preference or special liking for something
Her predilection for classical music was evident in her extensive vinyl collection.
Synonyms: fondness, preference, liking
Origin: from the Latin 'praedilectio', meaning 'a choosing before', from 'prae-' meaning 'before' and 'dilectio' meaning 'choice, liking'
abridgment · noun/əˈbrɪdʒ.mənt/
a shortened version of a text that retains its essential content
The abridgment of the novel made it accessible for students who had limited time for reading.
Synonyms: condensation, summary, synopsis
Origin: Middle English: from Old French 'abregement', from 'abregier' meaning to shorten, derived from Latin 'abbreviare'.
tyro · noun/ˈtaɪ.roʊ/
a beginner or novice in a particular field
As a tyro in the world of coding, she faced many challenges but was eager to learn.
Synonyms: novice, beginner, newcomer
Origin: from Latin 'tiro', meaning 'young soldier' or 'beginner'
naysayer · noun/ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɚ/
a person who opposes or expresses doubt about something
Despite the naysayers who claimed the project would fail, the team successfully launched their innovative app.
Synonyms: detractor, critic, pessimist
Origin: The word 'naysayer' is a combination of 'nay' meaning no and 'sayer' meaning someone who speaks or expresses. It gained popularity in the late 20th century.
aerie · noun/ɛr.i/
a nest of a bird of prey typically built on a high place
The majestic eagle returned to its aerie atop the rocky cliff, surveying its territory from above.
Synonyms: eyrie, aery, nest
Origin: Middle English eyrie, from Old French airie, from aire, from Latin area meaning 'open space, site, or place behind a house'; related to the word 'air'.