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falsification

noun/ˌfɔlsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

the act of deliberately altering or misrepresenting information or evidence to deceive

The investigator discovered multiple instances of falsification in the financial records, indicating a serious breach of trust.

deceptiondistortionsfabrication
word origin — from Late Latin 'falsificatio', from 'falsificare' meaning 'to make false'.

SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 293

Set 293 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: falsification, sedition, burlesque, rostrum, dais. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. falsification · noun/ˌfɔlsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

    the act of deliberately altering or misrepresenting information or evidence to deceive

    The investigator discovered multiple instances of falsification in the financial records, indicating a serious breach of trust.

    Synonyms: deception, distortions, fabrication

    Origin: from Late Latin 'falsificatio', from 'falsificare' meaning 'to make false'.

  2. sedition · noun/səˈdɪʃən/

    conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state

    The government charged the activist with sedition for his speeches that encouraged citizens to rise against the regime.

    Synonyms: rebellion, insurrection, upheaval

    Origin: from Latin 'seditio', meaning 'a going apart, discord, civil strife'

  3. burlesque · noun/bɜrˈlɛsk/

    a theatrical or literary work that humorously exaggerates or mocks its subject

    The burlesque of the famous play brought laughter to the audience by poking fun at its serious themes.

    Synonyms: parody, satire, spoof

    Origin: From the Italian 'burlesco,' derived from 'burla,' meaning 'a joke' or 'mockery.'

  4. rostrum · noun/ˈrɑːstrəm/

    a raised platform or podium for public speaking or a stage for presentation

    The keynote speaker delivered an inspiring speech from the rostrum, captivating the audience with her powerful message.

    Synonyms: platform, podium, stage

    Origin: from Latin 'rostrum', which means 'beak' or 'prow of a ship', referring to the raised structure resembling a beak.

  5. dais · noun/ˈdeɪ.ɪs/

    a raised platform for speakers or honored guests

    The keynote speaker took her place at the dais, ready to address the packed auditorium.

    Synonyms: platform, stage, podium

    Origin: Middle English 'dais', from Old French 'dais', meaning 'a raised platform', derived from Latin 'dies', meaning 'day', possibly in the sense of a day of celebration or importance