SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 300

Set 300 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: eventuality, notoriety, tumult, dowager, depravity. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. eventuality · noun/ɪˌvɛn.tʃuˈæl.ɪ.ti/

   a possible event or outcome that may occur in the future

   We need to prepare for every eventuality that might arise during the event.

   Synonyms: possibility, likelihood, contingency

   Origin: derived from the word 'eventual' which comes from the Latin 'eventualis' meaning 'pertaining to an event'.

2. notoriety · noun/noʊtəˈraɪəti/

   the state of being famous or well known for a bad quality or deed

   The criminal gained notoriety for his elaborate heists, which captivated the media and the public alike.

   Synonyms: infamy, disrepute, scandal

   Origin: Derived from the Latin 'notorietas', from 'notus' meaning 'known'.

3. tumult · noun/tjuˈmʌlt/

   a loud, confused noise or uproar

   The tumult of the crowd echoed through the streets as the parade passed by, filling the air with excitement.

   Synonyms: uproar, commotion, disturbance

   Origin: Late Middle English from Latin 'tumultus', meaning 'disorder, commotion'.

4. dowager · noun/ˈdaʊədʒər/

   a widow with a title or property derived from her late husband

   The dowager countess was known for her elegance and sharp wit, commanding respect in high society.

   Synonyms: widow, matron, socialite

   Origin: Middle English 'douager', from Anglo-Norman 'doüagere', from 'douer' meaning 'to endow'.

5. depravity · noun/dɪˈpræv.ɪ.ti/

   moral corruption or wickedness

   The novel explores the depths of human depravity, showcasing the characters' moral corruption and wicked choices.

   Synonyms: corruption, wickedness, immorality

   Origin: The word 'depravity' comes from the Latin 'depravitās', which means 'crookedness, distortion, or wickedness', from 'depravare', meaning 'to corrupt' or 'to pervert'.