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savant

noun/sæˈvɑnt/

definition

a person of profound or extensive learning or knowledge

example

Despite his young age, the mathematician was considered a true savant in the field of algebra, astonishing everyone with his groundbreaking theories.

synonyms
expertscholarsage
word origin — The word 'savant' comes from the French word 'savant,' meaning 'knowing' or 'wise,' which is derived from the Latin 'sapere,' meaning 'to be wise or to taste.'

SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 317

Set 317 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: savant, disquiet, prerogative, missive, trepidation. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. savant · noun/sæˈvɑnt/

    a person of profound or extensive learning or knowledge

    Despite his young age, the mathematician was considered a true savant in the field of algebra, astonishing everyone with his groundbreaking theories.

    Synonyms: expert, scholar, sage

    Origin: The word 'savant' comes from the French word 'savant,' meaning 'knowing' or 'wise,' which is derived from the Latin 'sapere,' meaning 'to be wise or to taste.'

  2. disquiet · noun/dɪsˈkwaɪɪt/

    a feeling of anxiety or worry

    The disquiet among the residents about the proposed construction project was palpable, as many feared it would disrupt their community.

    Synonyms: unease, anxiety, apprehension

    Origin: Middle English, from Latin 'disquietare' meaning to disturb, from 'dis-' (opposite) + 'quietare' (to quiet)

  3. prerogative · noun/prɪˈrɑɡətɪv/

    a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or group

    As the team leader, it is her prerogative to decide the direction of the project.

    Synonyms: privilege, right, advantage

    Origin: Late Middle English: from Latin 'praerogativa', from 'praerogare' meaning 'to ask beforehand'.

  4. missive · noun/ˈmɪsɪv/

    a written message or letter

    The ambassador sent a formal missive to the foreign ministry, outlining the terms of the latest negotiation.

    Synonyms: message, letter, communication

    Origin: from Latin 'missiva', from 'mittere' meaning 'to send'

  5. trepidation · noun/ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/

    a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen

    With great trepidation, she stepped onto the stage for her first public performance.

    Synonyms: apprehension, anxiety, dread

    Origin: from Latin 'trepidationem', meaning 'trembling, alarm', from 'trepidare', meaning 'to tremble'