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Exita radiant light or halo surrounding a person or thing
As the sun set behind the mountains, an aureole of golden light enveloped the entire landscape, creating a breathtaking view.
Set 40 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: aureole, disinclination, profiteer, trove, surfeit. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
a radiant light or halo surrounding a person or thing
As the sun set behind the mountains, an aureole of golden light enveloped the entire landscape, creating a breathtaking view.
a reluctance or unwillingness to do something
Her disinclination to participate in group activities made it difficult for her to make friends at the new school.
a person or entity that makes excessive profit at the expense of others
During the crisis, many people accused the local grocery store of being a profiteer, as they significantly raised prices on essential items.
a valuable collection or treasure
After years of searching, she finally discovered a trove of ancient artifacts hidden beneath the old temple.
an excessive amount of something
After the holidays, many people experience a surfeit of rich foods that lead to new health goals.