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particularity

noun/pərˌtɪkjuˈlærɪti/

definition

a distinguishing quality or characteristic

example

The particularity of her painting style set her apart from her peers, showcasing her unique approach to color and texture.

synonyms
specificitycharacteristicuniqueness
word origin — from Latin 'particularitas', from 'particularis' meaning 'individual, personal'

SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 46

Set 46 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: particularity, consternation, antipathy, orator, plebeian. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. particularity · noun/pərˌtɪkjuˈlærɪti/

    a distinguishing quality or characteristic

    The particularity of her painting style set her apart from her peers, showcasing her unique approach to color and texture.

    Synonyms: specificity, characteristic, uniqueness

    Origin: from Latin 'particularitas', from 'particularis' meaning 'individual, personal'

  2. consternation · noun/ˌkɑnstərˈneɪʃən/

    feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected

    The sudden announcement of the company's merger caused consternation among the employees, who feared for their jobs.

    Synonyms: dismay, anxiety, distress

    Origin: from the Latin 'consternatio', meaning 'a throwing down, a disturbing' (from 'consternare', to throw down, disturb)

  3. antipathy · noun/ænˈtɪpəθi/

    a strong feeling of dislike or aversion

    Despite their shared interests, there was a palpable antipathy between the two colleagues that hindered their collaboration.

    Synonyms: aversion, animosity, hostility

    Origin: The word 'antipathy' comes from the Greek 'antipatheia', which consists of 'anti-' meaning 'against' and 'pathos' meaning 'feeling' or 'suffering'.

  4. orator · noun/ˈɔrɪtər/

    a skilled public speaker

    The renowned orator captivated the audience with his eloquent speech and commanding presence.

    Synonyms: speaker, lecturer, public speaker

    Origin: The word 'orator' comes from the Latin 'orator', meaning 'one who speaks'.

  5. plebeian · noun/pləˈbiː.ən/

    a member of the lower social classes

    The festival was a grand affair, yet many plebeians felt excluded from the festivities, as the upper class dominated the events.

    Synonyms: commoner, lower-class person, proletarian

    Origin: From Latin 'plebeius', meaning 'of the common people'