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equanimity

noun/ˌekwəˈnɪmɪti/

mental calmness and composure in difficult situations

Despite the chaos around her, she faced the challenges with remarkable equanimity, refusing to let her emotions sway her judgment.

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word origin — From Latin 'aequanimitas' meaning 'evenness of mind', from 'aequus' (even) + 'animus' (mind, spirit).

SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 81

Set 81 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: equanimity, acolyte, impassivity, affluence, overabundance. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. equanimity · noun/ˌekwəˈnɪmɪti/

    mental calmness and composure in difficult situations

    Despite the chaos around her, she faced the challenges with remarkable equanimity, refusing to let her emotions sway her judgment.

    Synonyms: calmness, composure, serenity

    Origin: From Latin 'aequanimitas' meaning 'evenness of mind', from 'aequus' (even) + 'animus' (mind, spirit).

  2. acolyte · noun/ˈæk.ə.laɪt/

    a person who assists in the conduct of religious services or activities

    During the Sunday service, the acolyte lit the candles on the altar with great reverence.

    Synonyms: assistant, helper, attendant

    Origin: from Latin 'acolyta', from Greek 'akolythos', meaning 'follower' or 'companion'

  3. impassivity · noun/ɪmˈpæs.ɪ.vɪ.ti/

    lack of emotion or responsiveness

    Despite the chaotic scene around him, her impassivity remained unshaken, providing a stark contrast to the panic of those nearby.

    Synonyms: apathy, indifference, stoicism

    Origin: from Latin 'im-' (not) + 'passivus' (acting or feeling) + '-ity' (state or condition)

  4. affluence · noun/ˈæf.lu.əns/

    the state of having a great deal of money and wealth

    The city's affluence is evident in its luxurious homes and high-end shopping districts.

    Synonyms: wealth, prosperity, opulence

    Origin: from Latin 'affluentem', the present participle of 'affluere', meaning 'to flow to' or 'to flow abundantly'

  5. overabundance · noun/ˌoʊvərəˈbʌndəns/

    an excessive quantity or surplus of something

    The overabundance of food at the festival led to many leftovers going to waste.

    Synonyms: surplus, excess, plethora

    Origin: The word 'overabundance' is formed from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the noun 'abundance' from the Latin 'abundantia', derived from 'abundare' meaning 'to overflow'.