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remorse

noun/rɪˈmɔrs/

definition

a deep feeling of regret or guilt for a wrong committed

example

After realizing the impact of his actions, he felt a deep sense of remorse for the pain he had caused.

synonyms
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word origin — Middle English, from Old French 'remorse' meaning 'pity,' based on Latin 'remorsus' (a biting back, regret), from 'remordere' (to bite back).

SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 87

Set 87 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: remorse, valediction, opprobrium, gibberish, parsimony. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. remorse · noun/rɪˈmɔrs/

    a deep feeling of regret or guilt for a wrong committed

    After realizing the impact of his actions, he felt a deep sense of remorse for the pain he had caused.

    Synonyms: regret, guilt, sorrow

    Origin: Middle English, from Old French 'remorse' meaning 'pity,' based on Latin 'remorsus' (a biting back, regret), from 'remordere' (to bite back).

  2. valediction · noun/ˌvælɪˈdɪkʃən/

    a farewell or act of saying goodbye

    At the graduation ceremony, the principal delivered a heartfelt valediction that moved many students to tears.

    Synonyms: farewell, goodbye, leave-taking

    Origin: from Latin 'vale dicere', meaning 'to say farewell'

  3. opprobrium · noun/əˈproʊ.bri.əm/

    harsh criticism or censure

    The politician faced public opprobrium for his controversial remarks about immigration policy.

    Synonyms: disgrace, contempt, reproach

    Origin: from Latin 'opprobrium', meaning 'disgrace' or 'shame'; related to 'opprōbare' meaning 'to approve' with a negative prefix.

  4. gibberish · noun/ˈdʒɪb.ɚ.ɪʃ/

    nonsensical or meaningless language

    After hours of listening to the lecture, I realized that the professor was just speaking gibberish that made no sense at all.

    Synonyms: nonsense, twaddle, balderdash

    Origin: The word 'gibberish' is believed to have originated from the name of the 8th-century Arab alchemist Jabir ibn Hayyan, whose works were deemed incomprehensible. It started being used to denote nonsensical speech around the 19th century.

  5. parsimony · noun/ˈpɑr.səˌmoʊ.ni/

    extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources

    Her parsimony was evident in the way she would always choose the cheapest option, even for essentials.

    Synonyms: stinginess, frugality, thriftiness

    Origin: late Middle English: from Latin parsimonia, from parsus, past participle of parcere 'to spare'.