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Exita naive or innocent young woman often in a dramatic or literary context
In the play, the ingenue's innocence highlighted the moral dilemmas faced by the other characters.
Learn these 5 words from SAT Vocabulary Level 3 set 91. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.
a naive or innocent young woman often in a dramatic or literary context
In the play, the ingenue's innocence highlighted the moral dilemmas faced by the other characters.
a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something
The author's latest book is a fierce polemic against the government's environmental policies.
a newly coined word or expression
The rise of social media has led to the creation of many neologisms that reflect our changing communication styles.
a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals
The political zealot pushed his agenda relentlessly, refusing to consider any compromise with those who disagreed.
a state of physical or mental inactivity or lethargy
After a long week of work, she sank into a state of torpor, unable to muster the energy to go out with friends.