Set 96 · Study 1 / 5
Exita feeling of active hatred or hostility
The long-standing enmity between the two families made it impossible for them to cooperate on any community project.
Set 96 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: enmity, incantation, turpitude, forbearance, recrimination. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
a feeling of active hatred or hostility
The long-standing enmity between the two families made it impossible for them to cooperate on any community project.
a ritual recitation of words believed to have magical power
The ancient incantation echoed through the forest as the witch invoked the spirits for guidance.
depravity or moral corruption
The politician's moral turpitude became the center of controversy during the election, leading to calls for his resignation.
the act of refraining from enforcing a debt or obligation
The lender showed great forbearance by allowing the borrower extra time to make the overdue payment.
the act of making an accusation in response to one from someone else
During the heated debate, the recrimination between the two candidates escalated, revealing deep-seated personal grievances.