a person who behaves in a rebellious or unconventional manner
example
The artist was seen as a renegade in the world of traditional painting, challenging norms and setting new trends.
synonyms
rebeloutlawdefector
word origin — derived from the Spanish word 'renegado', which means 'renegade' or 'deserter'; originally from Late Latin 'renegatus', meaning 'to deny' or 'to renounce'.
TOEFL Vocabulary — Set 196
Set 196 of TOEFL Vocabulary covers 5 words: renegade, notion, treaty, generation, benevolence. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
renegade · noun/ˈrɛnɪˌɡeɪd/
a person who behaves in a rebellious or unconventional manner
The artist was seen as a renegade in the world of traditional painting, challenging norms and setting new trends.
Synonyms: rebel, outlaw, defector
Origin: derived from the Spanish word 'renegado', which means 'renegade' or 'deserter'; originally from Late Latin 'renegatus', meaning 'to deny' or 'to renounce'.
notion · noun/ˈnoʊ.ʃən/
a general idea or understanding of something
Her notion of success is not just about money, but also about personal happiness and fulfillment.
Synonyms: idea, concept, perception
Origin: from Latin 'notio', meaning 'a making known, conception', derived from 'noscere' meaning 'to know'
treaty · noun/ˈtriːti/
a formal agreement between countries or parties
The two nations signed a historic peace treaty to end years of conflict.
Synonyms: agreement, pact, accord
Origin: Middle English 'tretie', from Old French 'traité', from Latin 'tractatus' meaning 'a handling, treatment'
generation · noun/ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/
a group of individuals born and living around the same time
The younger generation is more adept at using technology than their parents were.
Synonyms: cohort, age group, peer group
Origin: from Latin 'generatio', meaning 'a producing, generation', from 'generare', meaning 'to beget or produce'.
benevolence · noun/bəˈnɛvələns/
the quality of being well-meaning and kindly
The community was grateful for her acts of benevolence, which helped many families in need during the winter months.
Synonyms: kindness, goodwill, generosity
Origin: from Latin 'benevolentia', from 'bene' meaning 'well' and 'volens', the present participle of 'velle' meaning 'to wish'