Exam: SAT (English)

Definition: Relating to a system of government where property ownership is the basis for political power.

Example: In a timocratic society, only those who own land can participate in the government.

Definition: A long and angry speech where someone criticizes or complains about something in a very forceful way.

Example: After the meeting, she launched into a tirade about the new policies.

Definition: In a way that causes boredom or fatigue; in a manner that is tiring or annoying.

Example: She explained the rules tiresomely, making everyone lose interest.

Definition: Relating to a name or designation of a work, such as a book, movie, or show.

Example: The title song of the album is very popular.

Definition: A word or phrase that describes or names something, often used for books, articles, or people.

Example: The title of the book caught my attention immediately.

Definition: To give a name or designation to something, often to indicate its rank, position, or purpose.

Example: The committee decided to title the report 'Future Innovations'.

Definition: Having a title, especially one that indicates nobility or rank.

Example: The titled aristocrats attended the grand ball in their finest attire.

Definition: A person or entity that possesses a title, often in a competitive context, such as a champion in sports or a legal owner of property.

Example: The titleholder of the championship defended their title successfully this year.

Definition: A person who holds a title in a competition, often recognized as a champion in a specific field or sport.

Example: After winning the tournament, she became the new chess titlist.

Definition: The act of splitting a compound word into separate parts with other words placed in between them.

Example: In the phrase 'where I go ever', the word 'wherever' is an example of tmesis.

Definition: A person who tries to please someone powerful by flattering them, often to gain personal benefits.

Example: He was known as a toady, always complimenting the boss to get ahead at work.

Definition: To act in a servile or obsequious manner, often to gain favor or advantage from someone in power.

Example: He tends to toady to his boss in hopes of getting a promotion.

Definition: Describing someone who flatters or ingratiates themselves to gain favor, often in a servile manner.

Example: His toadyish behavior towards the boss made everyone uncomfortable.