Animosity — Meaning, Definition, & Examples | SAT Vocabulary
ANIMOSITY is actually related to the words ANIME and ANIMAL—they all trace back to the Latin animus, which means soul.
Do you know what animosity means?
📚️ Definition of Animosity
Animosity (noun): Strong hostility, hatred, or ill will between people or groups, often lasting over time. Example: animosity between the rival teams.
🗣️ Pronunciation of Animosity
IPA: /ˌæn.ɪˈmɑ.sɪ.ti/ (See IPA key)
Respelling: ahn-ih-MA-sih-tee
📰 Examples of Animosity
Here are some examples of the word animosity:
Even after 100+ sessions of counseling, the animosity between the spouses remained strong.
The animosity between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr culminated in their famous 1804 duel, which resulted in Hamilton’s death.
I can’t help but feel a small amount of animosity towards Sarah after she posted that embarrassing video of me after I made her swear not to.
🧠 Vocab Challenge: What Does Slough Mean?
Recently, we learned the word slough. Do you remember what it means? Test your knowledge:
SLOUGH most nearly means
A) accumulate
B) discard
C) preserve
D) commemorate
Post your answer below! I will update later in the comments.
Come back tomorrow for the word candid. Frankly, I think you’ll enjoy it.
W/hat's the closest synonym of ANIMOSITY? Ill will.
SLOUGH most nearly means discard.