💫 Most Important SAT Vocabulary: ELAN
Learn the spirited quality of ELAN, a word that is as energetic as its meaning!
ELAN
Time to boost your vocabulary with our Word of the Day: elan. Learn about its origins, meaning, and how to use it in sentences.
ℹ️ Part of speech of elan
elan is a non-count NOUN.
🗣️ Pronunciation of elan
elan is pronounced /eɪ.ˈlɑːn/ or ay-LAHN.
📚️ Definition of elan
elan refers to enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness. Example: a person full of elan.
📰 Examples of elan
Here are some examples of elan in usage:
The dancer moved with such elan that everyone in the audience was captivated.
Johnson's speeches are delivered with the kind of elan and confidence only a seasoned politician can muster.
🧠 Quick vocab quiz on elan
Test yourself!
elan most nearly means
(A) precision.
(B) sadness.
(C) hesitance.
(D) vivacity.
(E) monotony.
And one more:
Which of the following sentences conveys a sense of elan?
(A) Renith sulked in the corner, nursing his warm milk .
(B) Nevaeh meticulously painted each stroke, her attention to detail impressive.
(C) Arti and Micah approached the task with a sense of dread.
(D) With a twinkle in his eye, Jerome captivated the audience with his charismatic performance.
(E) The room was filled with a stifling silence as everyone awaited the test results.
Scroll down for the answer/s.
💁🏼 Tips on using the word elan correctly
Originating from French (élan), elan can often be found in English texts referring to the arts, particularly dance and theatre, or in sports. It refers to the spirited and lively way something is done.
✅ Quiz answer/s
Answers:
D, vivacity. Explanation: Elan refers to energy and enthusiasm, making vivacity the closest synonym. A could be accuracy, B might refer to sorrow, C could mean reluctance, and E refers to repetition.
D, With a twinkle in his eye.... Explanation: This sentence reflects the spirit, vigor and energy associated with the term elan. A, B, C, and E do not convey a sense of energy or enthusiasm.
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