amusement
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a feeling of delight at being entertained
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an activity that is diverting and that holds the attentionsynonyms: divertissementtypes:distraction, détentean entertainment that provokes pleased interest and distracts you from worries and vexationsbraderie, carnaval, foire, fête forainea traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.cabareta series of acts at a night clubintermèdea brief show (music or dance etc) inserted between the sections of a longer performanceexpositionsomething shown to the publicdémonstrationa show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or viewtype of:
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Vocabulary lists containing amusement
On the SAT, all of the Reading Test questions are multiple choice and are based on reading passages that may be taken from literature, science, the social sciences, or a U.S. founding document (or a text inspired by such a document). Many of the reading comprehension questions meant to assess a student’s understanding of those passages will require students to choose words that best describe the writer’s tone or point of view, words like the 25 words you see on this list. Learn them here so when you see them in an SAT answer choice, you’ll know what they mean! Following our Roadmap to the SAT? Head back to see what else you should be learning this week.
On the New SAT, all of the Reading Test questions are multiple choice and are based on reading passages that may be taken from literature, science, the social sciences, or a US founding document (or a text inspired by such a document). Many of the reading comprehension questions meant to assess a student’s understanding of those passages will require students to choose words that best describe the writer’s tone or point of view, words like the 200 words you see on this list. Learn them here so when you see them in an SAT answer choice, you’ll know what they mean! Here are all of our word lists to help you prepare for the new SAT (debuting March of 2016): The Language of the Test, Multiple-Meaning Words, and Words to Capture Tone.
These words describe all kinds of enjoyment, from simple satisfaction to intense pleasure. For more synonym lists, explore our Say What You Mean resources.