SAT Humanities - Temporary and Relative Roles

Here you will learn some English words related to temporary and relative roles, such as "inmate", "mentor", "expat", etc. that you will need to ace your SATs.

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peer

[noun]

a person of the same age, social status, or capability as another specified individual

Ex: In high school, he struggled to find peers who shared his passion for classical literature.

respondent

[noun]

a person who answers or reacts

Ex: In the survey, the respondent shared valuable feedback about their experience with the product.

recipient

[noun]

a person who receives something, such as an award, message, or item

Ex: She was the recipient of the scholarship.

ridership

[noun]

the number of people who use a particular form of public transportation over a given period

Ex: The city's transit authority reported a significant increase in ridership following the introduction of a new express bus route.

passer-by

[noun]

someone who happens to be walking past a particular person, place, or event

Ex: The passer-by stopped to help when he saw the woman struggling with her bags.

clientele

[noun]

the collective body of clients served by a business, professional, or institution

Ex: The boutique's clientele favored minimalist fashion and high-end fabrics.

inmate

[noun]

a person who resides in a shared living space, such as a household, institution, or facility

Ex: The inmates of the dormitory shared a common kitchen and living area.

bystander

[noun]

a person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part in it

Ex: The bystander watched the accident unfold but did not intervene.

spectator

[noun]

a person who watches sport competitions closely

Ex: The enthusiastic spectator cheered loudly as her favorite team scored the winning goal in the final minutes of the match.

commuter

[noun]

a person who regularly travels to city for work

Ex: The train is always packed with commuters during rush hour.

mentor

[noun]

a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

Ex: The aspiring artist found a mentor who provided valuable feedback and encouragement to help him develop his artistic skills.

renegade

[noun]

someone who rejects conventional behavior or allegiance

Ex: She was considered a renegade for her unconventional style and refusal to conform to traditional artistic norms.

outsider

[noun]

a person who is not a member of a particular group, society, etc.

Ex: The small town was suspicious of outsiders, rarely trusting strangers.

guardian

[noun]

a person or thing that is responsible for the care, safety, and maintenance of someone or something

Ex: As the guardian of the family secrets, she kept all the old letters and documents safe.

pedestrian

[noun]

a person who is on foot and not in or on a vehicle

Ex: The city installed a new pedestrian crossing near the school to ensure the children's safety.

enrollee

[noun]

a person who is registered or signed up for a course, program, or institution

Ex: Each new enrollee received a welcome packet with information about the university.

donor

[noun]

someone or something that gives money, clothes, etc. to a charity for free

Ex: The hospital honored its largest donor for contributing funds to build a new pediatric wing.

valedictorian

[noun]

an elite student with the highest grade throughout school that gets chosen to give a speech at their graduation ceremony

Ex: Sarah was named valedictorian of her graduating class for achieving the highest grade point average.

steward

[noun]

a person who manages and oversees the property, finances, or affairs of another person or organization

Ex: The steward meticulously managed the estate's finances and ensured all expenses were accounted for.

companion

[noun]

someone or something that regularly keeps another company, providing friendship, support, or association

Ex: She has been his loyal companion for many years.

beneficiary

[noun]

a person who receives money or benefits

Ex: When buying life insurance, make sure to name a beneficiary who will receive the payout.

expat

[noun]

a person who resides outside their native country, often for work or personal reasons

Ex: As an expat, she quickly adapted to the customs and lifestyle of her new country.

veteran

[noun]

a former member of the armed forces who has fought in a war

Ex: The veterans gathered at the memorial to honor fallen comrades on Veterans Day.

caregiver

[noun]

someone who looks after a child or an old, sick, or disabled person at home

Ex: She quit her job to become a full-time caregiver for her elderly mother.

representative

[noun]

someone acting on behalf of others

Ex: The union sent a representative to the meeting.

applicant

[noun]

someone who formally applies for something, especially a job, position, or opportunity

Ex: The company interviewed ten applicants for the software engineering role.

colleague

[noun]

someone with whom one works

Ex: My colleague and I collaborated on a project that received high praise from our manager for its innovative approach.

apprentice

[noun]

someone who works for a skilled person for a specific period of time to learn their skills, usually earning a low income

Ex: Apprentices often do tasks under close supervision.

newlywed

[noun]

someone who has recently gotten married

Ex: The newlyweds spent their first week of marriage on a romantic honeymoon in Paris.

SAT Humanities
History and Archaeology	Art and Craft	Performance Arts and Media	Music
Literature and Culture	Social Sciences	Politics and Legislature	Power and Ruling
Law and Obligations	Conflict and Compliance	Business and Management	Religion and Belief Systems
People	Job and Social Titles	Temporary and Relative Roles	Human Qualities and Appearance
Activity and Behavior	Manual Action	Thoughts	Positive Emotions

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