noun · Hard SAT word

    Gale

    storm; a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

    Gale in a sentence

    The gale knocked down trees and power lines throughout the coastal region.

    Synonyms for gale

    • wind
    • storm
    • tempest

    Antonyms for gale

    • calm
    • still
    • breeze

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    Vocabulary like gale appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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