SAT vocabulary

Staunch

(Adj.) Loyal and committed in attitude; (Verb) To stop or restrict (a flow of blood or other liquid) from a wound or opening.

Example

"As a staunch advocate for environmental protection, she campaigned tirelessly for stricter regulations."

From Old French 'estanchier' (to stop a flow), related to 'stare' (to stand).

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