SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 108

Set 108 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: covert, thermal, dependent, destructive, provincial. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. covert · adjective/ˈkoʊ.vɜrt/

   not openly acknowledged or displayed

   The organization conducted a covert operation to gather intelligence on the rival company.

   Synonyms: secret, clandestine, hidden

   Origin: from the Old French 'covert', meaning 'covered', from the Latin 'covertus', the past participle of 'covere', meaning 'to cover'.

2. thermal · adjective/ˈθɜrməl/

   relating to heat or temperature

   The engineer designed a thermal insulation system to reduce heat loss in the building.

   Synonyms: heat, temperature-related, warm

   Origin: From the Greek 'thermos,' meaning 'warm, hot.'

3. dependent · adjective/dɪˈpɛndənt/

   relying on someone or something else for support or help

   The child is still dependent on her parents for emotional support as she navigates through adolescence.

   Synonyms: reliant, subordinate, contingent

   Origin: from Middle French 'dépendant', from Latin 'dependens', present participle of 'dependere' meaning 'to hang from or rely on'

4. destructive · adjective/dɪˈstrʌk.tɪv/

   causing great damage or harm

   The hurricane caused destructive damage to the coastal towns, leaving many residents homeless.

   Synonyms: damaging, harmful, ruinous

   Origin: from Latin 'destructivus', from 'destruere' meaning 'to destroy'

5. provincial · adjective/prəˈvɪnʃəl/

   of or belonging to a province or territory

   The provincial government announced new policies to support local farmers during the annual harvest festival.

   Synonyms: regional, local, territorial

   Origin: from Middle French 'provincial', from Latin 'provincialis', from 'provincia'