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inexpensive

adjective/ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

definition

costing little money

example

I found an inexpensive restaurant that serves delicious food without breaking the bank.

synonyms
affordablecheapreasonable
word origin — The word 'inexpensive' is formed from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'expensive', which comes from the Latin 'expendere', meaning 'to spend, weigh out'.

SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 128

Set 128 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: inexpensive, suitable, remarkable, inconsistent, lateral. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. inexpensive · adjective/ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

    costing little money

    I found an inexpensive restaurant that serves delicious food without breaking the bank.

    Synonyms: affordable, cheap, reasonable

    Origin: The word 'inexpensive' is formed from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'expensive', which comes from the Latin 'expendere', meaning 'to spend, weigh out'.

  2. suitable · adjective/ˈsuːtəbl/

    appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation

    This dress is suitable for formal occasions, making it perfect for the wedding next week.

    Synonyms: appropriate, fitting, proper

    Origin: Late Middle English: from Old French 'suitabl' or from late Latin 'suitabilis', from 'suitare' meaning 'to suit'.

  3. remarkable · adjective/rɪˈmɑrkəbl/

    worthy of attention; extraordinary

    Her remarkable talent for music was evident from a young age, captivating everyone who heard her play.

    Synonyms: extraordinary, notable, exceptional

    Origin: Middle French 'remarkable', from 'remarquer' meaning 'to remark', combined with the English suffix '-able'.

  4. inconsistent · adjective/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

    not compatible or in harmony with something else

    His performance in the recent games has been inconsistent, leading to questions about his reliability as a team player.

    Synonyms: contradictory, incompatible, conflicting

    Origin: The word 'inconsistent' originates from the Latin 'inconsistentem', which is composed of 'in-' (not) + 'consistens' (standing firm) from 'consistere' (to stand together).

  5. lateral · adjective/ˈlæt.ɚ.əl/

    situated at the side or sides

    The lateral movement of the vehicle allowed it to avoid the obstacle on the road.

    Synonyms: side, outer, adjacent

    Origin: from Latin 'lateralis', from 'latus' meaning 'side'