SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 239

Set 239 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: vibrant, unlikely, improper, spiritual, preliminary. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. vibrant · adjective/ˈvaɪ.brənt/

   full of energy and enthusiasm

   The vibrant community celebrated the festival with music and dancing, showcasing their love for life.

   Synonyms: energetic, lively, animated

   Origin: from Latin 'vibrans', present participle of 'vibrare' meaning to vibrate or quiver

2. unlikely · adjective/ʌnˈlaɪkli/

   not likely to happen or be true

   It's unlikely that we will see a significant improvement in the economy this quarter.

   Synonyms: improbable, doubtful, questionable

   Origin: The word 'unlikely' is formed from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'likely,' which comes from Old Norse 'likliga' meaning 'in a likely manner'.

3. improper · adjective/ɪmˈprɑː.pɚ/

   not proper or suitable

   The teacher warned the students that using their phones during class was improper behavior.

   Synonyms: inappropriate, unsuitable, unseemly

   Origin: From Latin 'improprius', where 'in-' means not and 'proprius' means proper or one's own.

4. spiritual · adjective/ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

   relating to or affecting the soul, spirit, or religion

   Many people find peace and solace through their spiritual practices, such as meditation and prayer.

   Synonyms: religious, ethereal, metaphysical

   Origin: Middle English, from Latin 'spiritualis', from 'spiritus' meaning 'spirit'

5. preliminary · adjective/prɪˈlɪmɪˌnɛri/

   serving as a preparatory or introductory step

   The researchers conducted a preliminary analysis of the data before launching the full-scale study.

   Synonyms: initial, introductory, preparatory

   Origin: The word 'preliminary' comes from the Latin 'preliminarius', from 'prae-' meaning 'before' and 'limen' meaning 'threshold'.