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consecutive

adjective/kənˈsɛk.jʊ.tɪv/

following one after another in an unbroken sequence

She won the award for three consecutive years, proving her dominance in the sport.

successivesequentialcontinual
word origin — from Latin 'consecutivus', meaning 'following together', from 'consecutus', past participle of 'consequi', meaning 'to follow'.

SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 26

Set 26 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: consecutive, feasible, integral, diverse, rocky. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. consecutive · adjective/kənˈsɛk.jʊ.tɪv/

    following one after another in an unbroken sequence

    She won the award for three consecutive years, proving her dominance in the sport.

    Synonyms: successive, sequential, continual

    Origin: from Latin 'consecutivus', meaning 'following together', from 'consecutus', past participle of 'consequi', meaning 'to follow'.

  2. feasible · adjective/ˈfiː.zə.bəl/

    capable of being done or carried out

    After thorough research, the team concluded that implementing the new system was feasible within the given timeframe.

    Synonyms: practical, achievable, viable

    Origin: The word 'feasible' originates from the Middle French 'faisable', which comes from 'faire', meaning 'to do', and has its roots in the Latin 'facere', meaning 'to make or do'.

  3. integral · adjective/ˈɪntɪɡrəl/

    necessary to make a whole complete

    Effective communication is an integral part of successful teamwork.

    Synonyms: essential, fundamental, crucial

    Origin: From Latin 'integralis', meaning 'whole, entire'.

  4. diverse · adjective/dɪˈvɜrs/

    showing a great deal of variety or difference

    The conference attracted a diverse audience, with participants from different cultural backgrounds and professions.

    Synonyms: varied, varied, assorted

    Origin: from Latin 'diversus' meaning 'turned in different directions'

  5. rocky · adjective/ˈrɑːki/

    consisting of or covered with rocks

    The hikers struggled to maintain their balance on the rocky terrain as they made their way up the mountain.

    Synonyms: stony, boulder-strewn, craggy

    Origin: Middle English rokke, from Old English rocc, meaning 'rock, boulder'