stationary, adept, symbolic, immune, logical: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from SAT Vocabulary Level 1 set 268. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

1. stationary · adjective/ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

   not moving or not intended to be moved

   The car was left stationary at the red light, waiting for the signal to change.

   Synonyms: motionless, immobile, static

   Origin: from Latin 'stationarius', meaning 'belonging to a standing place', from 'station-', 'standing', from 'stare', meaning 'to stand'

2. adept · adjective/əˈdɛpt/

   having skill or proficiency in a particular area

   She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems quickly and accurately.

   Synonyms: skilled, proficient, expert

   Origin: from Latin 'adeptus', past participle of 'adipisci' meaning 'to attain, to achieve'

3. symbolic · adjective/sɪmˈbɑːlɪk/

   representing something else through symbols or imagery

   The dove is often seen as a symbolic representation of peace and hope.

   Synonyms: representative, emblematic, figurative

   Origin: from the late Middle English, deriving from the Latin 'symbolicus' and Greek 'symbolikos', meaning 'pertaining to a symbol'.

4. immune · adjective/ɪˈmjun/

   resistant to a particular infection or toxin

   After receiving the vaccine, she became immune to the virus that was spreading in her community.

   Synonyms: resistant, protected, invulnerable

   Origin: from Latin 'immunis', meaning 'exempt, free from' (literally 'not burdened')

5. logical · adjective/ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

   reasoning in accordance with the principles of logic

   It is logical to assume that if we increase our investment in marketing, sales will also increase.

   Synonyms: reasonable, rational, coherent

   Origin: From Middle English 'logical', derived from Latin 'logicus', which comes from Greek 'logikos', meaning 'of reason, rational'.