SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 280

Set 280 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: abnormal, beneficial, coarse, corrupt, sole. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. abnormal · adjective/æbˈnɔrməl/

   deviating from what is normal or usual

   The doctor was concerned about the patient's abnormal blood test results, which indicated a potential health issue.

   Synonyms: unusual, atypical, irregular

   Origin: The word 'abnormal' originates from the Latin 'abnormalis', which is a combination of 'ab-' meaning 'away from' and 'normalis' meaning 'normal'.

2. beneficial · adjective/ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəl/

   producing good results or helpful effects

   Regular exercise has been shown to have beneficial effects on both physical and mental health.

   Synonyms: advantageous, helpful, profitable

   Origin: from Middle English, from Latin 'beneficialis', from 'beneficium' meaning 'a benefit'

3. coarse · adjective/kɔrs/

   having a rough or uneven surface or texture

   The coarse texture of the burlap made it ideal for crafting rustic decorations.

   Synonyms: rough, rugged, crude

   Origin: Middle English 'cors', from Old French 'cors', which comes from Latin 'cursus', meaning 'course, running'.

4. corrupt · adjective/kəˈrʌpt/

   having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain

   The corrupt officials accepted bribes in exchange for government contracts, compromising the integrity of the entire system.

   Synonyms: dishonest, unethical, fraudulent

   Origin: from Latin 'corruptus', meaning 'broken, spoiled, or damaged', from 'corrumpere' meaning 'to break or destroy'.

5. sole · adjective/soʊl/

   the only one; exclusive

   She was the sole survivor of the accident, having been the only person to escape unscathed.

   Synonyms: only, exclusive, singular

   Origin: Middle English from Old English 'sāwle' meaning 'one, alone'