SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 33

Set 33 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: mechanical, complimentary, partial, inactive, sincere. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. mechanical · adjective/məˈkæn.ɪ.kəl/

   relating to machinery or tools

   The engineers designed a new mechanical system to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing process.

   Synonyms: machinic, automated, mechanical

   Origin: from Middle French 'mécanique', from Latin 'mechanicus', from Greek 'mekhanikos', meaning 'of machines or engines'

2. complimentary · adjective/ˌkɑmplɪˈmɛnterɪ/

   expressing praise or admiration

   The critics were very complimentary about her performance in the play, praising her emotional depth and stage presence.

   Synonyms: flattering, laudatory, praising

   Origin: from Latin 'complementarius', meaning 'serving to complete or enhance'.

3. partial · adjective/ˈpɑrʃəl/

   incomplete or not whole

   The report provided only a partial overview of the project's progress, leaving out several key details.

   Synonyms: incomplete, unfinished, fragmentary

   Origin: from the Latin word 'partialis', which derives from 'pars', meaning 'part'

4. inactive · adjective/ɪˈnæk.tɪv/

   not engaging in activity or not functioning

   The inactive account was eventually deleted after two years of no login activity.

   Synonyms: idle, dormant, passive

   Origin: late Middle English, from 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'active', from Latin 'activus', from 'agere' meaning 'to do'

5. sincere · adjective/sɪnˈsɪr/

   free from pretense or deceit genuine

   Her sincere apology reflected how deeply she regretted her mistake.

   Synonyms: genuine, honest, heartfelt

   Origin: From Latin 'sincerus' meaning 'pure, clean, whole'.