SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 41

Set 41 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: dull, transitional, hungry, bountiful, worthy. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. dull · adjective/dʌl/

   lacking interest or excitement not bright or sharp

   The presentation was so dull that many attendees struggled to stay awake during the entire session.

   Synonyms: boring, tedious, bland

   Origin: Middle English 'dul', from Old Norse 'dullr', meaning 'blunt, dull'

2. transitional · adjective/trænˈzɪʃ.ən.əl/

   relating to or characterized by a change or transition

   The transitional period between high school and college can be both exciting and challenging for students.

   Synonyms: changing, intermediate, passing

   Origin: from Latin 'transitio', meaning 'a going across, a change'

3. hungry · adjective/ˈhʌŋɡri/

   feeling orShowing a strong desire for food

   After that long hike, we were all extremely hungry for a hearty meal.

   Synonyms: starving, famished, ravenous

   Origin: Middle English 'hungrig', from Old English 'hungor', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'honger' and German 'Hunger'.

4. bountiful · adjective/ˈbaʊntɪfəl/

   plentiful and abundant in quantity

   The harvest was bountiful this year, providing the community with plenty of fresh produce.

   Synonyms: abundant, profuse, ample

   Origin: from Middle English 'bounte', from Old French 'bounté', from Latin 'bontās', from 'bonus' meaning 'good'.

5. worthy · adjective/ˈwɜrði/

   having merit or value

   Her dedication to charity work makes her a worthy candidate for the humanitarian award.

   Synonyms: valuable, admirable, commendable

   Origin: Old English 'weorðe', meaning 'worthy, deserving', from the Proto-Germanic *werþaz, meaning 'valued, worth'