SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 48

Set 48 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: flux, probe, fossil, ferry, adaptation. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. flux · noun/flʌks/

   a state of continuous change or flow

   The economy is in a state of flux, making it difficult for businesses to plan for the future.

   Synonyms: flow, movement, change

   Origin: Middle English: from Latin 'fluxus', meaning 'flowing'

2. probe · noun/proʊb/

   a tool or device used to explore or examine something

   The scientist used a temperature probe to measure the heat levels in the volcano's lava flow.

   Synonyms: instrument, device, explorer

   Origin: From Latin 'probare', meaning 'to test, prove'.

3. fossil · noun/ˈfɑː.səl/

   the remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in petrified form or as a mold or cast in rock

   The paleontologist carefully extracted the dinosaur fossil from the rocky cliff face.

   Synonyms: remains, relic, impression

   Origin: from Latin 'fossilis', meaning 'dug up'

4. ferry · noun/ˈfɛri/

   a boat or ship used to carry people or goods across a body of water

   We took the ferry across the river to reach the island for our weekend getaway.

   Synonyms: boat, barge, transport

   Origin: Middle English ferry, from Old French ferree, from ferrer 'to carry', from Latin ferre 'to bear, carry'

5. adaptation · noun/ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/

   the process of adjusting to new conditions or environments

   The adaptation of species to their environment is crucial for their survival in changing climates.

   Synonyms: adjustment, alteration, modification

   Origin: from Latin 'adaptatio', meaning 'a fitting to', from 'adaptare' which means 'to adjust' or 'to fit to'