SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 56

Set 56 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: verbal, moral, ecological, considerable, vague. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. verbal · adjective/ˈvɜrbl/

   relating to or expressed in words

   His verbal communication skills were impressive during the presentation.

   Synonyms: oral, spoken, lexical

   Origin: From Latin 'verbalis', from 'verbum' meaning 'word'.

2. moral · adjective/ˈmɔr.əl/

   concerned with principles of right and wrong behavior

   The teacher emphasized the importance of moral values in guiding students' decisions.

   Synonyms: ethical, virtuous, righteous

   Origin: From Latin 'moralis', meaning 'pertaining to manners', derived from 'mos' meaning 'custom' or 'manner'.

3. ecological · adjective/ˌikoʊˈlɑdʒɪkəl/

   relating to the relationships between living organisms and their environment

   The ecological balance of the forest is essential for maintaining biodiversity and supporting various species.

   Synonyms: environmental, biological, ecological

   Origin: from the Greek 'oikos' meaning 'house' or 'environment' and 'logia' meaning 'study of'

4. considerable · adjective/kənˈsɪdərəbəl/

   large in amount or extent

   The project received a considerable amount of funding, allowing for further research and development.

   Synonyms: substantial, significant, substantial

   Origin: from Middle French 'considérable' and Latin 'considerabilis', from 'considerare' meaning to consider

5. vague · adjective/veɪɡ/

   not clearly expressed or defined

   The instructions for the project were vague, leaving us unsure about what was expected.

   Synonyms: ambiguous, unclear, hazy

   Origin: Middle English 'vag', from Old French 'vague', from Latin 'vagus', meaning 'wandering' or 'flickering'