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abundant

adjective/əˈbʌndənt/

definition

existing in large quantities plentiful

example

The forest was abundant with wildlife, providing a rich habitat for many species.

synonyms
plentifulampleprofuse
word origin — from Middle French 'abondant', from Latin 'abundans', present participle of 'abundare', meaning 'to overflow'.

SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 89

Set 89 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: abundant, temporary, mistaken, compelling, autonomous. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. abundant · adjective/əˈbʌndənt/

    existing in large quantities plentiful

    The forest was abundant with wildlife, providing a rich habitat for many species.

    Synonyms: plentiful, ample, profuse

    Origin: from Middle French 'abondant', from Latin 'abundans', present participle of 'abundare', meaning 'to overflow'.

  2. temporary · adjective/ˈtɛm.pəˌrɛr.i/

    lasting for a limited time

    The company hired her for a temporary position while they searched for a permanent employee.

    Synonyms: provisional, short-term, brief

    Origin: from Latin 'temporarius' meaning 'of time, temporary', from 'tempus' meaning 'time'

  3. mistaken · adjective/mɪsˈteɪ.kən/

    believing something to be true that is not

    She was mistaken in her belief that the meeting started at noon instead of 1 PM.

    Synonyms: erroneous, incorrect, misguided

    Origin: The word 'mistaken' comes from the Middle English 'mistaken', which is a combination of 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and 'taken', the past participle of 'take'.

  4. compelling · adjective/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

    evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way

    The documentary presented a compelling argument for environmental conservation, captivating the audience with its powerful visuals and statistics.

    Synonyms: engaging, intriguing, fascinating

    Origin: from Middle English 'compellen', from Latin 'compellere', meaning 'to drive together, urge on'.

  5. autonomous · adjective/ɔˈtɑnəməs/

    able to operate independently or without external control

    The autonomous vehicle navigated the complex city streets without any human intervention.

    Synonyms: independent, self-governing, sovereign

    Origin: from Greek 'autonómos', meaning 'having its own laws' ('auto-' meaning self and 'nómos' meaning law)