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legitimate

adjective/lɪˈdʒɪtəmət/

conforming to established rules, principles, or standards

The committee found that the organization had a legitimate claim to the funding, as all necessary documents were submitted.

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word origin — from Latin 'legitimatus', from 'legitimus' meaning 'lawful'

SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 93

Set 93 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: legitimate, psychological, susceptible, anxious, intensive. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. legitimate · adjective/lɪˈdʒɪtəmət/

    conforming to established rules, principles, or standards

    The committee found that the organization had a legitimate claim to the funding, as all necessary documents were submitted.

    Synonyms: valid, lawful, genuine

    Origin: from Latin 'legitimatus', from 'legitimus' meaning 'lawful'

  2. psychological · adjective/ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɑ.dʒɪ.kəl/

    relating to the mental and emotional state of a person

    The therapist provided strategies to help her cope with the psychological effects of trauma.

    Synonyms: mental, emotional, cognitive

    Origin: The word 'psychological' comes from the Greek word 'psyche', meaning 'soul' or 'mind', combined with '-logical', relating to study or discourse.

  3. susceptible · adjective/səˈsɛptəbl/

    likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing

    Children are often more susceptible to infections due to their developing immune systems.

    Synonyms: vulnerable, influenced, impressionable

    Origin: from Latin 'susceptibilis', from 'susceptus', past participle of 'suscipere' meaning 'to take up'

  4. anxious · adjective/ˈæŋkʃəs/

    experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness about something

    She felt anxious about the upcoming exam, worrying whether she would perform well.

    Synonyms: worried, uneasy, apprehensive

    Origin: from Latin 'anxius' meaning 'troubled, uneasy, full of anxiety', related to 'angere' meaning 'to choke, to strangle'

  5. intensive · adjective/ɪnˈtɛn.sɪv/

    involving a high degree of effort or concentration

    After the intensive training program, the athletes were better prepared for the upcoming competition.

    Synonyms: extensive, thorough, concentrated

    Origin: from Latin 'intensivus', from 'intens-', meaning 'to stretch out', and derived from 'intendere', meaning 'to lean towards'.