SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 143

Set 143 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: solemn, lengthy, monumental, inventive, buoyant. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. solemn · adjective/ˈsɑː.ləm/

   deeply earnest and serious in nature

   During the ceremony, the speaker delivered a solemn address about the importance of peace.

   Synonyms: serious, grave, earnest

   Origin: from Middle English 'solempne', from Old French 'solemnel', from Latin 'solemnis', meaning 'observance, ceremony, or religious'

2. lengthy · adjective/ˈlɛŋθi/

   relating to a considerable duration or extent in time or space

   The meeting turned into a lengthy discussion about the upcoming project deadlines.

   Synonyms: prolonged, extensive, long-lasting

   Origin: The word 'lengthy' originates from the Old English 'length', which comes from the Proto-Germanic '*langitho', referring to a considerable extent in time or space.

3. monumental · adjective/ˌmɑːn.juˈmɛn.təl/

   of great significance or importance

   The scientist made a monumental discovery that changed the course of medical research.

   Synonyms: significant, momentous, important

   Origin: from the Latin 'monumentalis', from 'monumentum' meaning 'monument'

4. inventive · adjective/ɪnˈvɛntɪv/

   having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally

   Her inventive ideas for the project impressed everyone in the meeting.

   Synonyms: creative, innovative, original

   Origin: The word 'inventive' comes from the Latin 'inventivus', which means 'able to discover', derived from 'invenire' meaning 'to find, come upon'.

5. buoyant · adjective/ˈbɔɪənt/

   able to float or rise in a liquid or gas

   The buoyant raft easily floated on the surface of the lake, providing a safe way to enjoy the water.

   Synonyms: floating, bouyancy

   Origin: From French 'bouyant', from 'bouyer' meaning 'to cause to float', derived from Latin 'būiare' meaning 'to cease'.