SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 15

Set 15 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: habitual, inaccurate, phenomenal, astral, orderly. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. habitual · adjective/həˈbɪtʃuəl/

   done or doing constantly or as a habit

   She is a habitual jogger, running every morning before work.

   Synonyms: regular, customary, routine

   Origin: from Latin 'habitat', meaning 'to have or hold'; related to 'habit' and 'habituation'

2. inaccurate · adjective/ɪˈnækjərət/

   not correct or precise

   The weather forecast was inaccurate, leading many people to dress inappropriately for the day.

   Synonyms: imprecise, incorrect, erroneous

   Origin: From the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'accurate' derived from Latin 'accuratus', meaning 'done with care or precision'

3. phenomenal · adjective/fəˈnɑː.mɪ.nəl/

   extraordinary or remarkable

   The concert was a phenomenal success, leaving the audience in awe of the performers' talent.

   Synonyms: extraordinary, remarkable, exceptional

   Origin: from Greek 'phainomenon' meaning 'that which appears or is seen'

4. astral · adjective/ˈæs.trəl/

   relating to the stars or the outer space

   The astronomer was excited to share his findings about astral phenomena with the audience at the conference.

   Synonyms: stellar, celestial, cosmic

   Origin: from Latin 'astralis', from 'astrum' meaning 'star'

5. orderly · adjective/ˈɔrdərli/

   arranged or organized in a neat and systematic way

   The classroom was kept in an orderly manner, with all the desks aligned neatly and materials organized on the shelves.

   Synonyms: tidy, systematic, neat

   Origin: from Middle English 'orderli', from Old French 'ordinaire', derived from Latin 'ordo', meaning 'order'