SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 197

Set 197 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: amiable, invaluable, morbid, literate, parochial. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. amiable · adjective/ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/

   having a friendly and pleasant manner

   Despite the tension in the room, her amiable demeanor helped to ease the atmosphere and get everyone talking again.

   Synonyms: friendly, pleasant, congenial

   Origin: from Latin 'amicabilis', meaning 'friendly', which is derived from 'amicus', meaning 'friend'.

2. invaluable · adjective/ɪnˈvæl.jə.bəl/

   extremely useful or valuable

   Her experience in the field was invaluable in helping the team complete the project on time.

   Synonyms: indispensable, essential, irreplaceable

   Origin: from the Latin word 'invaluabilis', meaning 'not able to be valued or estimated'

3. morbid · adjective/ˈmɔrbɪd/

   relating to unpleasant subjects such as death or disease

   His fascination with morbid topics often led him to read books about serial killers and unsolved mysteries.

   Synonyms: gruesome, macabre, ghastly

   Origin: derived from Latin 'morbidus', meaning 'diseased', from 'mors' meaning 'death'

4. literate · adjective/ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

   able to read and write or having knowledge in a specified area

   In order to succeed in today’s job market, it is essential to be digitally literate and adapt to new technologies.

   Synonyms: educated, knowledgeable, informed

   Origin: From Latin 'literatus', meaning 'lettered' or 'having to do with letters, reading, and writing'.

5. parochial · adjective/pəˈroʊ.ki.əl/

   having a limited or narrow outlook or scope

   His parochial views prevent him from understanding the broader social issues at play.

   Synonyms: narrow, limited, provincial

   Origin: Derived from Middle English 'parochial,' from Old French 'parochial,' from Late Latin 'parochialis,' which comes from 'parochia' meaning 'parish'.