His idiosyncratic style of painting often includes vibrant colors and unconventional shapes that reflect his unique perspective.
synonyms
peculiareccentricquirky
word origin — from the Greek 'idiosynkratikos', which is derived from 'idios' meaning 'private, peculiar' and 'synkratein' meaning 'to mix together.'
SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 199
Set 199 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: idiosyncratic, faulty, imaginative, intangible, legible. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
idiosyncratic · adjective/ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrætɪk/
peculiar or individual characteristic or habit
His idiosyncratic style of painting often includes vibrant colors and unconventional shapes that reflect his unique perspective.
Synonyms: peculiar, eccentric, quirky
Origin: from the Greek 'idiosynkratikos', which is derived from 'idios' meaning 'private, peculiar' and 'synkratein' meaning 'to mix together.'
faulty · adjective/ˈfɔlti/
characterized by errors or defects
The technician discovered that the faulty wiring in the building was causing frequent power outages.
Synonyms: defective, flawed, imperfect
Origin: from Middle English fauti, from Old French fautif, from Latin fallere 'to lack or deceive'
imaginative · adjective/ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nə.tɪv/
having a vivid imagination or creative ability
The children's imaginative play transformed the backyard into a magical kingdom filled with dragons and fairies.
Synonyms: creative, inventive, innovative
Origin: from Middle French 'imaginatif', derived from Latin 'imaginari', meaning 'to form an image'.
intangible · adjective/ɪnˈtæn.dʒə.bəl/
not able to be touched or physically measured
The company's success relies on its intangible assets, such as brand reputation and customer loyalty.
Synonyms: imperceptible, abstract, impalpable
Origin: from Latin 'intangibilis', meaning 'not able to be touched', from 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'tangere' meaning 'to touch'
legible · adjective/ˈlɛdʒəbl/
capable of being read or deciphered easily
The teacher made sure that the handwriting on the board was legible so all the students could take notes easily.
Synonyms: readable, decipherable, clear
Origin: from Latin 'legibilis', from 'legere' meaning 'to read'