SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 224

Set 224 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: foreseeable, indiscriminate, egregious, instantaneous, rhetorical. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. foreseeable · adjective/fɔrˈsiəbl/

   able to be foreseen or predicted

   The company made adjustments to its budget to accommodate any foreseeable risks during the project.

   Synonyms: predictable, expectable, anticipatable

   Origin: from Middle English, derived from 'foresee' + 'able'; the prefix 'fore-' meaning 'before' and '-able' meaning 'capable of'

2. indiscriminate · adjective/ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət/

   lacking discrimination or careful choice

   The indiscriminate bombing in the region led to significant civilian casualties and widespread destruction.

   Synonyms: random, unselective, haphazard

   Origin: The word 'indiscriminate' originates from the Latin 'indiscriminatus', which combines 'in-' (not) and 'discriminatus' (distinguished), meaning not distinguished or not separated.

3. egregious · adjective/ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/

   outstandingly bad; shocking

   The company's egregious lapses in safety protocols resulted in a devastating accident that could have been easily avoided.

   Synonyms: outrageous, heinous, shocking

   Origin: from Latin 'egregius', meaning 'distinguished, excellent', which evolved to imply a sense of being notably bad or shocking.

4. instantaneous · adjective/ˌɪn.stənˈteɪ.nəs/

   occurring or done at a specific moment without any delay

   The instantaneous response of the system ensured that there were no delays in processing the data.

   Synonyms: immediate, prompt, quick

   Origin: From Latin 'instantaneus', meaning 'containing no delay', from 'instans', the present participle of 'instare', meaning 'to stand upon or be present'.

5. rhetorical · adjective/rɪˈtɔr.ɪ.kəl/

   relating to the art of persuasion in speech or writing

   The speaker employed several rhetorical devices to engage the audience and enhance his argument.

   Synonyms: persuasive, oratorical, eloquent

   Origin: From Middle French 'rhetorique', from Latin 'rhetorica', from Greek 'rhetorikē (tekhne)', meaning 'the art of oratorical skill'.