SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 251

Set 251 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: rampant, plausible, advantageous, grim, intractable. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. rampant · adjective/ˈræmpənt/

   existing or spreading unchecked or wildly

   In recent years, misinformation has become rampant on social media platforms, leading to widespread confusion among users.

   Synonyms: widespread, unchecked, rampant

   Origin: Middle English 'rampant', meaning 'rearing up', from the verb 'rampen', likely from Old French 'rampant', derived from 'ramper', meaning 'to rear up or climb'.

2. plausible · adjective/ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

   seeming reasonable or probable

   The scientist presented a plausible explanation for the unusual results of the experiment.

   Synonyms: likely, credible, believable

   Origin: from Latin 'plausibilis', meaning 'worthy of applause, acceptable', from 'plaudere', meaning 'to clap, applaud'

3. advantageous · adjective/ˌæd.vənˈteɪ.dʒəs/

   providing a favorable condition or position that is beneficial

   Having a strong network of professional contacts can be advantageous in securing a job.

   Synonyms: beneficial, favorable, advantageous

   Origin: The word 'advantageous' comes from the Late Middle English 'avantagios,' derived from the Old French 'avantagier' meaning 'to advantage,' which is from the Latin 'vantaticum' meaning 'to benefit.'

4. grim · adjective/ɡrɪm/

   stern and forbidding in appearance or manner

   The detective's grim expression indicated that the case was more serious than it first appeared.

   Synonyms: stern, forbidding, severe

   Origin: Middle English grim, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch grimmig and German grimm.

5. intractable · adjective/ɪnˈtræktəbl/

   hard to manage or control

   The committee faced an intractable problem with the delays in the project, making it difficult to stay on schedule.

   Synonyms: unmanageable, stubborn, tough

   Origin: from the Latin 'intractabilis', meaning 'not able to be handled', from 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'tractabilis' meaning 'able to be drawn' or 'handled'