SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 273

Set 273 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: irrelevant, translucent, curative, instinctive, turbulent. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. irrelevant · adjective/ɪˈrɛl.ə.vənt/

   not connected with or related to something

   The feedback provided by the client was irrelevant to the project's current goals.

   Synonyms: impertinent, inconsequential, unimportant

   Origin: from Latin 'irrelevans', present participle of 'irrelevare' meaning 'to lift up or remove'

2. translucent · adjective/trænsˈluː.sənt/

   allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes

   The curtains were made of a translucent fabric that softly diffused the sunlight while maintaining privacy.

   Synonyms: semi-transparent, see-through, diaphanous

   Origin: from Latin 'translucentem', which is the accusative form of 'translucens', present participle of 'translucere', meaning 'to shine through'

3. curative · adjective/ˈkjʊrətɪv/

   having the ability to heal or cure

   The curative properties of the herbal tea have been celebrated for centuries in traditional medicine.

   Synonyms: healing, restorative, therapeutic

   Origin: from Latin 'curativus', from 'curare' meaning 'to cure'

4. instinctive · adjective/ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/

   relating to behavior driven by innate impulses rather than conscious thought

   Her instinctive reaction was to protect her child from danger without even thinking about it.

   Synonyms: intuitive, innate, automatic

   Origin: from Latin 'instinctivus', meaning 'impulsion' or 'to provoke', from 'instinctus', the past participle of 'instinguere', meaning 'to incite or urge on'.

5. turbulent · adjective/ˈtɜrbjələnt/

   characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm

   The company faced turbulent times during the economic recession, resulting in widespread layoffs and uncertainty among employees.

   Synonyms: chaotic, tumultuous, disorderly

   Origin: From Middle French 'turbulent', from Latin 'turbulentus', from 'turba' meaning 'disturbance' or 'confusion'.