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stout

adjective/staʊt/

definition

having a strong and thick build or robust constitution

example

The stout man easily lifted the heavy box above his head, showcasing his impressive strength.

synonyms
plumpsturdyrobust
word origin — Middle English 'stout', from Old French 'estout' meaning 'bold, stout', from Latin 'stultus' meaning 'foolish, dull'

SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 278

Set 278 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: stout, arrogant, militant, unsure, unidimensional. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. stout · adjective/staʊt/

    having a strong and thick build or robust constitution

    The stout man easily lifted the heavy box above his head, showcasing his impressive strength.

    Synonyms: plump, sturdy, robust

    Origin: Middle English 'stout', from Old French 'estout' meaning 'bold, stout', from Latin 'stultus' meaning 'foolish, dull'

  2. arrogant · adjective/ˈer.ə.ɡənt/

    having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities

    His arrogant attitude made it difficult for his coworkers to approach him for help.

    Synonyms: conceited, haughty, overbearing

    Origin: from the Latin 'arrogans', present participle of 'arrogare', meaning 'to claim for oneself'

  3. militant · adjective/ˈmɪlɪtənt/

    showing a willingness to fight for a cause or actively confrontational

    The activist group adopted a militant stance against the government's policies, believing that more aggressive actions were necessary to bring about change.

    Synonyms: combative, aggressive, confrontational

    Origin: from Latin 'militans', present participle of 'militare' meaning 'to serve as a soldier'

  4. unsure · adjective/ʌnˈʃʊr/

    having doubt or lacking confidence

    I felt unsure about my decision to move to a new city, as it seemed like such a big change.

    Synonyms: uncertain, doubtful, hesitant

    Origin: The word 'unsure' is formed by adding the prefix 'un-' to the word 'sure,' which comes from the Latin 'securus,' meaning 'free from care' or 'safe.'

  5. unidimensional · adjective/ˌjunɪˈdɪməˌnʃəl/

    having only one dimension or aspect

    The artist's work was criticized for being too unidimensional, lacking the depth that many contemporary pieces exhibit.

    Synonyms: one-dimensional, linear, simplistic

    Origin: Originating from the Latin word 'unus' meaning 'one' and 'dimensio' meaning 'dimension' or 'measurement'.