The team's invincible spirit carried them through the toughest challenges, making them feel unstoppable on the field.
synonyms
unconquerableunbeatableindomitable
word origin — from Latin 'invincibilis' meaning 'unconquerable' (in- 'not' + vincere 'to conquer')
SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 283
Set 283 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: invincible, intermittent, tangible, harmonious, radiant. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
invincible · adjective/ɪnˈvɪn.sə.bəl/
too powerful to be defeated or overcome
The team's invincible spirit carried them through the toughest challenges, making them feel unstoppable on the field.
Synonyms: unconquerable, unbeatable, indomitable
Origin: from Latin 'invincibilis' meaning 'unconquerable' (in- 'not' + vincere 'to conquer')
intermittent · adjective/ˌɪn.tərˈmɪt.ənt/
occurring at irregular intervals not continuous or steady
The weather forecast predicts intermittent rain throughout the day, so we should bring our umbrellas.
Synonyms: occasional, sporadic, periodic
Origin: Late Middle English from Latin 'intermittent-, 'intermittens', from 'intermittere' meaning 'to leave off, send between'
tangible · adjective/ˈtæn.dʒə.bəl/
capable of being touched or perceived by the senses
The artist's work has a tangible quality that draws viewers in and allows them to connect with the piece on a sensory level.
Synonyms: palpable, concrete, touchable
Origin: from Latin 'tangibilis', from 'tangere' meaning 'to touch'
harmonious · adjective/hɑːrˈmoʊ.ni.əs/
characterized by agreement or concord among components
The harmonious relationship among team members led to increased productivity and creativity.
Synonyms: concordant, compatible, amicable
Origin: from Latin 'harmoniosus', from 'harmonia' meaning harmony, derived from Greek 'harmonia' meaning 'joining' or 'fitting together'.
radiant · adjective/ˈreɪ.di.ənt/
emitting or reflecting light; bright or shining
The radiant sun cast a warm glow over the entire landscape, illuminating the flowers in vibrant colors.
Synonyms: luminous, shining, gleaming
Origin: from Latin 'radiantem' (nominative 'radians'), meaning 'shining, emitting rays', from 'radiare' which means 'to emit rays, shine'.