SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 334

Set 334 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: lavish, immature, compulsive, frivolous, disjoint. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. lavish · adjective/ˈæv.ɪʃ/

   sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious

   The couple hosted a lavish wedding reception that featured extravagant decor and gourmet cuisine.

   Synonyms: extravagant, opulent, luxurious

   Origin: Middle English, from Old French 'lavishier', meaning 'to wash', possibly related to the idea of being generous or abundant.

2. immature · adjective/ɪməˈtʊr/

   lacking emotional or social maturity

   His immature behavior during discussions often leads to unproductive arguments.

   Synonyms: childish, naive, unsophisticated

   Origin: From Latin 'immaturus', meaning 'unripe' or 'immature', combining 'in-' (not) and 'maturus' (ripe).

3. compulsive · adjective/kəmˈpʌlsɪv/

   relating to a strong, often irresistible impulse to perform an action

   His compulsive behavior led him to check his phone every few minutes, unable to resist the urge to see new notifications.

   Synonyms: obsessive, driven, uncontrollable

   Origin: from Latin 'compulsivus', meaning 'to drive together or compel'

4. frivolous · adjective/ˈfrɪv.əl.əs/

   lacking in seriousness or importance

   Many people criticized the celebrity for her frivolous spending on luxury items instead of donating to charity.

   Synonyms: trivial, superficial, lighthearted

   Origin: from Latin 'frivolus' meaning 'silly, worthless' or 'unimportant'

5. disjoint · adjective/dɪsˈdʒɔɪnt/

   not sharing any elements or parts

   The two sets of data collected from the experiments were disjoint, providing clear evidence for separate phenomena.

   Synonyms: separate, distinct, isolated

   Origin: Middle English 'disjoindre', from Old French 'desjoindre', from Latin 'disjungere', meaning 'to disjoin' or 'to separate'.