SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 336

Set 336 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: elitist, palliative, schematic, copious, picturesque. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. elitist · adjective/ɪˈliːtɪst/

   believing that a select group of people is superior to others

   The elitist attitude of the committee members made it difficult for new ideas to be considered.

   Synonyms: exclusive, snobbish, superior

   Origin: from elite, French 'élite', from Latin 'eligere' meaning 'to choose'

2. palliative · adjective/ˈpæl.i.eɪ.tɪv/

   relieving pain without curing the underlying cause

   The doctors provided palliative care to manage his pain during the final stages of the illness.

   Synonyms: relieving, soothing, calming

   Origin: from Latin 'palliativus', which means 'to cloak or cover', derived from 'palliare' (to cover, cloak)

3. schematic · adjective/skɪˈmætɪk/

   a simplified diagram or representation that shows the essential features of something

   The engineer provided a schematic diagram to illustrate the electrical connections in the circuit.

   Synonyms: diagrammatic, illustrative, representational

   Origin: The word 'schematic' originates from the Greek word 'schēma', meaning 'form' or 'shape'.

4. copious · adjective/ˈkoʊ.pi.əs/

   abundant in supply or quantity

   The students took copious notes during the lecture, ensuring they captured every important detail.

   Synonyms: abundant, plentiful, profuse

   Origin: from Latin 'copiosus', meaning 'abundant' or 'plentiful'

5. picturesque · adjective/ˌpɪk.tʃəˈrɛsk/

   visually attractive, especially in a quaint or charming way

   The quaint village, with its picturesque streets and charming cottages, seemed like something out of a storybook.

   Synonyms: charming, quaint, scenic

   Origin: from French 'pittoresque,' meaning 'painterly,' derived from Italian 'pittoresco,' from 'pittore' meaning 'painter'