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noticeable

adjective/ˈnoʊ.tɪ.sə.bəl/

easily seen or observed

There was a noticeable change in her attitude after she received the promotion.

observableevidentremarkable
word origin — Middle English: from medieval Latin 'notabilis', from Latin 'notabilis' meaning 'worthy of notice', from 'notare' meaning 'to mark, note'.

SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 50

Set 50 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: noticeable, amorphous, painstaking, inefficient, inexplicable. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. noticeable · adjective/ˈnoʊ.tɪ.sə.bəl/

    easily seen or observed

    There was a noticeable change in her attitude after she received the promotion.

    Synonyms: observable, evident, remarkable

    Origin: Middle English: from medieval Latin 'notabilis', from Latin 'notabilis' meaning 'worthy of notice', from 'notare' meaning 'to mark, note'.

  2. amorphous · adjective/əˈmɔr.fəs/

    lacking a definite shape or form

    The artist created an amorphous sculpture that seemed to change shape with every angle of light.

    Synonyms: shapeless, formless, vague

    Origin: from Greek 'amorphos', meaning 'without form' (a- 'without' + morphe 'form')

  3. painstaking · adjective/ˈpeɪnstəˌkɪŋ/

    involving or requiring great care and attention to detail

    The artist completed the mural with painstaking attention to detail, ensuring every brushstroke was perfect.

    Synonyms: meticulous, diligent, careful

    Origin: The word 'painstaking' comes from the combination of 'pain' (in the sense of effort or trouble) and 'taking', dating back to the late 19th century.

  4. inefficient · adjective/ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

    not achieving maximum productivity or effectiveness

    The old machinery in the factory is inefficient, causing delays in production and increased costs.

    Synonyms: ineffective, unproductive, wasteful

    Origin: from Latin 'inefficens', meaning 'not working or performing'; 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'efficere' meaning 'to accomplish or achieve'.

  5. inexplicable · adjective/ɪnˈɛksplɪkəbl/

    not able to be explained or accounted for

    Her inexplicable decision to leave the company puzzled her colleagues for weeks.

    Synonyms: unexplainable, incomprehensible, unaccountable

    Origin: Originating from the Latin 'inexplicabilis', meaning 'not able to be explained', formed from the prefix 'in-' (meaning 'not') and 'explicabilis' (meaning 'able to be explained').