There was a noticeable change in her attitude after she received the promotion.
synonyms
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.
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'.
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')
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.
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'.
inexplicable · adjective/ɪnˈɛksplɪkəbl/
not able to be explained or accounted for
Her inexplicable decision to leave the company puzzled her colleagues for weeks.
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').