SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 79

Set 79 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: conscientious, navigable, deft, spurious, indeterminate. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. conscientious · adjective/ˌkɑnʃiˈɛnʃəs/

   showing care and accuracy in one's work or duties

   Her conscientious effort to meet every deadline impressed her supervisors and colleagues alike.

   Synonyms: diligent, meticulous, assiduous

   Origin: From Latin 'conscientiosus', from 'conscientia' meaning 'knowledge', from 'conscire' meaning 'to be aware of'.

2. navigable · adjective/ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/

   able to be navigated or traversed, especially by ships or boats

   The river is wide and navigable, allowing large cargo ships to pass through without difficulty.

   Synonyms: passable, traversable, sailable

   Origin: from the Latin 'navigabilis', from 'navigare' meaning 'to navigate'

3. deft · adjective/dɛft/

   skillful and quick in movement or action

   The chef's deft hands moved quickly as he prepared the intricate dish, showcasing his exceptional culinary skills.

   Synonyms: adept, nimble, skillful

   Origin: Middle English 'deft', meaning 'gentle, mild, or dexterous', from Old English 'deaf', meaning 'gentle, mild'.

4. spurious · adjective/ˈspjʊr.i.əs/

   not genuine or authentic; false or deceitful

   The scientist was careful to distinguish between genuine results and the spurious data that had been manipulated.

   Synonyms: false, counterfeit, fraudulent

   Origin: from Latin 'spurius' meaning 'illegitimate, false'

5. indeterminate · adjective/ˌɪndɪˈtɜrmɪnət/

   not precisely fixed or established

   The committee reached an indeterminate conclusion after hours of discussion, leaving many questions unanswered.

   Synonyms: uncertain, vague, ambiguous

   Origin: Late Latin 'indeterminatus', from 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'determinatus' meaning 'determined, defined'