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lucrative

adjective/ˈluː.krə.tɪv/

definition

producing a great deal of profit

example

Many entrepreneurs are drawn to the lucrative business opportunities available in the tech industry.

synonyms
profitablerewardingadvantageous
word origin — From Latin 'lucrativus', from 'lucrari' meaning 'to gain' or 'to profit'.

SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 91

Set 91 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: lucrative, fervent, retroactive, perceptual, incoherent. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. lucrative · adjective/ˈluː.krə.tɪv/

    producing a great deal of profit

    Many entrepreneurs are drawn to the lucrative business opportunities available in the tech industry.

    Synonyms: profitable, rewarding, advantageous

    Origin: From Latin 'lucrativus', from 'lucrari' meaning 'to gain' or 'to profit'.

  2. fervent · adjective/ˈfɜr.vənt/

    having or displaying a passionate intensity

    She was a fervent advocate for environmental protection, dedicating her time to raising awareness about climate change.

    Synonyms: zealous, ardent, passionate

    Origin: from Latin 'ferventem' (present participle of 'fervēre', meaning 'to boil, to glow')

  3. retroactive · adjective/ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪv/

    applying to a period before a particular date

    The government announced a retroactive tax refund for all eligible citizens dating back to January 1st.

    Synonyms: retrograde, backdated, ex post facto

    Origin: from Latin 'retroactivus', from 'retro-' meaning 'backwards' + 'act' meaning 'to do'

  4. perceptual · adjective/pərˈsɛp.tʃu.əl/

    relating to the ability to perceive or interpret sensory information

    The children demonstrated impressive perceptual skills as they quickly identified the differences between the similar pictures.

    Synonyms: cognitive, sensory, intuitive

    Origin: derived from Latin 'perceptus' which means 'seized, taken', from 'percipere' meaning 'to seize, understand'

  5. incoherent · adjective/ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrənt/

    lacking clarity or organization in speech or thought

    During the meeting, his incoherent rambling made it difficult for anyone to understand his main point.

    Synonyms: unintelligible, disjointed, rambling

    Origin: from Latin incoherens, present participle of incohaerere, meaning 'to lack cohesion; to be not stick together.'