SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 92

Set 92 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: adamant, tactile, amenable, byzantine, unconventional. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. adamant · adjective/ˈædəmənt/

   unyielding in attitude or opinion in spite of all appeals or urging

   Despite numerous requests for reconsideration, she remained adamant in her decision to refuse the offer.

   Synonyms: inflexible, unyielding, resolute

   Origin: from Middle French 'adamant', from Latin 'adamans', from Greek 'ἀδάμας' (adamas) meaning 'untameable, invincible'

2. tactile · adjective/ˈtæk.taɪl/

   relating to or involving the sense of touch

   The artist incorporated tactile elements into the sculpture, allowing viewers to appreciate the texture with their hands.

   Synonyms: haptic, touch-related, tactile-sensitive

   Origin: from Latin 'tactilis', from 'tactus' meaning 'touched'.

3. amenable · adjective/əˈminəbl/

   willing to cooperate or be influenced

   The committee found the new member to be quite amenable to their suggestions, making the collaboration smooth and efficient.

   Synonyms: open, compliant, agreeable

   Origin: from Middle French 'amenable', from Latin 'aminabilis', from 'aminare', meaning 'to lead' or 'to conduct'

4. byzantine · adjective/ˌbɪz.ənˈtiːn/

   highly intricate and complex often to the point of being convoluted

   The organization’s byzantine bureaucracy made it nearly impossible for employees to navigate the process of getting approvals for projects.

   Synonyms: complex, intricate, convoluted

   Origin: The word 'Byzantine' originates from 'Byzantium', the original name of the city of Constantinople, and is used in reference to its intricate and elaborate bureaucracy.

5. unconventional · adjective/ˌʌn.kənˈvɛn.ʃən.əl/

   not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed

   Her unconventional approach to problem-solving often leads to innovative solutions that others might overlook.

   Synonyms: nonconformist, alternative, unusual

   Origin: From un- (not) + conventional (based on or conforming to accepted standards or norms), originating from Latin 'conventionem', meaning 'agreement' or 'meeting'.