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molten

adjective/ˈmoʊltən/

definition

melted or liquefied by heat

example

The chef poured the molten chocolate over the dessert, creating a deliciously rich sauce.

synonyms
liquidmeltedfluid
word origin — from Middle English 'molten', from Old English 'meltan', meaning 'to melt'

SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 95

Set 95 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: molten, illegitimate, ruthless, gracious, believable. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. molten · adjective/ˈmoʊltən/

    melted or liquefied by heat

    The chef poured the molten chocolate over the dessert, creating a deliciously rich sauce.

    Synonyms: liquid, melted, fluid

    Origin: from Middle English 'molten', from Old English 'meltan', meaning 'to melt'

  2. illegitimate · adjective/ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtəmɪt/

    not authorized by law or rules

    The court ruled that the property had been transferred through illegitimate means, making the ownership null and void.

    Synonyms: unlawful, unauthorized, illegal

    Origin: Late Middle English: from Latin illegitimus, from in- ‘not’ + legitimus ‘lawful’

  3. ruthless · adjective/ˈruθləs/

    having or showing no pity or compassion for others

    The CEO's ruthless ambition drove the company to success, but at the cost of employee well-being.

    Synonyms: merciless, cruel, pitiless

    Origin: The word 'ruthless' originates from the combination of 'ruth,' an old English word meaning 'pity' or 'compassion,' with the suffix '-less,' which indicates absence. Thus, 'ruthless' literally means 'without pity.'

  4. gracious · adjective/ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs/

    showing kindness and courtesy especially toward someone of lower status

    The gracious host welcomed each guest with warmth and genuine appreciation, making everyone feel valued, regardless of their background.

    Synonyms: courteous, polite, kindly

    Origin: From Middle English 'graciouse', from Old French 'gracieux', from Latin 'gratus', meaning pleasing or agreeable.

  5. believable · adjective/bɪˈliːvəbəl/

    capable of being believed; credible or plausible

    The detective's explanation of the crime was so detailed and logical that it seemed completely believable.

    Synonyms: credible, plausible, tenable

    Origin: Middle English: from the Old French 'believe', based on Latin 'credibilis', from 'credere' meaning 'to believe'.