SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 11

Set 11 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: synoptic, inconsequential, chary, verifiable, equable. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. synoptic · adjective/sɪˈnɑːptɪk/

   relating to a summary or general overview

   The teacher provided a synoptic overview of the course material, summarizing the key concepts and themes we would explore.

   Synonyms: summary, overview, succinct

   Origin: from Greek 'synoptikos', meaning 'taking a summary view', derived from 'syn' (together) + 'opsis' (view).

2. inconsequential · adjective/ˌɪn.kənˈsɛkwəntʃəl/

   not important or significant

   The committee spent hours debating inconsequential details that had no real impact on the final decision.

   Synonyms: trivial, insignificant, unimportant

   Origin: From Latin 'inconsequentem', from 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'consequentem', meaning 'following after'.

3. chary · adjective/ˈtʃɛr.i/

   cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something

   She was chary of making any financial investments without doing thorough research first.

   Synonyms: cautious, wary, hesitant

   Origin: The word 'chary' comes from the Middle English 'cheri', which means careful or cautious, and is related to the Old English 'cieran', meaning to take care or exercise caution.

4. verifiable · adjective/ˈvɛrɪfaɪəbl/

   capable of being checked or proved to be true

   The scientist provided verifiable evidence to support his hypothesis, ensuring that others could replicate his results.

   Synonyms: certifiable, provable, demonstrable

   Origin: From the Middle English 'verifien', from Old French 'verifier', from Latin 'verificare', from 'verus' meaning 'true' + 'facere' meaning 'to make'.

5. equable · adjective/ˈɛkwəbl/

   not easily disturbed or angered; calm and even-tempered

   Despite the chaos around her, she remained equable and continued to work calmly towards her goals.

   Synonyms: calm, even-tempered, unflappable

   Origin: from Latin 'aequabilis', from 'aequalis' meaning 'equal, uniform, even'