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unflagging

adjective/ʌnˈflæɡɪŋ/

definition

showing persistent effort and not diminishing in energy or determination

example

Her unflagging dedication to the project inspired the entire team to work harder and remain focused on their goals.

synonyms
unwaveringtirelesspersistent
word origin — from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' + 'flagging', the present participle of 'flag' meaning 'to tire or lose energy'.

unflagging, ignominious, illusory, turgid, unpretentious: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from SAT Vocabulary Level 3 set 115. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

  1. unflagging · adjective/ʌnˈflæɡɪŋ/

    showing persistent effort and not diminishing in energy or determination

    Her unflagging dedication to the project inspired the entire team to work harder and remain focused on their goals.

    Synonyms: unwavering, tireless, persistent

    Origin: from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' + 'flagging', the present participle of 'flag' meaning 'to tire or lose energy'.

  2. ignominious · adjective/ɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

    deserving or causing public disgrace or shame

    The politician faced an ignominious downfall after the scandal was exposed, leading to widespread public outrage.

    Synonyms: shameful, disgraceful, humiliating

    Origin: from Latin 'ignominia', meaning 'dishonour, disgrace' (from 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'nomen' meaning 'name')

  3. illusory · adjective/ɪˈluːzəri/

    not real or based on something that is not real

    The spectacular views from the mountaintop proved to be illusory, as they disappeared into a thick blanket of fog.

    Synonyms: deceptive, delusive, imaginary

    Origin: from Latin 'illusorius' meaning 'deceitful', from 'illusio' meaning 'deception'.

  4. turgid · adjective/ˈtɜrʤɪd/

    swollen or distended, especially due to high fluid content

    The turgid leaves of the plant signaled that it had absorbed plenty of water after the recent rain.

    Synonyms: swollen, distended, inflated

    Origin: From Latin 'turgidus', meaning 'swollen' or 'distended'.

  5. unpretentious · adjective/ˌʌn.prɪˈtɛn.ʃəs/

    not attempting to impress others with an appearance of greater importance or merit than is actually possessed

    The restaurant's unpretentious atmosphere made it a favorite among locals looking for good food and friendly service.

    Synonyms: modest, simple, humble

    Origin: The word 'unpretentious' is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'pretentious', which comes from the Latin 'praetendere', meaning 'to pretend or to claim'.