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myopic

adjective/maɪˈɑpɪk/

definition

lacking foresight or intellectual insight

example

His myopic view of the company's future undermined their potential for long-term growth.

synonyms
short-sightednarrow-mindedinsular
word origin — from Greek 'myōpīs' meaning 'short-sighted'

SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 120

Set 120 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: myopic, abject, incongruous, stalwart, gullible. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. myopic · adjective/maɪˈɑpɪk/

    lacking foresight or intellectual insight

    His myopic view of the company's future undermined their potential for long-term growth.

    Synonyms: short-sighted, narrow-minded, insular

    Origin: from Greek 'myōpīs' meaning 'short-sighted'

  2. abject · adjective/ˈæb.d͡ʒɛkt/

    extremely bad, unpleasant, or degrading

    The documentary revealed the abject poverty that many families face in the region, highlighting their desperate living conditions.

    Synonyms: wretched, miserable, pitiful

    Origin: The word 'abject' originates from the Latin 'abjectus', the past participle of 'abjicere', meaning 'to throw away' or 'to cast down'.

  3. incongruous · adjective/ɪnˈkɑːŋɡruəs/

    not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something

    The elegant chandelier appeared incongruous in the rustic cabin, creating a striking contrast between the two styles.

    Synonyms: out of place, inappropriate, unsuitable

    Origin: from Latin 'incongruus', meaning 'not agreeing, not fitting', from 'in-' (not) + 'congruere' (to agree)

  4. stalwart · adjective/ˈstɔːl.wərt/

    loyal and resolute especially in the face of danger or adversity

    Despite the overwhelming odds, the stalwart defender stood firm, refusing to back down in the face of danger.

    Synonyms: steadfast, loyal, resolute

    Origin: Middle English stalword, from stal (meaning 'steadfast') and 'ward' (meaning 'guard or protector')

  5. gullible · adjective/ˈɡʌl.ə.bəl/

    easily fooled or deceived

    She is so gullible that she believed the fake news without questioning it.

    Synonyms: naive, credulous, trusting

    Origin: The word 'gullible' is derived from the verb 'gull', which means to deceive or cheat, and the suffix '-ible', indicating capability, originating from the early 17th century.