Despite its untried methods, the new approach to teaching has shown promising results in preliminary studies.
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word origin — From Middle English untried, from un- 'not' + tried, past participle of try.
SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 131
Set 131 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: untried, unworldly, industrious, mutinous, exchangeable. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
untried · adjective/ʌnˈtraɪd/
not yet tested or experimented with
Despite its untried methods, the new approach to teaching has shown promising results in preliminary studies.
Synonyms: untested, novel, untested
Origin: From Middle English untried, from un- 'not' + tried, past participle of try.
unworldly · adjective/ʌnˈwɜrldli/
not concerned with the practicalities or affairs of the world
Her unworldly nature made it difficult for her to navigate the complexities of modern life.
Synonyms: otherworldly, heavenly, ethereal
Origin: The origin of 'unworldly' is from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' combined with 'worldly', which comes from the Middle English 'worldliche', derived from the Old English 'weorold', meaning 'world'.
industrious · adjective/ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əs/
diligent and hard-working
The industrious students worked late into the night to prepare for their exams.
Synonyms: diligent, hardworking, assiduous
Origin: from Middle French 'industrious', from Latin 'industriae' which means 'industry, diligence'
mutinous · adjective/ˈmjuːtənəs/
rebellious against authority especially by soldiers or sailors
The crew became mutinous after weeks of harsh treatment and insufficient rations, leading to a tense standoff with the captain.
Synonyms: rebellious, insubordinate, defiant
Origin: from Latin 'mutin(us)', from 'mutare' meaning 'to change, disturb'.
exchangeable · adjective/ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/
capable of being exchanged or substituted
The concert tickets are exchangeable for any other show within the same month.