SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 139

Set 139 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: anachronistic, retentive, indelible, stoical, intransigent. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. anachronistic · adjective/əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/

   belonging to a period other than that being portrayed

   The film was criticized for its anachronistic costumes that did not match the historical setting.

   Synonyms: outdated, outmoded, antiquated

   Origin: from the Greek 'anachronismos', meaning 'opposed to time'

2. retentive · adjective/rɪˈtɛn(t)ɪv/

   able to retain or remember information easily

   She has a remarkably retentive memory, allowing her to recall details from lectures long after they've ended.

   Synonyms: memory, recall, absorptive

   Origin: derived from the Latin word 'retentivus', which means 'able to retain', formed from 'retinere' (to hold back) combined with the suffix '-ive'

3. indelible · adjective/ɪnˈdɛlɪbəl/

   not able to be forgotten or removed

   The indelible mark left by her words resonated with him long after the conversation ended.

   Synonyms: unforgettable, permanent, enduring

   Origin: from Latin 'indelebilis', meaning 'not able to be wiped away', from 'in-' (not) + 'delebilis' (able to be destroyed, from 'delere' meaning 'to erase, destroy')

4. stoical · adjective/ˈstoʊɪkl/

   unflinching in the face of pain or adversity

   Despite the challenges he faced during his illness, he remained stoical and never complained about his situation.

   Synonyms: unemotional, impassive, resilient

   Origin: from the Latin 'stoicus', from Greek 'stōikos', derived from 'stoa', meaning 'porch', referring to the Stoa Poikile in Athens where the Stoics taught

5. intransigent · adjective/ɪnˈtræn.dʒənt/

   refusing to change one's views or to agree about something

   Despite numerous discussions, the committee remained intransigent, refusing to compromise on their initial proposal.

   Synonyms: obstinate, inflexible, unyielding

   Origin: Latin 'intransigentem', from 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'transigere' meaning 'to come to an agreement'.