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trite

adjective/traɪt/

lacking originality or freshness due to overuse

The speaker's trite phrases failed to engage the audience, leaving them unimpressed with the presentation's lack of originality.

banalclichédmundane
word origin — from Latin 'tritus', meaning 'rubbed' or 'worn out' which is derived from 'terere', meaning 'to rub' or 'to wear out'.

SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 146

Set 146 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: trite, underutilized, laudable, asinine, salutary. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. trite · adjective/traɪt/

    lacking originality or freshness due to overuse

    The speaker's trite phrases failed to engage the audience, leaving them unimpressed with the presentation's lack of originality.

    Synonyms: banal, clichéd, mundane

    Origin: from Latin 'tritus', meaning 'rubbed' or 'worn out' which is derived from 'terere', meaning 'to rub' or 'to wear out'.

  2. underutilized · adjective/ˌʌndərˈjuːtəˌlaɪzd/

    not used to full potential or capacity

    The community center has an underutilized space that could host various events and activities.

    Synonyms: underused, insufficiently used, neglected

    Origin: The term 'underutilized' is a combination of the prefix 'under-' meaning 'insufficient' or 'not enough', and 'utilized', which comes from the Latin 'utilis' meaning 'useful'.

  3. laudable · adjective/ˈlɔːdəbl/

    worthy of praise or commendation

    Her dedication to volunteering for the community is truly laudable and should be recognized by all.

    Synonyms: commendable, praiseworthy, admirable

    Origin: from Latin 'laudabilis', from 'laudare' meaning 'to praise'

  4. asinine · adjective/ˈæs.ɪ.naɪn/

    extremely foolish or stupid

    His decision to quit his job without having another one lined up was an asinine choice that left him in a difficult position.

    Synonyms: foolish, stupid, absurd

    Origin: from Latin 'asinus', meaning 'donkey', which is often associated with stupidity

  5. salutary · adjective/ˈsæl.jəˌtɛr.i/

    producing beneficial effects; favorable to health

    Regular exercise has a salutary effect on both physical and mental health, helping to reduce stress and improve overall well-being.

    Synonyms: beneficial, healthful, advantageous

    Origin: From Latin 'salutaris', meaning 'health-giving', derived from 'salus' meaning 'health'.