Her sloth prevented her from completing the project on time, as she kept procrastinating.
synonyms
indolencelazinessidleness
word origin — from Old English 'slæwð', meaning 'sloth, laziness, or indolence' influenced by the Latin 'acedia', meaning 'spiritual apathy'.
SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 147
Set 147 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: sloth, churl, proclivity, virtuoso, nihilism. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
sloth · noun/sloʊθ/
a laziness or reluctance to act or exert oneself
Her sloth prevented her from completing the project on time, as she kept procrastinating.
Synonyms: indolence, laziness, idleness
Origin: from Old English 'slæwð', meaning 'sloth, laziness, or indolence' influenced by the Latin 'acedia', meaning 'spiritual apathy'.
churl · noun/tʃɜrl/
a rude or ill-tempered person
Despite the festive atmosphere, the churl in the corner grumbled about the noise and refused to join the celebration.
Synonyms: boor, lout, oaf
Origin: The word 'churl' comes from the Old English 'ceorl', which originally referred to a man of low birth or a peasant.
proclivity · noun/prəˈklɪv.ɪ.ti/
a natural or habitual inclination or tendency to behave in a certain way
His proclivity for risk-taking often led him to make impulsive decisions that others would avoid.
Synonyms: inclination, tendency, penchant
Origin: Originates from the Latin 'proclivitas', which comes from 'proclivis', meaning 'sloping' or 'inclined'.
virtuoso · noun/ˌvɜr.tʃuˈoʊ.soʊ/
a person highly skilled in a particular art, especially music
The violinist was widely regarded as a virtuoso, captivating audiences with his extraordinary talent and precision.
Synonyms: master, expert, prodigy
Origin: Italian, from 'virtuoso' meaning 'skilled' or 'virtuous', derived from 'virtù' meaning 'skill' or 'virtue'
nihilism · noun/ˈnaɪ.ɪ.lɪ.zəm/
the belief that life is meaningless and rejects all religious and moral principles
In a world increasingly shaped by uncertainty, many young people are flirting with nihilism, believing that traditional values hold no meaning.
Synonyms: pessimism, skepticism, nihil
Origin: The word 'nihilism' originates from the Latin word 'nihil', meaning 'nothing'. It was first used in the 19th century to describe a philosophy that rejects the existence of any inherent meaning or value.