The voluminous reports provided by the research team were difficult to digest in a single reading.
synonyms
ampleextensivelarge
word origin — from the Latin 'voluminōsus', meaning 'full of folds, rolled up', from 'volumen' meaning 'a roll or scroll'.
SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 231
Set 231 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: voluminous, tyrannical, paltry, stingy, treacly. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
voluminous · adjective/vəˈluː.mə.nəs/
having great size or volume
The voluminous reports provided by the research team were difficult to digest in a single reading.
Synonyms: ample, extensive, large
Origin: from the Latin 'voluminōsus', meaning 'full of folds, rolled up', from 'volumen' meaning 'a roll or scroll'.
tyrannical · adjective/tɪˈrænɪkəl/
exercising absolute power in a cruel and oppressive manner
The citizens rose up against the tyrannical regime that had suppressed their freedoms for decades.
Synonyms: oppressive, autocratic, dictatorial
Origin: from Middle French 'tyranique', from Latin 'tyrannicus', from Greek 'tyrannikos', based on 'tyrannis' (tyranny)
paltry · adjective/ˈpɔltri/
insignificant or meager in amount or value
The paltry sum offered for the artwork did not reflect its true value, leaving the artist feeling undervalued.
Synonyms: meager, trivial, insignificant
Origin: The word 'paltry' originates from the late 15th century, derived from the dialectal word 'palter', which means to waste time or quarrel.
stingy · adjective/ˈstɪn.dʒi/
unwilling to give or spend; miserly
Despite his wealth, he was known to be stingy with his donations to charity.
Synonyms: miserly, tightfisted, parsimonious
Origin: The word 'stingy' originated in the early 19th century and is a variant of the word 'sting', which comes from the Old English 'stingan' meaning 'to prick or to sting'.
treacly · adjective/ˈtriː.kli/
excessively sentimental or sweet
The movie was filled with treacly moments that made even the toughest critics roll their eyes.
Synonyms: maudlin, cloying, sentimental
Origin: The word 'treacly' comes from 'treacle,' which refers to a syrupy substance, and is derived from the Old French 'teracle,' meaning 'molasses'. The metaphorical use relates to something overly sweet or sentimental.