Set 256 · Study 1 / 5
Exitrelevant and appropriate to the subject at hand
The committee discussed several proposals, but only those that were germane to the project's goals were considered.
Set 256 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: germane, amoral, ritualistic, prohibitive, ambivalent. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
relevant and appropriate to the subject at hand
The committee discussed several proposals, but only those that were germane to the project's goals were considered.
having no moral standards or principles
The amoral behavior of the character in the film highlighted the lack of ethical considerations in their ruthless decisions.
relating to rituals or performed as part of a ritual
The ritualistic practices of the tribe included intricate dances that honored their ancestors during the harvest festival.
restricting or limiting in a way that discourages or prevents something
The prohibitive costs of the new technology deterred many small businesses from investing in it.
having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone
She felt ambivalent about accepting the job offer, torn between the excitement of a new opportunity and the comfort of her current position.