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muggy

adjective/ˈmʌɡi/

definition

uncomfortably warm and humid

example

It was a muggy summer afternoon, making it hard to enjoy the outdoor picnic.

synonyms
humidstickysultry
word origin — The origin of 'muggy' is believed to be from the late 19th century, possibly derived from the word 'mug,' meaning 'to cover' or 'to wrap up.'

SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 266

Set 266 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: muggy, wrongheaded, outmoded, reprehensible, praiseworthy. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. muggy · adjective/ˈmʌɡi/

    uncomfortably warm and humid

    It was a muggy summer afternoon, making it hard to enjoy the outdoor picnic.

    Synonyms: humid, sticky, sultry

    Origin: The origin of 'muggy' is believed to be from the late 19th century, possibly derived from the word 'mug,' meaning 'to cover' or 'to wrap up.'

  2. wrongheaded · adjective/ˈrɔŋˌhɛdɪd/

    having or showing a mistaken idea or judgment

    His wrongheaded approach to problem-solving often led to more complications than solutions.

    Synonyms: mistaken, misguided, erroneous

    Origin: The term 'wrongheaded' combines 'wrong' (from Old English 'wrang', meaning 'crooked, unjust, or erroneous') and 'headed', indicating a direction or tendency of thought.

  3. outmoded · adjective/ˈaʊtˌmoʊdɪd/

    no longer in style or use

    Many people believe that traditional classrooms are becoming outmoded in our increasingly digital world.

    Synonyms: obsolete, outdated, antiquated

    Origin: from the prefix 'out-' meaning 'beyond' or 'away' and the verb 'mode' meaning 'to measure or fashion'; originally denoting something that is no longer in current fashion.

  4. reprehensible · adjective/ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

    deserving censure or condemnation

    His reprehensible behavior at the charity event led to widespread criticism from the community.

    Synonyms: blameworthy, objectionable, disgraceful

    Origin: from Latin 'reprehensibilis', from 'reprehens-', meaning 'to restrain, rebuke'

  5. praiseworthy · adjective/ˈpreɪzˌwɜrði/

    deserving commendation or admiration

    Her dedication to volunteer work is truly praiseworthy, inspiring others to contribute to the community.

    Synonyms: commendable, laudable, admirable

    Origin: Derived from the Middle English 'praysworthi', combining 'praise' (from Old French 'prisier' and Latin 'pretium') and 'worthy' (from Old English 'weorþig').