The rambunctious children filled the playground with laughter and energy as they raced around without a care in the world.
synonyms
unrulyboisterouslively
word origin — The word 'rambunctious' is believed to have originated in the mid-19th century, possibly derived from 'rambunctious' which is thought to be a blend of 'ramp' (to rear up or leap) and 'rebunctious', an alteration of 'rebellious'.
SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 274
Set 274 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: rambunctious, chivalrous, loath, slipshod, pithy. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
rambunctious · adjective/ræmˈbʌŋkʃəs/
uncontrollably exuberant; boisterous
The rambunctious children filled the playground with laughter and energy as they raced around without a care in the world.
Synonyms: unruly, boisterous, lively
Origin: The word 'rambunctious' is believed to have originated in the mid-19th century, possibly derived from 'rambunctious' which is thought to be a blend of 'ramp' (to rear up or leap) and 'rebunctious', an alteration of 'rebellious'.
chivalrous · adjective/ˈʃɪv.əl.rəs/
marked by gracious courtesy and high-minded consideration for others
His chivalrous behavior during the charity event impressed everyone, as he went out of his way to assist those in need.
Synonyms: courteous, gallant, polite
Origin: From Old French 'chivalre', from Latin 'caballus' meaning 'horse', originally referring to a horseman or knight.
loath · adjective/loʊθ/
unwilling or reluctant
She was loath to admit that she had made a mistake during the presentation.
Synonyms: disinclined, reluctant, unwilling
Origin: From Old English 'lath' meaning 'hostile, unpleasant'
slipshod · adjective/ˈslɪpˌʃɑd/
careless or shoddy in workmanship or performance
The contractor was criticized for his slipshod work on the new building, leading to several safety concerns.
Synonyms: careless, sloppy, shoddy
Origin: The word 'slipshod' originates from the late 16th century, derived from 'slip' meaning to slide or fall and 'shod' referring to being shoed or put on shoes, indicating a lack of care in appearance or work.
pithy · adjective/ˈpɪθ.i/
concise and forcefully expressive
Her pithy remarks during the meeting really captured the essence of the problem at hand.
Synonyms: concise, succinct, terse
Origin: From Middle English 'pythie', from Old English 'pið', meaning 'the essential part or substance'.