The committee's decision was based on unexceptionable reasoning, ensuring that all members felt their voices were heard.
synonyms
unimpeachableirreproachableimpeccable
word origin — The word 'unexceptionable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not', combined with 'exceptionable', which comes from the Latin 'excipere' meaning 'to take out' or 'to except'.
SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 277
Set 277 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: unexceptionable, overweening, totalitarian, titular, tempestuous. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
unexceptionable · adjective/ˌʌnɪkˈzɛpʃənəbl/
not open to objection or criticism
The committee's decision was based on unexceptionable reasoning, ensuring that all members felt their voices were heard.
Origin: The word 'unexceptionable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not', combined with 'exceptionable', which comes from the Latin 'excipere' meaning 'to take out' or 'to except'.
overweening · adjective/ˌoʊvərˈwinɪŋ/
excessively proud or confident
His overweening ambition led him to take unnecessary risks that ultimately jeopardized his career.
Synonyms: conceited, arrogant, vainglorious
Origin: The word 'overweening' originates from the Middle English term 'overwening', which comes from the Old English 'oferwenian', meaning to overestimate or to be arrogant. It combines 'over-' meaning excessively and 'ween' meaning to think or suppose.
totalitarian · adjective/ˌtoʊtəˈlɪtəriən/
relating to a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state
In a totalitarian regime, citizens have little to no freedom, as the government exercises absolute control over all aspects of life.
Synonyms: authoritarian, dictatorial, oppressive
Origin: originated from the Latin 'totalitas' meaning 'wholeness' or 'entirety', combined with the suffix '-arian' indicating relation to.
titular · adjective/ˈtɪtʃələr/
holding a title without the responsibilities or functions usually associated with it
He was the titular head of the organization, though most decisions were made by the executive board.
Synonyms: nominal, symbolic, ceremonial
Origin: Originating from the Latin word 'titulus', meaning 'title'.
tempestuous · adjective/tɛmˈpɛstʃəs/
characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion
Their tempestuous relationship was marked by passionate arguments and reconciliations that left everyone around them in awe.
Synonyms: turbulent, chaotic, fiery
Origin: The word 'tempestuous' originates from the Latin 'tempestuosus', meaning 'stormy, violent', derived from 'tempestas', which means 'storm, season'.