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frisky

adjective/ˈfrɪs.ki/

full of energy and enthusiasm

The frisky puppy bounded around the yard, bringing joy to everyone watching.

livelyplayfulspirited
word origin — The word 'frisky' originates from the late 17th century, possibly a variant of 'frisk,' which means to leap or skip playfully.

SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 279

Set 279 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: frisky, regimental, congruent, unrequited, indisputable. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. frisky · adjective/ˈfrɪs.ki/

    full of energy and enthusiasm

    The frisky puppy bounded around the yard, bringing joy to everyone watching.

    Synonyms: lively, playful, spirited

    Origin: The word 'frisky' originates from the late 17th century, possibly a variant of 'frisk,' which means to leap or skip playfully.

  2. regimental · adjective/ˌrɛdʒɪˈmɛn(t)l/

    relating to a regiment or its members

    The soldiers marched in a regimental formation, their movements synchronized perfectly as they practiced for the parade.

    Synonyms: military, battalion, troop

    Origin: from the French 'régiment', based on Latin 'regimentum', from 'regere' meaning 'to rule'

  3. congruent · adjective/ˈkɑːŋɡruənt/

    having the same size and shape

    The two triangles we studied in class were congruent, as they had exactly the same size and shape.

    Synonyms: congruous, identical, equal

    Origin: Late Latin 'congruens', from 'congruere' meaning 'to agree.'

  4. unrequited · adjective/ˌʌn.rɪˈkwaɪ.t̬ɪd/

    not reciprocated or returned in terms of love or affection

    Her unrequited love for him was evident in the way she would always look for excuses to be near him.

    Synonyms: unreturned, one-sided, unreciprocated

    Origin: The word 'unrequited' comes from the Latin 'requit-,' which is the past participle of 'requirere,' meaning 'to seek again, to ask for.' The prefix 'un-' indicates negation.

  5. indisputable · adjective/ˌɪndəˈspjuːtəbl/

    unable to be challenged or denied

    The scientist presented indisputable evidence that climate change is primarily caused by human activity.

    Synonyms: undeniable, incontrovertible, unquestionable

    Origin: Originating from the Latin 'indisputabilis', where 'in-' means 'not' and 'disputabilis' means 'able to be disputed'.