Her unfettered creativity allowed her to produce artworks that were truly unique and inspiring.
synonyms
unrestrainedfreeliberated
word origin — The word 'unfettered' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' combined with 'fetter', which stems from the Old French 'fetre', meaning 'to bind' or 'a restraint', ultimately tracing back to the Proto-Germanic 'fetraz'.
SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 29
Set 29 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: unfettered, cathartic, shrewd, pungent, hardheaded. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
unfettered · adjective/ʌnˈfɛtərd/
not restrained or restricted
Her unfettered creativity allowed her to produce artworks that were truly unique and inspiring.
Synonyms: unrestrained, free, liberated
Origin: The word 'unfettered' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' combined with 'fetter', which stems from the Old French 'fetre', meaning 'to bind' or 'a restraint', ultimately tracing back to the Proto-Germanic 'fetraz'.
cathartic · adjective/kəˈθɑr.tɪk/
providing psychological relief through the expression of strong emotions
Engaging in a cathartic release of emotions through writing helped her cope with the grief of losing her loved one.
Synonyms: cleansing, purgative, relieving
Origin: from the Greek 'kathartikos', meaning 'cleansing', derived from 'kathairein' meaning 'to cleanse'
shrewd · adjective/ʃrud/
having or showing sharp powers of judgment or insight
Her shrewd analysis of the market trends helped the company make significant profits this quarter.
Synonyms: astute, perceptive, insightful
Origin: Middle English shrewd, of unknown origin, possibly related to the Old English 'scrēad' meaning 'shrewd' or 'shrude'.
pungent · adjective/ˈpʌn.dʒənt/
having a strong, sharp smell or taste
The pungent aroma of garlic filled the kitchen as she prepared dinner.
Synonyms: acrid, strong, sharp
Origin: from Latin 'pungens', present participle of 'pungere', meaning 'to prick' or 'to sting'
hardheaded · adjective/ˈhɑrdˌhɛd.ɪd/
unwilling to change opinions or consider different ideas
Despite the overwhelming evidence presented to him, his hardheaded refusal to accept new ideas made the discussion unproductive.
Synonyms: stubborn, obstinate, inflexible
Origin: The term 'hardheaded' is derived from the combination of 'hard' meaning solid or unyielding and 'headed' referring to the mind or attitude, indicating a stubborn or obstinate nature.