a person who carries out tasks clumsily or ineptly
example
Despite his best efforts, Jake proved to be a complete bungler when it came to fixing the car, leaving it in worse shape than before.
synonyms
botcherclumsy oafincompetent
word origin — The term 'bungler' derives from the verb 'bungle,' which originated from the Scots word 'bung,' meaning to carry out a task clumsily or to bungle efforts, with influences from Middle English.
SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 3
Set 3 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: bungler, vexation, stench, renunciation, effrontery. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
bungler · noun/ˈbʌŋɡlər/
a person who carries out tasks clumsily or ineptly
Despite his best efforts, Jake proved to be a complete bungler when it came to fixing the car, leaving it in worse shape than before.
Synonyms: botcher, clumsy oaf, incompetent
Origin: The term 'bungler' derives from the verb 'bungle,' which originated from the Scots word 'bung,' meaning to carry out a task clumsily or to bungle efforts, with influences from Middle English.
vexation · noun/ˌvɛkˈseɪʃən/
the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried
Her constant late arrivals to meetings caused a great vexation among her colleagues.
Synonyms: irritation, annoyance, frustration
Origin: Middle French vexation, from Latin vexatio, vexationem, from vexare meaning 'to annoy, to harass'
stench · noun/stɛnʧ/
a strong unpleasant smell
The stench of rotting garbage filled the air, making it impossible to breathe comfortably.
Synonyms: smell, odor, reek
Origin: from Middle English 'stenche', from Old French 'stenchier', from Latin 'stincere' meaning 'to stink'
renunciation · noun/rɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
the formal rejection of something
The politician's public renunciation of his controversial statements shocked his supporters.
Synonyms: rejection, abandonment, relinquishment
Origin: from Latin 'renuntiatio', from 'renuntiare', meaning 'to announce or to withdraw from'
effrontery · noun/ɪˈfrʌntəri/
shameless boldness or audacity
Her effrontery in demanding a raise after arriving late every day left her colleagues speechless.
Synonyms: audacity, insolence, impertinence
Origin: Early 19th century: from French 'effronterie', from 'effront', meaning 'shameless', from Latin 'effrontis', meaning 'brazen' (from 'ex-' meaning 'out of' + 'frons' meaning 'forehead').