SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 308

Set 308 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: duplicitous, inanimate, gluttonous, sanguine, uncontrollable. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. duplicitous · adjective/duˈplɪsɪtəs/

   deceptive in nature or behavior, often acting in two different ways to different people

   His duplicitous behavior during the negotiations left everyone questioning his true intentions.

   Synonyms: deceitful, dishonest, duplicitous

   Origin: From Latin 'duplicitās', meaning 'double', from 'duplex' meaning 'double'.

2. inanimate · adjective/ɪˈnæn.ɪ.mət/

   not alive or not having the qualities associated with living things

   The shelf was filled with inanimate objects, such as books and decorative figurines, that added charm to the room.

   Synonyms: lifeless, inorganic, non-living

   Origin: from Latin 'inanimatus' meaning 'not animated' or 'not alive'

3. gluttonous · adjective/ˈɡlʌtənəs/

   excessively greedy or voracious in consuming food orintake

   His gluttonous appetite led him to consume an entire pizza by himself during the party.

   Synonyms: greedy, voracious, ravenous

   Origin: from Old French 'gloton', from Latin 'gluto', meaning 'to swallow'

4. sanguine · adjective/ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

   optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation

   Despite the challenges his team faced, he remained sanguine about their chances of success.

   Synonyms: optimistic, hopeful, positive

   Origin: from Latin sanguin(e)us, from sanguis meaning 'blood'

5. uncontrollable · adjective/ʌn.kənˈtroʊ.lə.bəl/

   unable to be controlled or restrained

   After losing the game, his uncontrollable anger led to a heated argument with his teammates.

   Synonyms: unmanageable, hapless, irresistible

   Origin: from un- 'not' + controllable, which derives from control + -able