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inexcusable

adjective/ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəbl/

definition

not able to be justified or excused

example

His repeated absence from work without any notification is simply inexcusable.

synonyms
unjustifiableinexcusableindefensible
word origin — Late Middle English: from in- 'not' + excusable, from Latin excusabilis, from excusare 'to excuse'

SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 34

Set 34 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: inexcusable, sodden, gusty, heartrending, uncomplicated. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. inexcusable · adjective/ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəbl/

    not able to be justified or excused

    His repeated absence from work without any notification is simply inexcusable.

    Synonyms: unjustifiable, inexcusable, indefensible

    Origin: Late Middle English: from in- 'not' + excusable, from Latin excusabilis, from excusare 'to excuse'

  2. sodden · adjective/ˈsɑː.dən/

    completely soaked or saturated with liquid

    After the heavy rain, the ground was sodden and muddy, making it difficult to walk.

    Synonyms: saturated, soggy, drenched

    Origin: The word 'sodden' originates from the Middle English 'soden,' which is a variant of the Old English 'sūðan,' meaning 'to boil.'

  3. gusty · adjective/ˈɡʌsti/

    characterized by strong and intermittent bursts of wind

    The hikers struggled to maintain their balance as they navigated the gusty winds on the mountain trail.

    Synonyms: blustery, breezy, windy

    Origin: The word 'gusty' originates from the noun 'gust,' which comes from the Old Norse 'gustr,' meaning 'a blast of wind.'

  4. heartrending · adjective/ˈhɑrtˌrɛndɪŋ/

    emotionally distressing or painful

    The heartrending story of the orphan's struggle to survive captured the attention of everyone in the room.

    Synonyms: tragic, soul-stirring, agonizing

    Origin: The word 'heartrending' combines 'heart' (from Old English 'heorte') and 'rending' (from Old English 'rendan', meaning to tear).

  5. uncomplicated · adjective/ʌnˈkɑmplɪkeɪtɪd/

    not difficult to understand or deal with

    The instructions for assembling the furniture were very uncomplicated, making the process quick and easy.

    Synonyms: simple, easy, straightforward

    Origin: from un- 'not' + complicated, from late Middle English, from Latin 'complicatus', which means 'to fold together'