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loquacious

adjective/loʊˈkweɪʃəs/

definition

tending to talk a great deal; talkative

example

The loquacious host kept the guests entertained with endless stories throughout the evening.

synonyms
garruloustalkativechatty
word origin — from Latin 'loquax', meaning 'talkative', from 'loqui', meaning 'to speak'

SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 37

Set 37 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: loquacious, mettlesome, petulant, felicitous, reverential. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. loquacious · adjective/loʊˈkweɪʃəs/

    tending to talk a great deal; talkative

    The loquacious host kept the guests entertained with endless stories throughout the evening.

    Synonyms: garrulous, talkative, chatty

    Origin: from Latin 'loquax', meaning 'talkative', from 'loqui', meaning 'to speak'

  2. mettlesome · adjective/ˈmɛtəlˌsʌm/

    having a courageous spirit or resolute character

    The mettlesome young soldier showed remarkable bravery in the face of danger during the battle.

    Synonyms: spirited, courageous, valiant

    Origin: The word 'mettlesome' is derived from the Middle English 'metil,' meaning 'spirited' or 'brave,' which comes from the Old French 'mettle,' a variant of 'metal,' originally referring to a person's character or temperament.

  3. petulant · adjective/ˈpɛtʃələnt/

    childishly sulky or bad-tempered

    The petulant child refused to eat his dinner after being told he couldn't have dessert first.

    Synonyms: irritable, moody, testy

    Origin: from Latin 'petulans', meaning 'impudent, forward', from 'petere' meaning 'to seek or attack'.

  4. felicitous · adjective/fəˈlɪsɪtəs/

    well chosen or suited to the circumstances

    Her felicitous choice of words during the presentation captivated the audience and clearly conveyed her message.

    Synonyms: appropriate, suitable, fitting

    Origin: derived from the Latin word 'felicitas' meaning 'happiness' or 'good fortune'; the word 'felicitous' entered English in the late 19th century.

  5. reverential · adjective/ˌrɛv.əˈrɛn.ʃəl/

    expressing or characterized by a feeling of deep respect and admiration

    The audience listened in reverential silence as the renowned historian shared his insights on ancient civilizations.

    Synonyms: respectful, admiring, veneration

    Origin: from Latin 'reverentialis', which is derived from 'reverent-' (present participle of 'revereri', meaning to revere or hold in awe)