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encrusted

adjective/ɪnˈkrʌstəd/

definition

covered or adorned with a hard surface or layer

example

The ancient treasure was found encrusted with jewels, glittering in the sunlight.

synonyms
decoratedadornedcoated
word origin — The word 'encrusted' originates from the Latin 'incrustatus,' the past participle of 'incrustare,' meaning 'to cover with a crust.'

SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 55

Set 55 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: encrusted, dank, despicable, unkempt, provident. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. encrusted · adjective/ɪnˈkrʌstəd/

    covered or adorned with a hard surface or layer

    The ancient treasure was found encrusted with jewels, glittering in the sunlight.

    Synonyms: decorated, adorned, coated

    Origin: The word 'encrusted' originates from the Latin 'incrustatus,' the past participle of 'incrustare,' meaning 'to cover with a crust.'

  2. dank · adjective/dæŋk/

    damp, cool, and often unpleasantly moist

    The old basement had a dank smell that made me want to leave as soon as I stepped inside.

    Synonyms: damp, moist, humid

    Origin: Middle English, from Old Norse 'dǫkk', meaning 'dark, damp'.

  3. despicable · adjective/dɪˈspɪkəbl/

    worthy of being despised or deemed contemptible

    His despicable actions during the charity event shocked everyone and led to his expulsion from the organization.

    Synonyms: contemptible, abhorrent, vile

    Origin: From Latin 'despicabilis', meaning 'worthy of disdain', from 'despicere' meaning 'to look down on'.

  4. unkempt · adjective/ʌnˈkɛmpt/

    not properly maintained or cared for; messy or disheveled

    After weeks without a haircut, John walked into the office with his unkempt hair sticking out in every direction.

    Synonyms: messy, disheveled, untidy

    Origin: The word 'unkempt' originates from the Middle English word 'unkempt', which combines 'un-' (a prefix meaning 'not') with 'kempt', the past participle of 'kempen' meaning 'to comb'.

  5. provident · adjective/ˈprɑːvɪdənt/

    making or indicative of timely preparation for the future

    Her provident planning for retirement allowed her to enjoy financial security in her later years.

    Synonyms: prudent, foresighted, planned

    Origin: from Latin 'providens', present participle of 'providere' meaning 'to foresee, to provide for'