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truculent

adjective/ˈtrʌkjələnt/

definition

eager or quick to argue or fight

example

The truculent teenager argued with his teachers over every minor rule, showing no willingness to back down.

synonyms
pugnaciousbelligerentcombative
word origin — Late Latin 'truculentus', meaning 'savage, fierce', from 'trux' meaning 'savage' or 'wild'.

SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 57

Set 57 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: truculent, uninformative, simpleminded, infirm, unregulated. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. truculent · adjective/ˈtrʌkjələnt/

    eager or quick to argue or fight

    The truculent teenager argued with his teachers over every minor rule, showing no willingness to back down.

    Synonyms: pugnacious, belligerent, combative

    Origin: Late Latin 'truculentus', meaning 'savage, fierce', from 'trux' meaning 'savage' or 'wild'.

  2. uninformative · adjective/ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrmətɪv/

    not providing clear or useful information

    The report was uninformative and failed to address the key issues that were raised in the meeting.

    Synonyms: uninstructive, unhelpful, vague

    Origin: from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'informative' from Latin 'informativus', from 'informare' meaning 'to inform'.

  3. simpleminded · adjective/ˈsɪmplˌmaɪndɪd/

    lacking in mental acuity or perceptiveness

    Despite his kind heart, many considered him simpleminded when he struggled to grasp complex ideas.

    Synonyms: simple, naïve, foolish

    Origin: The word 'simpleminded' is a combination of 'simple' (originating from Old French 'simple', derived from Latin 'simplus') and 'minded' (from the Old English 'mǣnd', meaning associated with the mind).

  4. infirm · adjective/ɪnˈfɝːm/

    lacking physical strength due to age or illness

    The infirm elderly man struggled to walk across the room without assistance.

    Synonyms: weak, feeble, frail

    Origin: late Middle English, from Latin 'infirmus', meaning 'weak, feeble'.

  5. unregulated · adjective/ʌnˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪtɪd/

    not subject to control or restriction

    The unregulated market has led to rampant speculation and a lack of consumer protection.

    Synonyms: uncontrolled, unrestricted, ungoverned

    Origin: from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'regulated' from Latin 'regulare' meaning 'to control, to direct'