characterized by complete sincerity and commitment
example
Her wholehearted support for the charity event motivated everyone involved to give their best.
synonyms
sincereearnestunreserved
word origin — The word 'wholehearted' is derived from the combination of 'whole' (meaning complete or entire) and 'hearted' (referring to the heart as the seat of emotions). The term emphasizes total commitment or sincerity.
SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 86
Set 86 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: wholehearted, pluralistic, precarious, sentient, ineffectual. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
wholehearted · adjective/ˌhoʊlˈhɑrtɪd/
characterized by complete sincerity and commitment
Her wholehearted support for the charity event motivated everyone involved to give their best.
Synonyms: sincere, earnest, unreserved
Origin: The word 'wholehearted' is derived from the combination of 'whole' (meaning complete or entire) and 'hearted' (referring to the heart as the seat of emotions). The term emphasizes total commitment or sincerity.
pluralistic · adjective/ˌplʊr.əˈlɪs.tɪk/
relating to or advocating multiple distinct concepts, values, or systems coexisting in society
The country's pluralistic society allows for various cultural traditions to thrive and coexist peacefully.
Synonyms: diverse, multiplistic, varied
Origin: from plural + -istic, derived from Latin 'pluralis' meaning 'more than one'
precarious · adjective/prɪˈkɛr.i.əs/
dependent on circumstances beyond one's control uncertain and unstable
Her job in the startup was always precarious, as funding could dry up at any moment.
Synonyms: unstable, risky, perilous
Origin: The word 'precarious' originates from the Latin 'precarius', meaning 'obtained by prayer or begging', which comes from 'precarious', meaning 'dependent on the will of another'.
sentient · adjective/ˈsɛnʃənt/
capable of experiencing sensations, thoughts, and emotions
Many philosophers argue that only sentient beings have the capacity for moral consideration.
Synonyms: aware, conscious, perceptive
Origin: From Latin 'sentientem', the present participle of 'sentire', meaning 'to feel'.
ineffectual · adjective/ˌɪnɪˈfɛkʧuəl/
lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a desired effect
The manager's ineffectual leadership left the team feeling unmotivated and uninspired.
Synonyms: ineffective, powerless, unproductive
Origin: mid 17th century: from in- 'not' + effectual