SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 98

Set 98 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: unscathed, jocular, corpulent, scanty, intemperate. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. unscathed · adjective/ʌnˈskeɪðd/

   not harmed or damaged

   Despite the severe storm, the town emerged unscathed, with no reports of damage to homes or businesses.

   Synonyms: unharmed, intact, unhurt

   Origin: The word 'unscathed' originates from the Old Norse 'skaða', meaning 'to harm' or 'to injure', combined with the prefix 'un-' indicating negation.

2. jocular · adjective/ˈdʒɑkjələr/

   characterized by or given to joking and humor

   His jocular demeanor made him the life of the party, as everyone enjoyed his playful banter.

   Synonyms: humorous, jesting, playful

   Origin: from Latin 'jocularis', meaning 'pertaining to jokes', from 'jocus', meaning 'joke'.

3. corpulent · adjective/ˈkɔr.pjə.lənt/

   having a large, bulky body

   The corpulent man struggled to fit into the narrow chair at the restaurant.

   Synonyms: obese, portly, stout

   Origin: from Latin 'corpulentus', from 'corpus' meaning 'body'

4. scanty · adjective/ˈskænti/

   barely sufficient or adequate

   The book provided only a scanty overview of the complex subject, leaving readers wanting more detailed information.

   Synonyms: meager, insufficient, sparse

   Origin: Early 19th century, originating from the word scant, which comes from Old Norse 'skamt', meaning 'short'.

5. intemperate · adjective/ɪnˈtɛmpərɪt/

   lacking moderation or self-control

   His intemperate remarks during the debate led to a heated backlash from the audience.

   Synonyms: excessive, unrestrained, immoderate

   Origin: from Latin 'intemperatus', meaning 'lacking moderation', from 'in-' (not) + 'temperare' (to moderate, mix)