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potable

adjective/ˈpoʊ.t̬ə.bəl/

definition

suitable for drinking

example

The town's water supply is tested regularly to ensure it is potable and safe for residents to drink.

synonyms
drinkablesafe to drinkrefreshing
word origin — from Latin 'potabilis', from 'potare' meaning 'to drink'

TOEFL Vocabulary — Set 123

Set 123 of TOEFL Vocabulary covers 5 words: potable, sanguine, resilient, theoretical, sentimental. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. potable · adjective/ˈpoʊ.t̬ə.bəl/

    suitable for drinking

    The town's water supply is tested regularly to ensure it is potable and safe for residents to drink.

    Synonyms: drinkable, safe to drink, refreshing

    Origin: from Latin 'potabilis', from 'potare' meaning 'to drink'

  2. sanguine · adjective/ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

    optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation

    Despite the challenges ahead, she remained sanguine about the project's success and the team's ability to overcome obstacles.

    Synonyms: optimistic, hopeful, positive

    Origin: From Middle French sanguin, from Latin sanguinem meaning 'blood', which is related to a ruddy or healthy complexion.

  3. resilient · adjective/rɪˈzɪl.jənt/

    able to recover quickly from difficult conditions

    Despite facing numerous challenges, the community proved to be remarkably resilient in rebuilding their lives after the natural disaster.

    Synonyms: tenacious, tough, adaptable

    Origin: from Latin 'resilientem', meaning 'to spring back' or 'bounce back'

  4. theoretical · adjective/θiˈɔrɪtɪkəl/

    based on or calculated through theory rather than experience or practice

    Theoretical frameworks help researchers develop hypotheses that can be tested through empirical study.

    Synonyms: conceptual, hypothetical, abstract

    Origin: From Greek 'theōrētikos', meaning 'inward' or 'speculative', deriving from 'theōrein', meaning 'to look at' or 'to observe'.

  5. sentimental · adjective/ˌsɛnəˈmɛntl/

    excessively emotional or influenced by feelings rather than reason

    She is often criticized for being too sentimental about her childhood memories, holding onto them even when they no longer serve her.

    Synonyms: emotional, nostalgic, tender

    Origin: from the Latin 'sentire' meaning 'to feel'