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resourceful

adjective/rɪˈsɔr.sfəl/

definition

having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties

example

Despite the challenges, her resourceful nature allowed her to solve problems creatively.

synonyms
ingeniouscleveradaptable
word origin — The word 'resourceful' is derived from the noun 'resource', which comes from the Old French 'resourse', based on 'resourdre' meaning 'to rise again, recover'. The adjective form started appearing in the early 19th century.

TOEFL Vocabulary — Set 135

Set 135 of TOEFL Vocabulary covers 5 words: resourceful, ultimate, multifaceted, retentive, incontrovertible. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. resourceful · adjective/rɪˈsɔr.sfəl/

    having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties

    Despite the challenges, her resourceful nature allowed her to solve problems creatively.

    Synonyms: ingenious, clever, adaptable

    Origin: The word 'resourceful' is derived from the noun 'resource', which comes from the Old French 'resourse', based on 'resourdre' meaning 'to rise again, recover'. The adjective form started appearing in the early 19th century.

  2. ultimate · adjective/ˈʌltəmət/

    last in a series or process; fundamental or eventual

    After many revisions, the ultimate version of the report was finally ready for submission.

    Synonyms: final, supreme, terminal

    Origin: From Latin 'ultimatus', the past participle of 'ultimare', meaning 'to come to the end'.

  3. multifaceted · adjective/ˌmʌl.tiˈfæs.ɪ.tɪd/

    having many aspects or phases

    The project was a multifaceted endeavor that required collaboration across various departments to achieve success.

    Synonyms: varied, diverse, manifold

    Origin: The word 'multifaceted' is derived from the Latin prefix 'multi-' meaning 'many' and the word 'facet', which originates from the French 'facette', meaning 'little face' or 'side'.

  4. retentive · adjective/rɪˈtɛnɾɪv/

    able to retain knowledge or information

    She has a remarkably retentive memory, allowing her to recall even the smallest details from her childhood.

    Synonyms: memory, recollective, absorbent

    Origin: from Latin 'retentivus', from 'retinere' meaning 'to hold back'

  5. incontrovertible · adjective/ˌɪn.kənˈtrɔː.və.tə.bəl/

    not able to be denied or disputed

    The scientist presented incontrovertible evidence that climate change is largely driven by human activity.

    Synonyms: indisputable, undeniable, irrefutable

    Origin: from Latin 'incontrovertibilis', meaning 'not able to be turned against' (in- 'not' + controvertere 'to turn against')