His blatant disregard for the rules made it clear that he was not fit for leadership.
synonyms
obviousflagrantshameless
word origin — The word 'blatant' originated from the Latin 'blatans', which is the present participle of 'blatāre', meaning 'to bleat'. It has evolved to indicate something that is loudly offensive or conspicuously wrong.
TOEFL Vocabulary — Set 144
Set 144 of TOEFL Vocabulary covers 5 words: blatant, vociferous, obscure, analogous, exorbitant. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
blatant · adjective/ˈbleɪtənt/
very obvious and offensive
His blatant disregard for the rules made it clear that he was not fit for leadership.
Synonyms: obvious, flagrant, shameless
Origin: The word 'blatant' originated from the Latin 'blatans', which is the present participle of 'blatāre', meaning 'to bleat'. It has evolved to indicate something that is loudly offensive or conspicuously wrong.
vociferous · adjective/voʊˈsɪf.ər.əs/
expressing feelings or opinions in a loud or forceful manner
The vociferous protestors gathered outside the courthouse, demanding justice for the victims.
Synonyms: boisterous, noisy, clamorous
Origin: from Latin 'vociferari', meaning 'to shout' or 'to cry out'
obscure · adjective/əbˈskjʊr/
not well known or not easily understood
The professor referenced an obscure theory that many students found difficult to grasp.
Synonyms: unclear, unknown, ambiguous
Origin: from Latin 'obscurus', meaning 'dark, dim, or obscure'
analogous · adjective/əˈnælɪɡəs/
similar or comparable in certain respects
The structure of the solar system is analogous to that of an atom, with the sun and planets bearing a resemblance to the nucleus and electrons, respectively.
Synonyms: similar, comparable, akin
Origin: from Greek 'analogos', meaning 'proportionate, corresponding'
exorbitant · adjective/ɪɡˈzɔrbɪtənt/
exceeding the bounds of propriety or reason especially in amount or extent
The cost of the concert tickets was exorbitant, making it difficult for many fans to attend.
Synonyms: excessive, outrageous, unreasonably high
Origin: The word 'exorbitant' originates from the Latin 'exorbitans', the present participle of 'exorbitare', which means 'to stray from the orbit', derived from 'ex-' meaning 'out of' and 'orbita' meaning 'orbit or track'.