TOEFL Vocabulary — Set 192

Set 192 of TOEFL Vocabulary covers 5 words: prudent, inadvertent, eminent, assiduous, shrewd. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. prudent · adjective/ˈpruːdənt/

   acting with or showing care and thought for the future

   It is prudent to save a portion of your income for emergencies and future investments.

   Synonyms: wise, cautious, shrewd

   Origin: from Latin 'prudentem', meaning 'foreseeing' or 'forethoughtful'

2. inadvertent · adjective/ˌɪnədˈvɜrtənt/

   not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning

   Her inadvertent mistake during the presentation led to confusion among the audience.

   Synonyms: unintentional, accidental, unplanned

   Origin: from Latin 'inadvertent-' (present participle of 'inadvertens', meaning 'not paying attention')

3. eminent · adjective/ˈɛmənənt/

   famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession

   The eminent scientist received numerous awards for her groundbreaking research in genetics.

   Synonyms: distinguished, famous, renowned

   Origin: from Latin 'eminens', which is the present participle of 'eminere', meaning 'to stand out' or 'to project'

4. assiduous · adjective/əˈsɪd.ju.əs/

   showing great care and perseverance

   Her assiduous efforts in preparing for the exam paid off when she received the highest score in the class.

   Synonyms: diligent, meticulous, industrious

   Origin: from Latin 'assiduus', meaning 'sitting near', derived from 'assidere' which means 'to sit beside' or 'to attend to'.

5. shrewd · adjective/ʃrud/

   having or showing sharp powers of judgment and insight

   Her shrewd assessment of the market trends allowed the company to stay ahead of its competitors.

   Synonyms: astute, clever, perceptive

   Origin: Middle English 'shrewed', originally meaning 'unlucky, evil' but later evolved to denote sharpness of intellect.