Despite being a busy professional, Sarah is known for her gregarious personality, often hosting large gatherings at her home.
synonyms
sociablesocialcompanionable
word origin — The word 'gregarious' comes from the Latin 'gregarius', meaning 'belonging to a flock' or 'social', derived from 'grex', meaning 'flock'.
TOEFL Vocabulary — Set 28
Set 28 of TOEFL Vocabulary covers 5 words: gregarious, odious, contemptuous, fundamental, staunch. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
gregarious · adjective/ɡrɪˈɡɛriəs/
fond of company; sociable
Despite being a busy professional, Sarah is known for her gregarious personality, often hosting large gatherings at her home.
Synonyms: sociable, social, companionable
Origin: The word 'gregarious' comes from the Latin 'gregarius', meaning 'belonging to a flock' or 'social', derived from 'grex', meaning 'flock'.
odious · adjective/ˈoʊ.di.əs/
extremely unpleasant or repulsive
The odious behavior of the bully left a lasting impression on the entire school.
Synonyms: hateful, disgusting, repugnant
Origin: from Latin 'odiosus' meaning 'hateful, offensive', from 'odium' meaning 'hatred'
contemptuous · adjective/kənˈtɛmp.tʃu.əs/
showing or expressing contempt or disdain
She gave a contemptuous glance at the man who had interrupted her speech, clearly showing her disdain for his behavior.
Synonyms: scornful, disdainful, derisive
Origin: from Latin 'contemptuosus', from 'contemptus' meaning 'despising, scornful'
fundamental · adjective/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/
forming a necessary base or core important for the formulation of a theory or system
The fundamental principles of physics are essential for understanding complex scientific concepts.
Synonyms: essential, basic, primary
Origin: From Latin 'fundamentalis', from 'fundamentum' meaning 'foundation'.
staunch · adjective/stɔntʃ/
steadfast in loyalty or principle
He has always been a staunch supporter of environmental conservation efforts, advocating for sustainable practices.
Synonyms: steadfast, loyal, resolute
Origin: from Middle English 'staunch' meaning 'to stop a flow' or 'to strengthen,' from Old French 'estenchier' meaning 'to quench or extinguish,' ultimately from Latin 'stanchare' meaning 'to stanch, to stop.'