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buoyant

adjective/ˈbɔɪənt/

definition

able to float or rise in a fluid

example

The buoyant raft kept us safe as it floated effortlessly on the river's surface.

synonyms
floatingbuoylight
word origin — The word 'buoyant' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the French 'bouyant', which comes from 'bouyer' meaning 'to buoy'.

TOEFL Vocabulary — Set 93

Set 93 of TOEFL Vocabulary covers 5 words: buoyant, self-perpetuating, eloquent, fraudulent, parallel. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. buoyant · adjective/ˈbɔɪənt/

    able to float or rise in a fluid

    The buoyant raft kept us safe as it floated effortlessly on the river's surface.

    Synonyms: floating, buoy, light

    Origin: The word 'buoyant' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the French 'bouyant', which comes from 'bouyer' meaning 'to buoy'.

  2. self-perpetuating · adjective/ˌsɛlf.pərˈpɛtʃ.u.eɪ.tɪŋ/

    having the ability to continue or sustain itself without external influence

    The company's self-perpetuating structure allowed it to remain profitable without the need for constant external investment.

    Synonyms: self-sustaining, self-renewing, self-reinforcing

    Origin: The term 'self-perpetuating' is derived from the prefix 'self-' meaning 'by itself', combined with 'perpetuate', which comes from the Latin 'perpetuare' meaning 'to make perpetual' or 'to last indefinitely'. The word components emphasize the idea of something that continues on its own accord.

  3. eloquent · adjective/ˈɛləkwənt/

    fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing

    Her eloquent speech captivated the audience and left a lasting impression on everyone present.

    Synonyms: articulate, persuasive, expressive

    Origin: from Middle French 'éloquent', from Latin 'eloquentem', which is the present participle of 'eloqui', meaning 'to speak out'.

  4. fraudulent · adjective/ˈfrɔː.dʒə.lənt/

    characterized by deceit or trickery intended to result in personal gain

    The company was investigated for its fraudulent financial statements, which concealed millions in losses.

    Synonyms: deceptive, dishonest, swindling

    Origin: from Latin 'fraudulentus', based on 'fraus' meaning 'deceit' or 'fraud'

  5. parallel · adjective/ˈpær.ə.lel/

    extending in the same direction equidistant at all points

    The two roads run parallel to each other, providing a convenient route for drivers.

    Synonyms: equidistant, akin, similar

    Origin: The word 'parallel' comes from the late Middle English 'parallele', which is derived from the Old French 'parallèle', and from the Latin 'parallelus', which is derived from the Greek 'parallelos', meaning 'side by side'.