Advanced — Set 43

Set 43 of Advanced covers 5 words: incapable, invaluable, motivated, victorious, spectacular. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. incapable · adjective/ɪnˈkeɪpəb(ə)l/

   unable to do something effectively

   Leo refused to make a toast at his friend's wedding because he was incapable of speaking in front of a crowd.

   Synonyms: unable, incompetent, inadequate, ineffective

   Origin: late 16th century: from French, or from late Latin incapabilis, from in- ‘not’ + capabilis (see capable)

2. invaluable · adjective/ɪnˈvælj(u)əb(ə)l/

   of great help or value

   Patience is an invaluable quality for a teacher, especially with students who have learning difficulties.

   Synonyms: priceless, precious, helpful

3. motivated · adjective/ˈmoʊdəˌveɪt/

   willing to do a task, highly interested

   Eric was so motivated to become a great chef that he spent entire nights practicing what he learned in culinary school.

   Synonyms: interested, enthusiastic, determined

4. victorious · adjective/vɪkˈtɔriəs/

   being the one who has won, feeling of victory after winning a competition or battle

   Winning the playoffs was so exciting that the victorious teammates started dancing on the court.

   Synonyms: successful, triumphant

   Origin: late Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French victorious, from Latin victoriosus, from victoria (see victory)

5. spectacular · adjective/spɛkˈtækjələr/

   eye-catching and impressive

   The Grand Canyon is known for its exciting rapids and spectacular mountainous views.

   Synonyms: amazing, magnificent, breathtaking

   Origin: late 17th century: from spectacle, on the pattern of words such as oracular