Proficient Plus — Set 20

Set 20 of Proficient Plus covers 5 words: strident, myopic, intangible, hapless, somatic. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. strident · adjective/ˈstraɪ.dənt/

   loudly forceful and harsh in sound

   The strident alarm woke everyone up with its loud and harsh sound.

   Synonyms: loud, harsh, grating

   Origin: from Latin 'stridens', present participle of 'stridere' meaning 'to creak or hiss'

2. myopic · adjective/maɪˈɑpɪk/

   lacking foresight or long-term planning

   The myopic view of the leaders led to decisions that ignored the future needs of the community.

   Synonyms: short-sighted, unthinking, narrow-minded

   Origin: From Greek 'myōpía', meaning 'nearsightedness'.

3. intangible · adjective/ɪnˈtæn.dʒə.bəl/

   not able to be touched or grasped; not having physical presence

   Happiness is an intangible feeling that cannot be seen or touched.

   Synonyms: immaterial, abstract, elusive

   Origin: The word 'intangible' comes from the Late Latin word 'intangibilis', which means 'not able to be touched'.

4. hapless · adjective/ˈhæp.ləs/

   unfortunate or unlucky

   The hapless traveler lost his luggage at the airport.

   Synonyms: unfortunate, unlucky, ill-fated

   Origin: The word 'hapless' originates from the Middle English word 'hap', meaning 'chance' or 'luck', combined with the suffix '-less', indicating lack of luck.

5. somatic · adjective/səˈmætɪk/

   relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind

   The yoga class helped many people become more aware of their somatic experience.

   Synonyms: physical, bodily, corporeal

   Origin: From Greek 'sōma' meaning 'body'