Proficient Plus — Set 95

Set 95 of Proficient Plus covers 5 words: adjacent, tenacious, omnipotent, credible, placid. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. adjacent · adjective/əˈdʒeɪ.sənt/

   next to or adjoining something else

   The park is adjacent to the school, making it easy for children to play after class.

   Synonyms: next, neighboring, adjoining

   Origin: from Latin 'adjacens', present participle of 'adjacere' which means 'to lie near'

2. tenacious · adjective/tɪˈneɪʃəs/

   holding fast to something valued or desired; persistent in maintaining or seeking something

   The tenacious student worked hard every night to improve her grades.

   Synonyms: persistent, determined, resolute

   Origin: from Latin 'tenax', meaning 'holding fast'

3. omnipotent · adjective/ɑmˈnɪpənt/

   having unlimited power or authority

   Many people believe that a god is omnipotent and can do anything.

   Synonyms: all-powerful, mighty, supreme

   Origin: from Latin 'omnipotens', meaning 'all-powerful', where 'omni-' means 'all' and 'potens' means 'powerful'

4. credible · adjective/ˈkrɛd.ɪ.bəl/

   able to be believed or trusted

   The news report provided credible evidence that the event really happened.

   Synonyms: believable, reliable, trustworthy

   Origin: from Latin 'credibilis', meaning 'believable', from 'credere' meaning 'to believe'

5. placid · adjective/ˈplæsɪd/

   calm and peaceful with little movement or activity

   The placid lake was perfect for fishing in the early morning.

   Synonyms: calm, peaceful, tranquil

   Origin: derived from Latin 'placidus', meaning 'pleasing, gentle, calm'