Word Master — Set 53

Set 53 of Word Master covers 5 words: cerebral, volatile, peripatetic, viable, blatant. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. cerebral · adjective/ˈsɛr.ɪ.brəl/

   relating to the brain or intellect

   The scientist gave a very cerebral presentation about the workings of the brain.

   Synonyms: intellectual, brainy, mental

   Origin: from Latin 'cerebralis', derived from 'cerebrum', meaning 'brain'

2. volatile · adjective/ˈvɑː.lə.təl/

   characterized by rapid and unpredictable change

   The stock market is very volatile, with prices rising and falling every day.

   Synonyms: unstable, changeable, fickle

   Origin: from Latin 'volatilis', meaning 'flying or fleeting', from 'volare', meaning 'to fly'

3. peripatetic · adjective/ˌpɛr.ə.pəˈtɛt.ɪk/

   traveling from place to place

   The peripatetic teacher moved from school to school every year.

   Synonyms: wanderer, nomadic, itinerant

   Origin: From Greek 'peripatetikos' meaning 'to walk up and down'

4. viable · adjective/ˈvaɪəbl/

   capable of working successfully or feasible

   The team came up with a viable solution to the problem.

   Synonyms: workable, feasible, practical

   Origin: from French 'viable', from Medieval Latin 'vitaabilis', from Latin 'vita' meaning 'life'

5. blatant · adjective/ˈbleɪtnt/

   done openly and unashamedly

   The student made a blatant mistake by copying from his friend's test.

   Synonyms: obvious, clear, flagrant

   Origin: from Latin 'blatans' meaning 'bawling' or 'crying out'