Omnipotent: Definition & Meaning for the SAT 💪 ⚡ 💪 + SAT Words in Context Practice
New! SAT Words in Context practice. Plus, OMNIPOTENT: What a great word. Very useful. With a great prefix, too. Oh, it's fun to pronounce as well.
ℹ️ Part of speech of omnipotent
omnipotent is an ADJECTIVE.
🗣️ Pronunciation of omnipotent
omnipotent is pronounced /ɑm.ˈnɪ.pə.tənt/ or ahm-NIH-puh-tunt.
📚️ Definition of omnipotent
Having unlimited or universal power and authority. Example: an omnipotent deity controlling the universe.
📰 Examples of omnipotent
In ancient Egyptian mythology, the pharaohs were considered omnipotent rulers, wielding absolute power over both the physical and spiritual realms of their kingdom.
Despite appearing omnipotent in the first two acts, the protagonist of Sharma's novel ultimately reveals profound vulnerabilities in the final chapter.
Through the eyes of her five-year-old son, Maria seemed omnipotent, capable of solving any problem and answering every question about the world.
Before the advent of modern science, many cultures attributed natural phenomena to the work of an omnipotent force controlling the elements.
SAT Words in Context Practice 001
Instructions: Read the following text carefully in order to answer the question that follows.
Despite her remarkable scientific achievements, Marie Curie remained famously ______ throughout her career, eschewing public appearances and numerous speaking engagements. This inherent reserve did not diminish her impact on the scientific community; rather, it amplified the gravitas of her rare public statements about radioactivity research.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
A. gregarious
B. assertive
C. scholarly
D. reticent
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Answer to 0001 Words in Context: From the text, we know that Curie avoided public appearance, and she had a natural ‘reserve’. This all means she was shy and reluctant to appear before others. So we’re looking for a word that is close in meaning to shy. gregarious basically means talkative; assertive means you stand up for yourself; scholarly means educated or learned; and finally, reticent means reluctant to speak up. (This was one of our words recently!) So reticent is the best answer.
Awesome word. Omnipotent is almost as fun to work with as omniscient.