🧪 Most important SAT/ACT Word for you to learn: SOLUBLE
Learn SOLUBLE, a word with utility in science but also in everyday activities!
ℹ️ Part of speech of soluble
soluble is an ADJECTIVE.
🗣️ Pronunciation of soluble
soluble is pronounced /ˈsɑ.jə.bəl/ or SAH-yuh-buhl.
📚️ Definition of soluble
soluble means capable of being dissolved, often used in a chemical context. It can also metaphorically mean capable of being solved or explained.
📰 Examples of soluble
Here are some examples of soluble in usage:
Sugar is soluble in water, but oil is not.
The mystery turned out to be quite soluble once the detective discovered the clue hidden under the trap door.
The dietary supplement was not soluble in water, making it difficult to ingest.
🧠 Quick vocab quiz on soluble
Test your understanding!
soluble most nearly means
(A) dissolvable.
(B) opaque.
(C) insolvent.
(D) elastic.
(E) flammable.
And one more:
Which of the following statements could best be described as soluble?
(A) The recipe called for a tablespoon of oil.
(B) The salt dissolved quickly in the boiling water.
(C) The office politics were intractable and complex.
(D) The car's engine was making a strange noise.
(E) The dog barked at the mail carrier.
Scroll down for the answer/s.
💁🏼 Tips on using the word soluble correctly
While soluble is often used in a scientific context to describe substances that can be dissolved, it can also be used more broadly to describe problems or situations that can be easily solved or explained. Be creative with your usage!
✅ Quiz answer/s
Answers:
A, dissolvable.
B, The sugar dissolved easily in the hot tea.