🧰 SAT Vocab Word of the Day: VERSATILE

VERSATILE is a powerful SAT word that can transform your sentences from basic to brilliant! Learn more about it.

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SAT Vocab Word of the Day: VERSATILE

Get to know the word versatile, a must-know word for SAT test-takers. Learn what versatile means and how to use it.

ℹ️ Part of speech

Versatile is an ADJECTIVE.

🗣️ Pronunciation

Versatile is pronounced /ˈvɝː.sə.təl/ or VUR-suh-tuhl.

📚️ Definition

Versatile refers to someone or something that is capable of doing many things competently or a quality of being adaptable.

📰 Examples

Here are some examples of versatile in usage:

• A Leatherman tool is an example of a versatile tool because it combines many different functions in one compact unit.

• Luisa is a very versatile actor who can perform in both comedy and drama.

• We need a versatile employee who can talk to customers, fry some burgers, run the drive-through, and balance the books, all for minimum wage! (Good luck with that!)

🧠 Quick vocab quiz

Test yourself!

Versatile most nearly means

(A) outdated.
(B) specialized.
(C) fragile.
(D) redundant.
(E) adaptable.

And one more:

Which of the following items would most likely be described as versatile?

(A) A multi-tool
(B) A plate
(C) A can opener
(D) A hammer
(E) A fork

Scroll down for the answer/s.

💁🏼 Tips!

The word versatile comes from the Latin word versatilis, meaning turning, rotating or capable of turning to varied subjects or tasks. This etymology reflects the word's current meaning in English.

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✅ Quiz answer/s

Answers:

• E, adaptable.

• A, A multi-tool.