SAT Difficult
SAT Prep  /  Words  /  Difficult  /  insipid

insipid

//ɪnˈsɪpɪd//
English Definition
Tasteless; dull.
中文释义
乏味的;无味的
Example Sentence

The lecture on mineralogy proved insipid, lacking the vivid examples that had made the previous session engaging.

关于矿物学的讲座乏味无趣,缺少了上一场讲座中那些生动的例子。

Synonyms
Antonyms
flavorful stimulating
💡
Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in(无) + sip(味) → 没味道。
Know this word? Mark it mastered, or move on.
← Previous Next →

Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “insipid”?

  1. A Tasteless; dull.
  2. B Harmful to health or well-being.
  3. C Fluently talkative.
  4. D Favoring equality for all.
Show answer

A — Tasteless; dull.. “insipid” means Tasteless; dull..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Tasteless; dull.”?

  1. A egalitarian
  2. B deleterious
  3. C insipid
  4. D voluble
Show answer

C — insipid. “insipid” means Tasteless; dull..

Common questions about “insipid”

What does “insipid” mean?

insipid — Tasteless; dull.. In Chinese: 乏味的;无味的.

How do you pronounce “insipid”?

insipid is pronounced //ɪnˈsɪpɪd//.

How is “insipid” used in a sentence?

The lecture on mineralogy proved insipid, lacking the vivid examples that had made the previous session engaging. (关于矿物学的讲座乏味无趣,缺少了上一场讲座中那些生动的例子。)

What are synonyms for “insipid”?

bland, tasteless, vapid — all close in meaning to insipid (Tasteless; dull.).

What is the opposite of “insipid”?

flavorful, stimulating — each the opposite of insipid (Tasteless; dull.).

Is “insipid” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. insipid is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “insipid”?

in(无) + sip(味) → 没味道。

Progress / 学习进度
55%
through SAT Difficult
This level: 0 mastered (0% of the level)
The Digital SAT tests vocabulary through Words in Context questions, never as a standalone definition. Learn the word, then use it against a real passage.