resolute

What does “resolute” mean?

noun.admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.

SAT Usage

this term often appears in contexts related to personal strength, leadership, or moral conviction, emphasizing a steadfast commitment to a goal or belief despite challenges. It suggests not just determination but a strong, unwavering resolve that distinguishes it from similar terms like "persistent," which may lack the same level of decisiveness and firmness.

Common Confusions

Resolute implies a firm and unwavering commitment to a goal, while determined usually suggests a strong intention to achieve something but may lack the same level of decisiveness and steadfastness.

Example Sentences

• He was resolute in his decision to stay.

• With a resolute determination, he set out to achieve his goals, undeterred by the obstacles that lay ahead on his path.

Word Parts: How to Remember “resolute”

Break “resolute” into its parts: re- (again, back). Knowing roots like these helps you decode unfamiliar SAT vocabulary.

• Prefix: re- again, back (Latin)