SAT vocabulary

Serpentine

Of or like a snake or serpent; winding and twisting like a snake.

Example

"The serpentine road wound its way up the mountain, offering breathtaking views."

Etymology

Late Middle English (as an adjective): from Old French serpentin, from Latin serpentinus, from serpens, serpent- 'snake'.

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