sat 11 Flashcards
pragmatic
dealing with problems in a sensible, practical way instead of strictly following a set of ideas
thrifty
using money carefully and wisely
eccentric
someone who behaves in a way that is unusual and different from what is usual or socially accepted
karma
the force that is produced by the things you do in your life and that will influence you in the future, according to the Hindu and Buddhist religions
enigma
a person, thing, or event that is strange or mysterious and difficult to understand or explain
exemplary
excellent and used as an example to follow; severe and used as a warning
clairvoyant
someone who claims they can see what will happen in the future
chimera
something especially an idea or home that is not really possible and can never exist; an imaginary creature that breathes fire and has a lion’s head, a goat’s body, and snake’s tail
vicarious
experienced by watching, hearing, or reading about someone else doing something rather than by doing it yourself
utopia
an imaginary perfect world where everyone is happy
discreet
careful about what you say or do so that you do not upset or embarrass people, especially by keeping a secret
elusive
difficult to find or not often seen
hypothetical
based on a situation that is not real but that might happen
oblivious
not knowing about or not noticing something that is happening around you
solemn
very serious in behavior and style