sat 11

Question 1

thrifty

Answer 1

using money carefully and wisely

Question 2

pragmatic

Answer 2

dealing with problems in a sensible, practical way, instead of following a set of ideas

Question 3

eccentric

Answer 3

someone who behaves in a way that is unusual and different from what is usual or socially accepted

Question 4

karma

Answer 4

1. the force that is produced by the things you do in your life & will influence you in the future
2. luck resulting from your actions; FATE
3. the feeling you get from a person, place, or action

Question 5

enigma

Answer 5

A person, thing or event that is strange or mysterious and difficult to understand

Question 6

exemplary

Answer 6

1. excellent and used as an example to follow

2. [only before a noun] severe and used as a warning

Question 7

clairvoyant

Answer 7

someone who claims he/she can see what will happen in the future

Question 8

chimera

Answer 8

1. something, especially an idea or hope, that is not really possible and can never exist
2. an imaginary creature that breathes fire and has a lion’s head, a goat’s body, and a snake’s tail

Question 9

utopia

Answer 9

an imaginary perfect world where everyone is happy

Question 10

discreet

Answer 10

1. careful about what you say or do so that you do not upset or embarrass people, especially by keeping a secret
2. done, said, or shown in a careful/polite way not to upset or embarrass people
3. approving, not easily noticed, especially because small in size and showing good judgement about style, politeness

Question 11

elusive

Answer 11

1. difficult to find, or not often seen

2. vague

Question 12

hypothetical

Answer 12

based on a situation that is not real, but could happen

Question 13

oblivious

Answer 13

not knowing about or not noticing something that is happening around you

Question 14

solemn

Answer 14

1. very serious behavior and style
2. a promise that is made very seriously and with no intention of breaking it
3. a ceremony that is performed in a serious way

Question 15

steadfast

Answer 15

1. giving strong loyal support to another person, belief, group, etc.
2. being certain that you are right about something and refusing to change your position or opinion in any way

Question 16

frugal

Answer 16

1. careful only to buy what is necessary

2. a small meal with plain food

Question 17

dilligent

Answer 17

1. someone who works hard and carefully

2. carefully and thoroughly done

Question 18

prudent

Answer 18

sensible and careful especially by trying to avoid unnecessary risks

Question 19

scrupulous

Answer 19

1. careful to be honest and fair, and making sure that every detail is correct

Question 20

parochial

Answer 20

1. only interested in the things that affect you and your local area, and not interested in more important matters
2. relating to a particular church

Question 21

pious

Answer 21

having strong religious beliefs, and showing this in the way you behave

Question 22

cryptic

Answer 22

deliberately mysterious, or having a secret meaning

Question 23

esoteric

Answer 23

known and understood by only a few people who have special knowledge about something