SAT Flashcards
Anomaly
Noun
Deviation from the norm or what is expected; to be different from others
Layla Elkoulily is an anomaly in her grade of 500 students, never fitting into one place.
Ambivalent
Adjective
Having mixed or opposing feelings at the same time; to not have a strong opinion when a choice is capable of having two answers (almost like indifference)
Louise was ambivalent about the choice between her two loves because they were both as good as the other.
The choice between marrying Seth for money and Robert for love created a feeling of ambivalence in Louise.
Piteous
Adjective
Deserving or arousing pity
His piteous cry could be heard in every galaxy.
Valiant
Adj
Showing or possessing courage or determination
She made a valiant effort to keep her anger in check.
Lineament
noun
A distinctive figure or characteristic of the face
I recognized those haggard lineaments
Prodigious
Adj
Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size or degree
The stove takes a prodigious amount of fuel
Clamber
Verb
To climb in an awkward and laborious way, usually using the hands and feet
He clambered out of the trench
Lodgment
Noun
(literary) A place where a person or thing is located.
They found the lodgment in the hook of a parapet.
(mass noun) the act of depositing something
The electronic lodgment of proxy votes.
Proffer
Verb (with obj)
To hold out something or put forward in order to achieve acceptance
She proffered the juice for the thirsty kids.
Noun (literary)
An offer or proposal
Motif
H
Efflorecence
h
Motif
f
Juxtapose
g
serif
h
Hotwash
h
