SAT Definitions #7! Flashcards
1
Q
Bristle
A
to show irritation
2
Q
Decoy
A
lure; trap; trick
3
Q
Erratic
A
wandering; irregular
4
Q
Histrionic
A
theatrical; exaggerated
5
Q
Laud
A
praise
6
Q
Obstreperous
A
noisy and boisterous
7
Q
Portend
A
foretell
8
Q
Retraction
A
withdrawal; cancellation of a statement
9
Q
Titter
A
giggle quietly
10
Q
Adversity
A
hardship
11
Q
Broach
A
start to discuss; approach
12
Q
Deference
A
respect
13
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Esoteric
A
obscure and difficult to understand
14
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Hoary
A
old
15
Q
Lavish
A
on a grand scale; wasteful