SAT LIST 2, 1 And 2 Flashcards
Acrid
Harsh or sharp in taste or odor
Boorish
Rude or insensitive
Cynical
Believing the worst of human nature and motives
Epistle
A letter or literary composition in letter form
Heresy
Opinions or doctrines that vary from orthodox positions
Lance
To pierce with a spear like weapon
Obscure
To make unclear, confusing
Poignant
Affecting or moving to the emotions
Respite
A delay or cessation for a time, especially if anything distressing or trying
Terse
Neatly or efficiently concise
Acrophobia
Morbid fear of heights
Bourgeoise
A person whose political or economic values are mainly concerned with property values and respectability
Debility
A weakened or defeebled state
Epistolory
Contained in or carried on by letters
Hiatus
A break or interruption in the continuity of a thing, a pause
Languid
Lacking in vigor or vitality, slack or slow, listless or indifferent
Obscured
Deliberately make confusing
Poised
Composed, dignified, self assured
Resplendent
Shining brilliantly, gleaming
Therapeutic
Of or pertaining to curing or healing