SAT set 7.5 Flashcards
eon
a long period of time
obdurate
not easily moved to pity or sympathy
deplore
to feel or express strong disapproval of
larder
a place where food is stored
remnant
a small amount left over after the rest has been used; a surviving trace
novel
strikingly new
indigent
poor; needy; destitute
abeyance
a suspension of activity
gripe
to complain constantly or naggingly
mirth
gladness, esp. when expressed as laughter
mausoleum
a huge tomb
forlorn
appearing sad because abandoned; in pitiful condition; almost without hope
tout
to solicit customers; to praise or recommend highly
rhapsody
a state of great happiness; such a state expressed in speech or writing
adjourn
to suspend until a later, stated time
impassive
not feeling emotion; not showing emotion
accrue
to come as a gain; to increase
martyr
one who chooses to die rather than to give up religious beliefs, or who suffers greatly to further a cause
byline
a line at the head of a newspaper article carrying the author’s name
haggle
to argue, as over terms or price
frugal
careful in spending money or resources
caste
a rigid and hereditary social class
timid
easily frightened; lacking self-confidence
invigorate
to give strength and energy to
harbor
to give shelter; to entertain or nourish (a specific thought or feeling)
