SAT Vocab Lesson 9 Flashcards
misnomer
(n) a name wrongly or mistakenly applied
missive
(n) a letter or written message
mnemonics
(n) a technique or system of improving the memory
moribund
(adj) on the point of dying; having little or no life force left
morose
(adj) having a sullen or gloomy disposition
munificence
(n) giving characterized by generous motives
nefarious
(adj) wicked in the extreme
neophyte
(n) a beginner; novice
nonchalant
(adj) without enthusiasm; not showing interest; showing cool lack of concern; casually indifferent
nonpareil
(adj) one of unequaled excellence; unrivaled; peerless
nuance
(n) a subtle distinction or variation
obdurate
(adj) not easily moved to pity or sympathy; hardhearted
obfuscate
(v) to cloud over; obscure; make dark or unclear
obliterate
(v) to blot out, leaving no trace; to do away with
oblique
(adj) not straightforward; indirect; underhanded
obsequious
(adj) much too willing to serve or obey; fawning
obsolescence
(n) the condition or process of gradually falling into disuse
obstreperous
(adj) noisy, boisterous, or unruly, especially in resisting or opposing
obstinate
(adj) perversely adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
odious
(adj) arousing or deserving hatred or loathing; disgusting; offensive
olfactory
(adj) of or pertaining to the sense of smell
omnipotent
(adj) possessed of unlimited and universal power
omniscient
(adj) possessed of unlimited or infinite knowledge
onerous
(adj) burdensome or oppressive
opacity
(n) the state, quality, or degree of being opaque
opaque
(adj) not letting light pass through; not transparent or translucent
opportunist
(n) one who takes advantage of circumstances to gain desired goals
opprobrium
(n) the disgrace or infamy attached to conduct viewed as grossly shameful
opulence
(n) wealth; affluence
oratory
(n) the art of public speaking
