SAT Vocab List 11 Flashcards
Using money carefully and wisely. SYN. Cautious, prudent
thrifty, adj.
Dealing with problems in a sensible, practical way, instead of following a set of ideas, SYN. Practical, sensible
pragmatic, adj.
Someone who behaves in a way that is unusual and different from what is usual or socially accepted. SYN. Oddball ANT. conventional
eccentric, n.
- the force that is produced by the things you do in your life and that will influence you in the future, according to the Hindu and Buddhist religions.
- luck resulting from your actions; FATE 3. the feeling you get from a person, place or action SYN. Chance, fate, destiny
karma, n.
A person, thing or event that is strange or mysterious and difficult to understand or explain. SYN. Mystery, riddle, puzzle
enigma, n.
- excellent and used as an example to follow
2. [only before a noun] severe and used as a warning SYN. Commendable, excellent
exemplary, adj.
Someone who claims he/she can see what will happen in the future SYN. psychic
clairvoyant, n.
- something, especially an idea or hope, that is not really possible and can never exist
- an imaginary creature that breathes fire and has a lion’s head, a goat’s body, and a snake’s tail SYN. Fantasy
chimera, n.
Experienced by watching, hearing, or reading about someone else doing something, rather than by doing it yourself.
vicarious, adj.
An imaginary perfect world where everyone is happy.
utopia, n.
- careful about what you say or do so that you do not upset or embarrass people, especially by keeping a secret.
- done, said, or shown in a careful or polite way so that you do not upset or embarrass people.
- approving, not easily noticed, especially because small in size and showing good judgment about style, politeness, etc. ANT. tactless
discreet, adj.
- difficult to find , or not often seen.
- an elusive result is difficult to achieve.
- an elusive idea or quality is difficult to describe or understand, SYN. vague
elusive, adj.
Based on a situation that is not real, but that might happen. ANT. Real
hypothetical, adj.
Not knowing about or not noticing something that is happening around you. SYN. Ignorant, unaware
oblivious, adj.
- very serious in behavior and style. 2. a promise that is made very seriously and with no intention of breaking it. 3. a ceremony that is performed in a serious way. SYN. Somber and serious.
solemn, adj.
- giving strong loyal support to another person, organization, belief, etc. 2. being certain that you are right about something and refusing to change your position or opinion in any way. SYN. Unwavering, loyal
steadfast, adj.
- careful only to buy what is necessary.
2. a small meal with plain food.
frugal, adj.
- someone who works hard and carefully
2. carefully and thoroughly done.
diligent, adj.
sensible and careful especially by trying to avoid unnecessary risks
prudent, adj.
- careful to be honest and fair, and making sure that every detail is correct.
scrupulous, adj.
- only interested in the things that affect you and your local area, and not interested in more important matters.
- relating to a particular church
parochial, adj.
- having strong religious beliefs, and showing this in the way you behave.
- disapproving pious words, promises, attitudes are intended to sound good or moral, although they are not.
pious, adj.
Deliberately mysterious, or having a secret meaning. SYN. Mysterious, obscure
cryptic, adj.
known and understood by only a few people who have special knowledge about something SYN. Cryptic, obscure
esoteric, adj.
