SAT Word List 5 Flashcards
1
Q
accolade
A
strong pause: distinction, insignificant
2
Q
acquiesce
A
to agree with reluctance: accede, deny
3
Q
bolster
A
help: aid, block
4
Q
bombastic
A
full of himself: exaggeration, plain speaking
5
Q
cryptic
A
secret: ambiguous, certain
6
Q
curtail
A
cut short: cut back, develop
7
Q
ephemeral
A
momentary: fleeting, enduring
8
Q
epicure
A
person that cultivates fine taste: connoisseur, ammature
9
Q
hedonist
A
one who seeks pleasure: sensualist, puritan
10
Q
heed
A
to give attention: cautious, disdain
11
Q
lamentation
A
expression of grief/sorrow: complain, enjoyment
12
Q
lampoon
A
parody: satire, flattery
13
Q
obliterate
A
destroy: annihilate, create
14
Q
oblivious
A
unaware: inattentive, attentive
15
Q
plummet
A
fall hard and fast: collapse, grow
