Quizlet

Flashcards: SAT Vocabulary Unit 5b

Instructions

  1. Print this webpage. If you can, set your printer to Grayscale for faster printing.
  2. Fold each page down the middle along the solid vertical line.
  3. Cut along the dotted horizontal lines.
  4. Optional: Use tape, glue, or staples to hold the two sides of each flashcard together.

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clairvoyantone with great foresight
pungenthaving a sharp or irritating odor
portentan omen of a future event
preemptto block by acting first
defunctno longer in existence
bodeto be an omen for something
threadbareshabby; worn down to the threads
contriterepentant
impassivelacking emotion
penitentfeeling remorse for actions
poignantcausing a sharp emotional response
antipathystrong feelings against something
apathya lack of feeling or interest
destitutecompletely penniless
frugaleconomical; good with money
remunerationpayment for services
impecuniouswithout money; destitute
parsimonyexcessive thriftiness
venalcorruptible; able to be bribed
mercenaryone who gives his services to the highest bidder
perquisitepayment or privilege received in addition to wages
insolventbankrupt
indigentimpoverished; poor
pecuniarypertaining to money
pauperan extremely poor individual
harbingera precursor; omen
augurto predict the future
protendto give advance warning
prescienthaving knowledge of future events
omena sign of something to come; harbinger
foresightthe ability to see things coming