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S.A.T. 9 Vocabulary

S.A.T. 9 Vocabulary. imbroglio – A difficult or intricate situation; an entanglement. A confused or complicated disagreement. connoisseur – n. - A person with expert knowledge or training, esp. in the fine arts. A person of informed and discriminating taste.

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S.A.T. 9 Vocabulary

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  1. S.A.T. 9 Vocabulary

  2. imbroglio – A difficult or intricate situation; an entanglement. A confused or complicated disagreement.

  3. connoisseur – n. - A person with expert knowledge or training, esp. in the fine arts. A person of informed and discriminating taste.

  4. nirvana – n. - The state in which one has attained disinterested wisdom and compassion. An ideal condition of rest, harmony or joy.

  5. raconteur – n. - One who tells stories and anecdotes with skill and wit.

  6. malaise – n. - A vague feeling of bodily discomfort. A general sense of depression or unease.

  7. juggernaut– n.- Something, such as a belief or institution, that elicits blind devotion or sacrifice. An overwhelming, terrible, destructive force.

  8. ambiance – n. -The special atmosphere or mood created by a particular environment.

  9. peccadillo – n. pl.- A small sin or fault

  10. virtuoso – n. - A musician with masterly ability, technique or personal style. A person w/ masterly skill or technique, esp. in the arts.

  11. aficionado – n. pl. - An enthusiastic admirer or follower; a fan.

  12. vignette – n. - A decorative design placed at the beginning or end of a book or chapter or along the border of a page.

  13. S.A.T. 9Use note cards to help you study!

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