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SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 24

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SAT Word Skills 5
tincture

any shade of a color from light to dark on a spectrum

[noun]
hauteur

a prideful and unfriendly manner of behaving that showcases one's belief of being better than others

[noun]
leisure

a period of time when one is free from duties and can do fun activities or relax

[noun]
semaphore

a system of signaling using flags or other devices to communicate messages over a long distance

[noun]
troubadour

a person who wanders around and sings old and local songs

[noun]
folklore

the traditional beliefs, customs, stories, and legends of a particular community, usually passed down through generations by word of mouth

[noun]
stupor

the state of shock and suspended sensibility after something horrible happens

[noun]
seignior

a master or lord, especially in a feudalistic society

[noun]
stevedore

a person who works in port and is responsible for loading or unloading ships

[noun]
sinecure

a position that is not demanding or difficult but pays well

[noun]
bellwether

a person who is in charge and leads a group or activity

[noun]
purveyor

a person or company that provides the need for goods, services, or information

[noun]
zephyr

a gentile and light breeze coming from the west

[noun]
timbre

the quality of a sound that is distinct from pitch, intensity and loudness

[noun]
flag officer

a naval rank belonging to someone in command and entitled to mark their position with a flag

[noun]
spinster

a woman who is not married and is past the age of marriage

[noun]
tenor

the highest voice range of an average male singer

[noun]
clamor

loud noise of constant shouting, often made by a large group of people or animals

[noun]
consignor

a person or business that delivers commodities to the buyer whether by land, sea, or air

[noun]
bursar

a person whose responsibility is to manage the finances of a school, college, or university

[noun]
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