SAT Vocab 7

echoing

difficult to understand; partially hidden

cut short

believing that people act only out of selfish motives

a break; intermission

to give in to; to agree to

sharp; pungent (used with smell/taste)

flimsy; not solid

deeply moving; strongly affecting the emotions

totally unaware

someone who appreciates good food and drink

listen to

arrogant, pompous language

ill-mannered

concise; to the point

a letter (form of communication)

ridicule; spoof

spear; spike; javelin

raised platform

against orthodox opinion