SAT English Prep - Words in Context

Mrs. Brasile typically gets very angry because Andrew is a flibbertigibbet person.

Nancy felt jilted after her best friend, Karen, went on a date with Nancy's boyfriend.

Teddy was infuriated because the shelf he hung up was cattywampus, or askew.

Martha desperately wanted to paint her bedroom a periwinkle color, in order to resemble the ocean.

After fasting for 3 days, Ryan's body figure was macilent and frail.

Bob was gamophobic because of his past relationships; Therefore, he refused to wed with anyone.

Many inventions have become obsolescent, such as the typewriter, telegram, and the pager.

John must rely on a white cane whenever he is walking because of his ablepsy.

Bananas, when ripe, are typically a xanthic and bright color.

The loss of his grandmother resulted in months of cafard.