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.

nirvana – n. - The state in which one has attained disinterested wisdom and compassion.

An ideal condition of rest, harmony or joy.

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

malaise – n. - A vague feeling of bodily discomfort. A general sense of

depression or unease.

juggernaut – n.- Something, such as a belief or institution, that elicits blind devotion or

sacrifice. An overwhelming, terrible, destructive force.

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

particular environment.

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

virtuoso – n. - A musician with masterly

ability, technique or personal style. A person

w/ masterly skill or technique, esp. in the

arts.

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

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

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