Exam: SAT (English)

Definition: A person who behaves in a dishonest or immoral way; someone who is rude or untrustworthy.

Example: He was known as a blackguard for his deceitful actions and harsh words.

Definition: To verbally insult or criticize someone harshly.

Example: He blackguarded his opponent during the debate, using harsh words to attack his character.

Definition: Feeling indifferent or unimpressed because of having experienced too much of something enjoyable or exciting.

Example: After traveling to many exotic places, she felt quite blase about the idea of another vacation.

Definition: Very obvious and offensive, often in a way that is hard to ignore.

Example: His blatant disregard for the rules got him into trouble.

Definition: To perform a sudden and intense attack or effort, often used in sports contexts.

Example: The team decided to blitz the opposing defense in the final minutes of the game.

Definition: A sudden and intense effort or attack, often used in military or sports contexts, or a focused campaign to achieve a specific goal quickly.

Example: The marketing team launched a blitz to promote the new product before the holiday season.

Definition: To attack or rush at someone or something suddenly and with great force, often used in a sports context.

Example: The defense decided to blitz the quarterback to prevent him from making a pass.

Definition: A fast and powerful military attack that uses both air and ground forces together to surprise the enemy.

Example: The army launched a blitzkrieg to quickly take control of the territory.

Definition: A very popular movie, book, or other entertainment that sells a lot and attracts many people.

Example: The new superhero movie is expected to be a blockbuster this summer.

Definition: A heavy stick or club that is thicker at one end, often used as a weapon to hit someone or something.

Example: The attacker swung the bludgeon at his opponent, causing serious injury.

Definition: To hit someone or something with a heavy object, often causing injury or damage.

Example: The attacker tried to bludgeon his victim with a metal pipe.

Definition: A woman who is very interested in studying, literature, or intellectual pursuits.

Example: She was known as a bluestocking for her extensive knowledge of literature and philosophy.

Definition: To make a serious mistake or to act in a clumsy way.

Example: He tends to blunder when he is nervous.

Definition: A serious mistake that often happens because someone is confused or not paying attention.

Example: He made a blunder during the presentation that embarrassed him.

Definition: To make a serious mistake or error, often due to carelessness or lack of thought.

Example: He blundered the presentation by forgetting key points.

Definition: The action of making a mistake or error, often due to carelessness or confusion.

Example: His blundering during the presentation caused a lot of confusion among the audience.

Definition: To make a mistake or to act clumsily, often resulting in an error or mishap.

Example: He was blundering through the presentation, forgetting key points.