natural ability or talent for doing something with style
example
Her flair for design was evident in every piece she created, showcasing her unique style and talent.
synonyms
styleknacktalent
word origin — The word 'flair' originates from the French word 'flair', meaning 'a keen instinct' or 'scent', which evolved from the Old French word 'fleire', meaning 'to smell' or 'to scent'.
SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 271
Set 271 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: flair, infidel, gist, dirge, detachment. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
flair · noun/flɛr/
natural ability or talent for doing something with style
Her flair for design was evident in every piece she created, showcasing her unique style and talent.
Synonyms: style, knack, talent
Origin: The word 'flair' originates from the French word 'flair', meaning 'a keen instinct' or 'scent', which evolved from the Old French word 'fleire', meaning 'to smell' or 'to scent'.
infidel · noun/ˈɪnfɪdɛl/
a person who does not believe in a particular religion or who adheres to a different religion
Many ancient texts refer to the infidel as someone who does not follow the prevailing faith of the community.
Synonyms: unbeliever, heathen, nonbeliever
Origin: from Middle English 'infithel', from Latin 'infidelis' meaning 'unfaithful' from 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'fidelis' meaning 'faithful'
gist · noun/dʒɪst/
the main point or essence of a matter
After reading the article, I finally understood the gist of the argument being presented.
Synonyms: main point, essence, core
Origin: From Middle English 'gest' meaning 'a deed' or 'a narrative', from Old French 'gist' which is the third person singular of 'gistier' meaning 'to lie, to be located'.
dirge · noun/dɜrdʒ/
a mournful song or poem expressing sorrow for someone who has died
The somber dirge echoed through the chapel, capturing the deep sorrow felt by everyone in attendance.
Synonyms: lament, elegy, requiem
Origin: from Middle English 'dirge', from Latin 'dirige', the first word of the 'De Profundis' (a funeral service) meaning 'direct' or 'lead'.
detachment · noun/dɪˈtæʧ.mənt/
the state of being separated or disconnected from something
His emotional detachment from the situation made it difficult for him to empathize with others.