the quality of being showy or extravagant in style or manner
example
The flamboyance of her outfit turned heads at the gala, showcasing her unique sense of style.
synonyms
ostentationshowinessextravagance
word origin — from French 'flamboyant', which means 'flaming' or 'blazing', derived from 'flambe' meaning 'to flame'.
SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 288
Set 288 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: flamboyance, stoic, sleight, fanaticism, laity. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
flamboyance · noun/flæmˈbɔɪəns/
the quality of being showy or extravagant in style or manner
The flamboyance of her outfit turned heads at the gala, showcasing her unique sense of style.
Synonyms: ostentation, showiness, extravagance
Origin: from French 'flamboyant', which means 'flaming' or 'blazing', derived from 'flambe' meaning 'to flame'.
stoic · noun/ˈstoʊɪk/
a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining
Despite the pain of his injury, he remained a stoic even in the face of such adversity.
Synonyms: apathetic, unemotional, impassive
Origin: The word 'stoic' originates from the Greek 'stoa,' referring to a covered walkway where philosophers taught. It relates to Stoicism, a philosophy that emphasizes endurance and self-control.
sleight · noun/slaɪt/
the use of dexterous or deceptive movements especially in performing magic tricks
The magician amazed the audience with his incredible sleight of hand, making the coins disappear right before their eyes.
Synonyms: dexterity, skill, trickery
Origin: Middle English sleight, from Old Norse sleikja meaning 'to lick', referring to the smoothness or dexterity in movement.
fanaticism · noun/fəˈnætɪsɪz(ə)m/
excessive and uncritical enthusiasm or zeal for a particular cause or belief
His fanaticism for the team's success often led him to ignore the players' flaws.
Synonyms: zealotry, extremism, passion
Origin: The word 'fanaticism' originates from the Latin 'fanaticus', meaning 'pertaining to a temple, inspired by the gods', which evolved through the French 'fanatique'.
laity · noun/ˈleɪ.ə.ti/
the body of religious worshippers who are not members of the clergy
The laity played a crucial role in organizing community events and supporting the church activities.
Synonyms: congregation, parishioners, laypeople
Origin: from Middle English 'leite', from Old French 'laïc', from Late Latin 'laicus', from Greek 'laikos' meaning 'of the people'