Everyone at the party found him unbearable because he was such a braggart, constantly boasting about his achievements.
synonyms
boastershow-offegotist
word origin — The word 'braggart' originates from the late Middle English term 'braggart,' which is derived from the word 'brag,' meaning to boast, which comes from the old English 'braggan' meaning 'to boast.'
SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 303
Set 303 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: braggart, dilettante, brawn, reprisal, acquittal. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
braggart · noun/ˈbræɡərt/
a person who boasts or brags excessively
Everyone at the party found him unbearable because he was such a braggart, constantly boasting about his achievements.
Synonyms: boaster, show-off, egotist
Origin: The word 'braggart' originates from the late Middle English term 'braggart,' which is derived from the word 'brag,' meaning to boast, which comes from the old English 'braggan' meaning 'to boast.'
dilettante · noun/ˌdɪl.əˈtænt/
a person who takes up an art or activity for enjoyment rather than for serious or professional purposes
Though he claimed to be a serious artist, many regarded him as a dilettante, content to dabble in painting without fully committing to the craft.
Synonyms: amateur, novice, dabbler
Origin: The word 'dilettante' comes from the Italian 'dilettare', which means 'to delight'. It was adopted into English in the 18th century.
brawn · noun/brɔːn/
physical strength and muscle power
The competition required not just skill, but also plenty of brawn to lift the heavy weights.
Synonyms: strength, muscle, power
Origin: Middle English 'braun', from Old English 'brŏn', which referred to the muscles or flesh of animals.
reprisal · noun/rɪˈpraɪ.zəl/
an act of retaliation or revenge
The company feared reprisal from the employees if they decided to implement the new policy without consultation.
Synonyms: retaliation, revenge, vengeance
Origin: from Middle French 'reprisaille', from the verb 'reprendre' meaning 'to take back'
acquittal · noun/əˈkwɪt̬.əl/
a legal judgment that officially clears a person of criminal charges
The defendant celebrated their acquittal after the jury found them not guilty of all charges.
Synonyms: exoneration, clearance, vindication
Origin: from Middle English 'acquit', stemming from Old French 'acquitter', which means 'to free from obligation' or 'to release'.