threatening; threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
The sinister shadow crept across the wall in the darkness.
Vocabulary like sinister appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
bond; a restraint that confines or restricts freedom
shuffle; walk by dragging one's feet
fragment; a broken piece of a brittle artifact
gleam; shine with a weak or fitful light
comparison; a figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds
the state of being uncomplicated
copy; reproduce someone's behavior or looks
unique; unusual or striking
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