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SAT Vocab Unit 7
Term | Definition |
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rhetoric | the art of using language effectively and persuasively; overly elaborate language |
dogmatic | characterized by an authoritative, often arrogant assertion of opinions or beliefs |
philippic | a verbal denunciation characterized by harsh, insulting language; a tirade |
pandemic | widespread; general |
idyllic | charming in a rustic way; naturally peaceful |
cryptic | having an ambiguous or hidden meaning |
choleric | hot-tempered; quick to anger |
peccadillo | a trifling sin; a minor offense |
emphatic | forcibly expressive |
logistics | the management of the details of an operation |