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SAT Vocab 253-270
Question | Answer |
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Mercurial | Rapid and unpredictable changes in mood |
Paragon | A model of excellence |
Predilection | A liking or preference for something |
Milestone | A significant or important turning point |
Paramount | Of supreme importance |
Quixotic | Idealist in an impractical way |
Munificent | Very generous |
Patronizing | To act superior towards, to adopt an air of condescension |
Ransack | To search closely and carefully, to turn upside down |
Nuance | A subtle distinction or shade of difference |
Perfunctory | Done in a routine manner |
Raucous | Harsh, jarring sound, blaring |
Ominous | Threatening evil or disaster, in auspicious |
Polemic | Involving a dispute, very argumentative |
Rebuke | To criticize sharply, reprimand, berate |
Ostentatious | Fond of conspicuous display, pompous, pretentious |
Precipitous | Acting with undue haste |
Rectitude | Great integrity, moral uprightness, honesty |