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Emily 253-270
SAT Terms
Term | Definition |
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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 | idealistic in an impractical way |
Munificent | very generous |
Patronizing | to act superior toward, 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, inauspicious |
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 |