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SAT Vocab Unit 7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |