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SAT Vocab 253-270
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |