harsh; unusually or unreasonably harsh or severe
The draconian penalties imposed by the court shocked everyone.
Vocabulary like draconian appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
causing disagreement
reveal secret information
obedient and submissive
belief; a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
fixed belief; a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof
rule; be larger in number, quantity, power, or importance
inactive; in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation
depressed; directed downward
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