adjective · Hard SAT word

    Peremptory

    imperious; offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

    Peremptory in a sentence

    His peremptory tone left no room for further discussion.

    Synonyms for peremptory

    Antonyms for peremptory

    • humble
    • modest
    • courteous

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