imperious; offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
His peremptory tone left no room for further discussion.
Vocabulary like peremptory 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.
shortage; an insufficient quantity or number
bookish; marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects
unique; eminent beyond or above comparison
a strong liking
showing remorse
poverty; a state of extreme poverty or destitution
notice; to become aware of through the senses
damnation; (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil
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