sophistication in speaking; using language effectively to please or persuade
The politician's rhetoric was designed to appeal to voters.
Vocabulary like rhetoric 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.
applying to past events
respectful; feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
turn; change to the contrary
restore energy or strength
take back; fail to follow suit when able and required to do so
major change; a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
involving dramatic and radical change
disgust; intense aversion
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