adjective · Medium SAT word

    Tempestuous

    stormy; characterized by violent emotions or behavior

    Tempestuous in a sentence

    Their tempestuous relationship ended in a dramatic breakup last week.

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    Vocabulary like tempestuous 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.

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