adjective · Hard SAT word

    Trenchant

    sharp and forceful

    Trenchant in a sentence

    Her trenchant criticism exposed the fundamental flaws in the proposal.

    Synonyms for trenchant

    Antonyms for trenchant

    • dull
    • weak
    • mild

    Practice trenchant on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like trenchant 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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