Set 294 · Study 1 / 5
Exitrelating to or involving strong critical controversy or argument
The author wrote a polemical article that challenged the prevailing opinions on climate change, sparking heated debates among readers.
Set 294 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: polemical, deadpan, brusque, plaintive, tantamount. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
relating to or involving strong critical controversy or argument
The author wrote a polemical article that challenged the prevailing opinions on climate change, sparking heated debates among readers.
delivering a joke or humorous remark without any expression or emotion
Despite the hilarious nature of his jokes, he delivered them with a deadpan expression that left the audience in stitches.
abrupt or offhand in manner or speech often to the point of ungraciousness
Her brusque response caught everyone off guard during the meeting.
expressing sorrow or melancholy
The plaintive cry of the lost puppy echoed through the empty streets, tugging at the hearts of all who heard it.
equivalent in value, meaning, or effect
The CEO's refusal to accept responsibility was tantamount to admitting failure.