SAT vocabulary

Kaleidoscope

A constantly changing pattern or sequence of elements; a device for producing beautiful, symmetrical patterns by means of reflections from colored glass.

Example

"The ever-evolving political landscape of the region was a veritable kaleidoscope of alliances and betrayals."

Etymology

From Greek kalos 'beautiful' + eidos 'form' + skopein 'to look at'.

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