Mastering SAT Vocabulary Skills

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Which word best fits the following sentence? "The scientist's theory was considered _______ because it was based on untested assumptions."

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speculative

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ephemeral

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transient

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Which sentence uses the word "cogent" correctly?

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Her cogent argument convinced everyone in the room.

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Antonym of "obfuscate"

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clarify

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The _______ nature of the task required careful planning and execution.

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arduous

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Scenario: A student is deciding between two colleges. One offers a full scholarship but is far from home, while the other is close to home but offers no financial aid. What strategic thinking process should the student use?

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List the pros and cons of each option and evaluate which aligns best with long-term goals.

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Loquacious

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Reticent

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What type of reasoning is required to support the statement: "To mitigate the effects of climate change, governments should implement policies that reduce carbon emissions."?

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Evidence-based reasoning

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The CEO's _______ decision to expand the company led to increased profits.

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judicious

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aberration

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anomaly