SAT Vocabulary 1

What is the meaning of the underlined word/phrase: "Based on the text, what can be concluded about the diminishing popularity of the portrait miniature in the nineteenth century?

• arrive at a judgment or opinion by reasoning

• point out; show

• a refutation or contradiction

• state or assert that something is the case

What is the meaning of the underlined word/phrase: "Based on this information, which of the following can be reasonably inferred?"

• arrive at a judgment or opinion by reasoning

• the attitude that an author takes towards a given subject.

• deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning.

• state or assert that something is the case

What is the meaning of the underlined word/phrase: "In a history textbook, a chapter discussing the American Revolution omits mention of the role of women in the war effort. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from this omission?"

• the attitude that an author takes towards a given subject.

• depict or describe (someone or something0

• the action of excluding or leaving something out.

• state or assert that something is the case

What is the meaning of the underlined word/phrase: What does the text indicate about the geological formation at Mistaken Point?

• Point out; show

• an assertion of the truth of something

• a refutation or contradiction

• deduce or conclude (information) from evidence & reasoning

What is the meaning of the underlined word/phrase: "According to a recent study, a certain toothpaste brand claims to reduce cavities by 50%."

• Point out; show

• an assertion of the truth of something

• a refutation or contradiction

• deduce or conclude (information) from evidence & reasoning

What is the meaning of the underlined word/phrase: "Which of the following statements best describes the author's intention in portraying the main character this way?"

• deduce or conclude from evidence

• an assertion of the truth of something

• leave out or exclude

• depict (someone or something); describe