Understanding SAT Vocabulary in Context

Why might knowing the common definition of a word be disadvantageous on the SAT?

• Knowing definitions is never helpful.

• The SAT prefers definitions from other languages.

• Common definitions are often incorrect in SAT contexts.

• The SAT only uses modern definitions.

What is the SAT's approach to using vocabulary in passages?

• It uses words in their most modern context.

• It avoids using complex vocabulary.

• It uses only the most common definitions.

• It often uses older or less common meanings.

How should students approach SAT vocabulary questions according to the video?

• By focusing on the context of the passage.

• By using a dictionary during the test.

• By memorizing all possible definitions.

• By ignoring the context and guessing.

What is the suggested method for predicting the meaning of a word in SAT passages?

• Rely on the most common definition.

• Guess based on the length of the word.

• Use the context to make a prediction.

• Choose the first option that seems correct.

What does the video encourage students to do after learning the strategy?

• Practice with provided questions.

• Watch more videos.

• Ignore the strategy and use intuition.

• Take a break from studying.