SAT Exam Essential Vocabulary - Understanding Questions

a sentence or group of words from a movie, book, etc. that someone else repeats

to explain or show the meaning of something using examples, pictures, etc.

in a way that makes sense based on clear thinking or reasoning

extremely accurate or specific

to give special attention or importance to something

having a close connection with the situation or subject at hand

a connection that links one subject or idea to another

to be or act in accordance with a rule, standard, etc.

the common and proper way of doing something or appearing in a specific context or group

to change something in a way that suits a new purpose or situation better

to gradually decrease the effectiveness, confidence, or power of something or someone

to clearly state or define particular details, terms, or conditions in agreements or contracts

to reach an opinion or decision based on available evidence and one's understanding of the matter

to use something as a basis for further development

to express the meaning of something written or spoken with a different choice of words

the perspective from which the narrator tells a story

the overall sense of unity, logic, and connectedness in a text or discourse, where the ideas, information, and elements are organized and presented in a clear and meaningful way

to lessen the value or quality of something