Meaning of a word or phrase in context
Words in Context · Stage 1
Recognize the pattern
Use surrounding words to identify the tested word’s meaning in context.
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Sentence: “The scientist proposed a novel method that had never been used before.” What does “novel” mean here?
This teaching example is original and is not an official SAT question.
Reasoning
“Never been used before” explains that the method is new.
AnswerNew or original
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