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Does your teenager know these words? (I came across these answer choices on an SAT question.)
Here are simple definitions for each phrase: Deceptive: Misleading or giving a false impression. The magician's tricks were deceptive, making it seem like he could disappear. Innocuous: Harmless or not offensive. Her comment seemed innocuous, but it still upset him. Novel: New or original The company introduced a novel approach to online learning. Impractical: Not realistic or useful. Building a house out of cardboard is an impractical idea Try to use these words TODAY! Have questions about the SAT? Is there anything you are worried about? Hit reply and send a quick email! I am here to help! Yours truly, Kate, your friendly SAT coach It's not just SAT prep, it's life prep. PS - Here is the question! Give it a try and let me know how you did by hitting reply! |
SAT Vocab Vault
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