DSAT DSAT Vocabulary and Words in Context

Question 1

In the sentence 'The scientist's conjecture, though unproven, sparked considerable debate among her peers,' the word 'conjecture' most nearly means:

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An educated guess or hypothesis

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A proven theorem

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A published experiment

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A formal rebuttal

Question 2

As used in the passage 'The committee sought to ameliorate the harsh conditions in the facility,' the word 'ameliorate' most nearly means:

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Improve

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Worsen

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Investigate

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Publicize

Question 3

Which meaning of 'address' is used in 'The CEO will address the shareholders' concerns at the annual meeting'?

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To speak to or deal with

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A physical location

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Formal written correspondence

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A title of respect

Question 4

The word 'ephemeral' in 'Social media trends are ephemeral, fading within days' most nearly means:

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Lasting only a short time

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Widespread

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Controversial

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Highly influential

Question 5

In 'Her candid remarks surprised the audience accustomed to diplomatic language,' 'candid' most nearly means:

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Truthful and straightforward

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Harsh and cruel

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Rehearsed and polished

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Vague and evasive

Question 6

The word 'pragmatic' in 'The pragmatic engineer chose the simplest solution that worked' most nearly means:

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Practical and results-oriented

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Theoretical

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Overly cautious

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Innovative and creative