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This is a large, heavily built plant-eating mammal with one or two horns on the nose and thick folded skin.
rhinoceros
This device compares two unlike things using "like" or "as."
What is simile.
This medieval Scandinavian explorer is credited with being the first European to land in North America, around the year 1000, long before Columbus.
Who is Leif Erikson?
In 1969, this historic event marked the first time humans landed on the Moon and walked on its surface.
What is the Apollo 11 moon landing?
Comedian Andrew Schulz gives people the opportunity to be _____ in his shows. For example, he does a lot of crowd work, in which he speaks directly with the audience and makes jokes about their conversations.
Which choice completes the sentence with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
A. nervous about
B. completed by
C. delayed by
D. Involved in
What is D (involved in)?
The definition of this adjective is:
(of a person) wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.
conscientious
This term describes the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.
What is alliteration?
This South American liberator led multiple countries to independence from Spanish rule in the early 19th century, earning the nickname "The Liberator."
Who is Simón Bolívar?
In 44 BCE, this Roman leader was assassinated on the Ides of March, which led to significant political upheaval in Rome.
What is the assassination of Julius Caesar?
The four domains of the SAT Reading and Writing section.
What is Information and Ideas, Craft and Structure, Expression of Ideas, and Standard English Conventions?
The definition of this adjective is ‘noisy and difficult to control’.
obstreperous
This term refers to an exaggerated statement used for emphasis or effect, not meant to be taken literally.
What is hyperbole?
This American president's foreign policy doctrine, announced in 1823, warned European powers against further colonization in the Western Hemisphere, shaping U.S. diplomacy for generations.
Who is James Monroe?
In 1215, this event in England saw the signing of a document that limited the power of the monarchy and laid the groundwork for modern democratic principles.
What is the signing of the Magna Carta?
In SAT writing, this term describes a clause that provides additional information but is not essential to the meaning of the sentence.
What is a non-essential (or nonrestrictive) clause?
sphygmomanometer
This term describes a direct or implied reference to a famous person, event, or work of literature.
What is allusion?
This Chinese philosopher from the 6th century BCE developed a system of thought emphasizing morality, proper social relationships, and respect for elders.
Who is Confucius?
In 1947, this event saw the end of British rule in South Asia and the creation of two independent nations.
What is the partition of India?
Having spent the majority of his years in the frenetic pace of urban life, Mr. Abadou had contracted an inclination to hasten his steps, even in moments devoid of urgency.
As used in the text, what does the word “contracted” most nearly mean?
A. Described
B. Developed
C. Justified
D. Settled
What is B (developed)?
Fear of peanut butter sticking on the roof of your mouth.
Arachibutyrophobia
This device is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences, often used for emphasis.
What is anaphora
This 14th-century emperor of Mali is known for his extravagant pilgrimage to Mecca, which highlighted the immense wealth and influence of his empire across North Africa.
Who is Mansa Musa?
In 1788, this event marked the arrival of the First Fleet at Port Jackson, establishing the first British colony in Australia.
What is the arrival of the First Fleet at Botany Bay?
Economist Marco Castillo and colleagues showed that nuisance costs—the time and effort people must spend to make donations—reduce charitable giving. Charities can mitigate this effect by compensating donors for nuisance costs, but those costs, though variable, are largely _______ donation size, so charities that compensate donors will likely favor attracting a few large donors over many small donors.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
A. supplemental to
B. predictive of
C. independent of
D. subsumed in
What is C (independent of)?