Tuesday, 3 June 2008

The Official SAT Question of the Day™

Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.


Professor Chen believes that the universal character of art refutes the prevailing notion that art is a ------- of civilization, a cultural frill, a social veneer.

A guarantee
B hallmark
C record
D luxury
E depiction

Correct Answer: D

Here's Why:

Only “luxury,” which can describe something that is inessential but conducive to pleasure, is similar to the words “frill” and “veneer.”


Difficulty: Medium
Question Type: Sentence Completions

(Critical Reading)

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