legitimate
conforming to established rules, principles, or standards
The committee found that the organization had a legitimate claim to the funding, as all necessary documents were submitted.
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Exitconforming to established rules, principles, or standards
The committee found that the organization had a legitimate claim to the funding, as all necessary documents were submitted.
Set 93 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: legitimate, psychological, susceptible, anxious, intensive. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
conforming to established rules, principles, or standards
The committee found that the organization had a legitimate claim to the funding, as all necessary documents were submitted.
relating to the mental and emotional state of a person
The therapist provided strategies to help her cope with the psychological effects of trauma.
likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing
Children are often more susceptible to infections due to their developing immune systems.
experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness about something
She felt anxious about the upcoming exam, worrying whether she would perform well.
involving a high degree of effort or concentration
After the intensive training program, the athletes were better prepared for the upcoming competition.