Set 47 · Study 1 / 5
Exita grammatical category that indicates the time of an action or state
In English, the past tense is used to describe actions that have already happened.
Set 47 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: tense, prodigy, placebo, posture, typhoon. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
a grammatical category that indicates the time of an action or state
In English, the past tense is used to describe actions that have already happened.
a person, especially a young one, endowed with exceptional qualities or abilities
The young pianist was hailed as a musical prodigy, captivating audiences with her remarkable talent at such a tender age.
a substance with no therapeutic effect used as a control in testing new drugs or as a treatment intended to induce a psychological benefit
In clinical trials, researchers often use a placebo to compare the effects of the new medication against a substance with no active ingredients.
the position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting
Her confident posture during the presentation impressed everyone in the audience.
a tropical cyclone occurring in the northwest Pacific Ocean
The government issued a warning as a powerful typhoon approached the coastline, threatening widespread damage.