Buttress

Medium

Definition

To support or strengthen.

Example Sentence

"The evidence will buttress his argument."

SAT Usage Tips

This is a medium difficulty word that appears on the SAT. When you encounter "Buttress" in SAT reading passages, remember that it means "To support or strengthen.". Pay attention to the context clues around this word to understand its precise meaning in the passage.

To master this word, try using it in your own sentences and practice identifying it in SAT practice passages. Understanding vocabulary in context is crucial for the SAT Reading section.

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