Corroborate

Hard

Definition

to provide evidence for; to back up (a claim)

Example Sentence

"The note signed by her father corroborates her claim that she was absent from class that day."

SAT Usage Tips

This is a hard difficulty word that appears on the SAT. When you encounter "Corroborate" in SAT reading passages, remember that it means "to provide evidence for; to back up (a claim)". 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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