Verisimilitude

Hard

Definition

The appearance of being true or real.

Example Sentence

"The novel’s verisimilitude made it compelling."

SAT Usage Tips

This is a hard difficulty word that appears on the SAT. When you encounter "Verisimilitude" in SAT reading passages, remember that it means "The appearance of being true or real.". 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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