June 2007, Passage 3, Question 16
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Summary
Understanding vocabulary in context questions on the LSAT involves analyzing the text around a specific word to determine its meaning within the passage.
- Vocabulary in context questions require reading around the word in question to grasp its meaning.
- The meaning of a word can often be inferred from definitions or explanations provided in the surrounding text.
- Correct answers may rephrase the contextually defined meaning of the word, requiring openness to slight rephrasings.
- Incorrect answers can stem from misinterpretations of the context, such as unrelated topics or incorrect assumptions about enforcement or legitimacy.
- The process involves eliminating wrong answer choices by closely aligning the answer with the contextual meaning provided in the passage.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Vocabulary in Context Questions
00:17
Strategies for Answering Vocabulary in Context Questions
01:10
Analyzing Answer Choices
01:44
Evaluating Incorrect Answers