According to the latest archaeological findings, the ancient city was abandoned due to a prolonged drought.
根据最新的考古发现，这座古城因长期干旱而被废弃。
Which choice best defines “according”?
A — As stated by. “according” means as stated by.
Which word means “as stated by”?
C — according. “according” means as stated by.
according — as stated by. In Chinese: 根据.
according is pronounced /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/.
According to the latest archaeological findings, the ancient city was abandoned due to a prolonged drought. (根据最新的考古发现，这座古城因长期干旱而被废弃。)
per, as per, in accordance with — all close in meaning to according (as stated by).
Yes. according is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.
accord(consistency)