The glacier's steady advance carved deep valleys into the surrounding bedrock over millennia.
冰川的稳定前进在数千年间于周围基岩上雕刻出深深的峡谷。
The technical manual's first section explains the tool's basic assembly using simple diagrams, while later sections, aimed at more experienced users, describe advanced calibration techniques without any accompanying illustrations.
From a Text Structure and Purpose question · Craft and Structure
Which choice best defines “advance”?
A — Move forward. “advance” means move forward.
Which word means “move forward”?
A — advance. “advance” means move forward.
advance — move forward. In Chinese: 前进，进步.
advance is pronounced /ədˈvɑːns/.
The glacier's steady advance carved deep valleys into the surrounding bedrock over millennia. (冰川的稳定前进在数千年间于周围基岩上雕刻出深深的峡谷。)
progress, proceed, move — all close in meaning to advance (move forward).
retreat, recede — each the opposite of advance (move forward).
Yes. advance 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.
ad(toward)+vance(walk)