The advanced irrigation system allowed farmers in the arid region to cultivate crops year-round.
先进的灌溉系统使干旱地区的农民能够全年种植作物。
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 “advanced”?
B — Far on in progress or development. “advanced” means far on in progress or development.
Which word means “far on in progress or development”?
C — advanced. “advanced” means far on in progress or development.
advanced — far on in progress or development. In Chinese: 先进的，发达的.
advanced is pronounced /ədˈvænst/.
The advanced irrigation system allowed farmers in the arid region to cultivate crops year-round. (先进的灌溉系统使干旱地区的农民能够全年种植作物。)
sophisticated, developed, modern — all close in meaning to advanced (far on in progress or development).
primitive, rudimentary — each the opposite of advanced (far on in progress or development).
Yes. advanced 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.