The sudden aggression between the two neighboring nations escalated into a full-scale conflict that disrupted regional trade routes.
两个邻国之间突然的侵略行为升级为全面冲突，扰乱了区域贸易路线。
Which choice best defines “aggression”?
C — Hostile or violent behavior or attitudes. “aggression” means hostile or violent behavior or attitudes.
Which word means “hostile or violent behavior or attitudes”?
B — aggression. “aggression” means hostile or violent behavior or attitudes.
aggression — hostile or violent behavior or attitudes. In Chinese: 侵略.
aggression is pronounced /əˈɡrɛʃən/.
The sudden aggression between the two neighboring nations escalated into a full-scale conflict that disrupted regional trade routes. (两个邻国之间突然的侵略行为升级为全面冲突，扰乱了区域贸易路线。)
hostility, assault, attack — all close in meaning to aggression (hostile or violent behavior or attitudes).
peace, friendliness — each the opposite of aggression (hostile or violent behavior or attitudes).
Yes. aggression 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.