The marine biologist gave an articulate explanation of how coral reefs adapt to rising ocean temperatures.
海洋生物学家对珊瑚礁如何适应海洋温度上升给出了清晰的解释。
Which choice best defines “articulate”?
C — Able to express clearly. “articulate” means able to express clearly.
Which word means “able to express clearly”?
B — articulate. “articulate” means able to express clearly.
articulate — able to express clearly. In Chinese: 善于表达的.
articulate is pronounced /ɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/.
The marine biologist gave an articulate explanation of how coral reefs adapt to rising ocean temperatures. (海洋生物学家对珊瑚礁如何适应海洋温度上升给出了清晰的解释。)
eloquent, expressive, clear — all close in meaning to articulate (able to express clearly).
inarticulate, mumbling — each the opposite of articulate (able to express clearly).
Yes. articulate is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. 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.
art(skill)+iculate(connect)