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convention

//kənˈvɛnʃn//
English Definition
An accepted custom; an assembly.
中文释义
惯例;大会
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
con- + ven(来) → 众人聚成的惯例。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “convention”?

  1. A Unconventional; odd.
  2. B Dull; lacking liveliness.
  3. C An accepted custom; an assembly.
  4. D Smallness of number or amount.
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C — An accepted custom; an assembly.. “convention” means An accepted custom; an assembly..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “An accepted custom; an assembly.”?

  1. A convention
  2. B paucity
  3. C eccentric
  4. D vapid
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A — convention. “convention” means An accepted custom; an assembly..

Common questions about “convention”

What does “convention” mean?

convention — An accepted custom; an assembly.. In Chinese: 惯例;大会.

How do you pronounce “convention”?

convention is pronounced //kənˈvɛnʃn//.

Is “convention” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. convention is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. 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.

How can I remember “convention”?

con- + ven(来) → 众人聚成的惯例。

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The Digital SAT tests vocabulary through Words in Context questions, never as a standalone definition. Learn the word, then use it against a real passage.