Her determination to master classical Greek allowed her to read primary historical texts in their original language.
她掌握古典希腊语的决心使她能够阅读原始语言的历史文献。
Which choice best defines “determination”?
B — Firmness of purpose. “determination” means firmness of purpose.
Which word means “firmness of purpose”?
C — determination. “determination” means firmness of purpose.
determination — firmness of purpose. In Chinese: 决心，坚定.
determination is pronounced /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/.
Her determination to master classical Greek allowed her to read primary historical texts in their original language. (她掌握古典希腊语的决心使她能够阅读原始语言的历史文献。)
resolve, persistence, tenacity — all close in meaning to determination (firmness of purpose).
indecision, apathy — each the opposite of determination (firmness of purpose).
Yes. determination 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.