Scientists discount the theory that ancient structures were built by extraterrestrial visitors due to lack of evidence.
由于缺乏证据，科学家们不重视古代建筑由外星访客建造的理论。
Which choice best defines “discount”?
C — To dismiss as unimportant or unlikely; reduce in price.. “discount” means To dismiss as unimportant or unlikely; reduce in price..
Which word means “To dismiss as unimportant or unlikely; reduce in price.”?
A — discount. “discount” means To dismiss as unimportant or unlikely; reduce in price..
discount — To dismiss as unimportant or unlikely; reduce in price.. In Chinese: 低估;不予重视;打折.
discount is pronounced //dɪsˈkaʊnt//.
Scientists discount the theory that ancient structures were built by extraterrestrial visitors due to lack of evidence. (由于缺乏证据，科学家们不重视古代建筑由外星访客建造的理论。)
dismiss, disregard, underrate — all close in meaning to discount (To dismiss as unimportant or unlikely; reduce in price.).
consider, acknowledge — each the opposite of discount (To dismiss as unimportant or unlikely; reduce in price.).
Yes. discount 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.
dis + count(计数/重视) → 不算数、不看重 → 低估、忽视。