The researchers observed the chemical reaction intensely, noting every color change and temperature fluctuation.
研究人员强烈地观察化学反应，记录每一次颜色变化和温度波动。
Which choice best defines “intensely”?
B — With extreme force or strength. “intensely” means with extreme force or strength.
Which word means “with extreme force or strength”?
A — intensely. “intensely” means with extreme force or strength.
intensely — with extreme force or strength. In Chinese: 强烈地，极度地.
intensely is pronounced /ɪnˈtensli/.
The researchers observed the chemical reaction intensely, noting every color change and temperature fluctuation. (研究人员强烈地观察化学反应，记录每一次颜色变化和温度波动。)
vehemently, fiercely, powerfully — all close in meaning to intensely (with extreme force or strength).
mildly, weakly — each the opposite of intensely (with extreme force or strength).
Yes. intensely 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.