The ancient map's scale was literally accurate, allowing explorers to measure distances between ports to the nearest mile.
这张古代地图的比例尺确实精确，使探险家能测量港口间距离，精确到英里。
Which choice best defines “literally”?
D — In a literal manner or sense; exactly. “literally” means in a literal manner or sense; exactly.
Which word means “in a literal manner or sense; exactly”?
B — literally. “literally” means in a literal manner or sense; exactly.
literally — in a literal manner or sense; exactly. In Chinese: 字面上，确实地.
literally is pronounced /ˈlɪtərəli/.
The ancient map's scale was literally accurate, allowing explorers to measure distances between ports to the nearest mile. (这张古代地图的比例尺确实精确，使探险家能测量港口间距离，精确到英里。)
actually, exactly, precisely — all close in meaning to literally (in a literal manner or sense; exactly).
figuratively, metaphorically — each the opposite of literally (in a literal manner or sense; exactly).
Yes. literally 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.