The ripe mangoes from the tropical orchard had a luscious, honeyed flavor that made them a favorite at the market.
热带果园成熟芒果带有甘美如蜜的风味，使其成为市场上的抢手货。
Which choice best defines “luscious”?
C — Having a rich, sweet taste. “luscious” means having a rich, sweet taste.
Which word means “having a rich, sweet taste”?
A — luscious. “luscious” means having a rich, sweet taste.
luscious — having a rich, sweet taste. In Chinese: 美味的，甘美的.
luscious is pronounced /ˈlʌʃəs/.
The ripe mangoes from the tropical orchard had a luscious, honeyed flavor that made them a favorite at the market. (热带果园成熟芒果带有甘美如蜜的风味，使其成为市场上的抢手货。)
delicious, succulent, delectable — all close in meaning to luscious (having a rich, sweet taste).
bitter, unappetizing — each the opposite of luscious (having a rich, sweet taste).
Yes. luscious 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.