- Researchers concluded this suggested that termite-fishing is a learned skill transmitted through observation rather than purely instinctive.
From a Rhetorical Synthesis question · Expression of Ideas
Which choice best defines “observation”?
A — The act of noticing; a remark.. “observation” means The act of noticing; a remark..
Which word means “The act of noticing; a remark.”?
B — observation. “observation” means The act of noticing; a remark..
observation — The act of noticing; a remark.. In Chinese: 观察；评论.
observation is pronounced //ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃn//.
- Researchers concluded this suggested that termite-fishing is a learned skill transmitted through observation rather than purely instinctive.
Yes. observation is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. 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.
observe(观察) → 察看。