Scientists presume that the ancient climate was warmer, based on the fossilized remains of tropical plants found in polar regions.
科学家根据在极地地区发现的热带植物化石遗迹，推测古代气候更为温暖。
Which choice best defines “presume”?
A — Assume, suppose. “presume” means assume, suppose.
Which word means “assume, suppose”?
D — presume. “presume” means assume, suppose.
presume — assume, suppose. In Chinese: 假定，推测.
presume is pronounced /prɪˈzuːm/.
Scientists presume that the ancient climate was warmer, based on the fossilized remains of tropical plants found in polar regions. (科学家根据在极地地区发现的热带植物化石遗迹，推测古代气候更为温暖。)
assume, suppose, infer — all close in meaning to presume (assume, suppose).
doubt, question — each the opposite of presume (assume, suppose).
Yes. presume 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.
pre(before)+sume(take)