Researchers claim that a newly identified species of frog uses a previously undocumented call to attract mates.
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The philosopher's argument unfolds through a series of thought experiments, each one slightly modifying the conditions of the previous scenario in order to isolate exactly which variable determines whether an action counts as morally responsible.
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Contrary to the popular image of medieval Europe as uniformly illiterate, recent research into surviving merchant ledgers and personal letters suggests that basic literacy was more widespread among urban tradespeople than previously believed, even if formal, Latin-based scholarly literacy remained rare.
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Which choice best defines “previous”?
C — Existing or occurring before in time or order.. “previous” means existing or occurring before in time or order..
Which word means “existing or occurring before in time or order.”?
C — previous. “previous” means existing or occurring before in time or order..
previous — existing or occurring before in time or order.. In Chinese: 先前的，以前的.
previous is pronounced /ˈpriːviəs/.
Researchers claim that a newly identified species of frog uses a previously undocumented call to attract mates.
Yes. previous 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, prior) + vi(road) + ous(adjective suffix)