The solemn oath taken by new citizens at the naturalization ceremony underscored the weight of their commitment.
新公民在入籍仪式上所作的庄严宣誓强调了他们承诺的分量。
Which choice best defines “solemn”?
B — Serious and dignified. “solemn” means serious and dignified.
Which word means “serious and dignified”?
D — solemn. “solemn” means serious and dignified.
solemn — serious and dignified. In Chinese: 庄严的，严肃的.
solemn is pronounced /ˈsɒləm/.
The solemn oath taken by new citizens at the naturalization ceremony underscored the weight of their commitment. (新公民在入籍仪式上所作的庄严宣誓强调了他们承诺的分量。)
grave, dignified, ceremonious — all close in meaning to solemn (serious and dignified).
frivolous, jovial — each the opposite of solemn (serious and dignified).
Yes. solemn 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.