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species

/ˈspiːʃiːz/
English Definition
n. a type of living thing
中文释义
物种,种类
Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

Researchers claim that a newly identified species of frog uses a previously undocumented call to attract mates.

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A researcher measured the average daily water loss (in milliliters) from the leaves of three plant species grown under identical humid and dry conditions:

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The researcher concluded that the species differ in how strongly dry conditions increase their water loss.

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
speci(kind)+es(plural)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “species”?

  1. A An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
  2. B A type of living thing
  3. C Range; variety; continuum
  4. D Point of view, outlook
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B — A type of living thing. “species” means a type of living thing.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “a type of living thing”?

  1. A precedent
  2. B spectrum
  3. C species
  4. D perspective
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C — species. “species” means a type of living thing.

Common questions about “species”

What does “species” mean?

species — a type of living thing. In Chinese: 物种,种类.

How do you pronounce “species”?

species is pronounced /ˈspiːʃiːz/.

How is “species” used in a sentence?

Researchers claim that a newly identified species of frog uses a previously undocumented call to attract mates.

Is “species” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. species 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.

How can I remember “species”?

speci(kind)+es(plural)

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