The historian argued that the new evidence would subvert long-held assumptions about the ancient trade routes.
历史学家认为，新证据将颠覆关于古代贸易路线的长期假设。
Which choice best defines “subvert”?
B — To undermine the power or authority of.. “subvert” means To undermine the power or authority of..
Which word means “To undermine the power or authority of.”?
D — subvert. “subvert” means To undermine the power or authority of..
subvert — To undermine the power or authority of.. In Chinese: 颠覆;破坏;暗中削弱.
subvert is pronounced //səbˈvɜːrt//.
The historian argued that the new evidence would subvert long-held assumptions about the ancient trade routes. (历史学家认为，新证据将颠覆关于古代贸易路线的长期假设。)
undermine, sabotage, weaken — all close in meaning to subvert (To undermine the power or authority of.).
support, bolster — each the opposite of subvert (To undermine the power or authority of.).
Yes. subvert 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.
sub(从下) + vert(转,turn) → 从底下把它掀翻 → 颠覆。