The supposed ancient artifact turned out to be a modern replica, a discovery that disappointed the archaeologists.
那件所谓的古代文物结果证明是现代复制品，这一发现令考古学家们失望。
Which choice best defines “supposed”?
D — Generally assumed or believed to be true. “supposed” means generally assumed or believed to be true.
Which word means “generally assumed or believed to be true”?
C — supposed. “supposed” means generally assumed or believed to be true.
supposed — generally assumed or believed to be true. In Chinese: 假定的.
supposed is pronounced /səˈpoʊzd/.
The supposed ancient artifact turned out to be a modern replica, a discovery that disappointed the archaeologists. (那件所谓的古代文物结果证明是现代复制品，这一发现令考古学家们失望。)
presumed, alleged, assumed — all close in meaning to supposed (generally assumed or believed to be true).
confirmed, proven — each the opposite of supposed (generally assumed or believed to be true).
Yes. supposed is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. 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.