SAT Words in Context Exercise 009

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For these questions, read the text carefully, and then choose the best answer to the question.

⚡️ The question | ID: 009

In 1934, John Dillinger, the infamous Depression-era gangster, managed to escape from the __________escape-proof Crown Point Jail likely using a real, metal gun, not a wooden one that he had whittled, as was popularly reported. Despite a nationwide manhunt, Dillinger remained at large for months until he was finally caught leaving Chicago's Biograph Theater by the FBI.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

A. purportedly

B. notorious

C. antiquated

D. meticulous

Tip!

If you’re not sure, please do your best to guess. Sometimes people have an inkling of the correct answer even if they don’t realize it, so let’s try to find out if this is you.

Definitions

First, if you don’t know all of the words already, let’s define a few important ones:

• purportedly: In a way claiming to be true, but not proven. A very close synonym is "supposedly."

• notorious: Basically famous for something bad; infamous.

• antiquated: Old, outdated.

• meticulous: Very careful, especially about details.

• whittled: Carved (for example, wood).

Answer/s and explanation

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