corresponding; the relation between things with respect to their quantity or degree
The proportion of students passing the exam was very high.
Vocabulary like proportion appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
well known or easily noticeable
high ground; a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
make known; state or announce
lying down; having a tendency (to); often used in combination
breed; transmit from one generation to the next
a natural tendency or inclination
appease; make peace with
advocate; a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
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