something that triggers response
The tax cut served as a stimulus for economic growth.
Vocabulary like stimulus 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.
plain and harshly clear
level of respect or status
law; an act passed by a legislative body
firm and dependable
overly narrow representation; a conventional or formulaic conception or image
smother; conceal or hide
mark of disgrace; the apical end of the style where deposited pollen enters the pistil
encourage activity or growth
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