june 2007, passage 3, question 16
summary
understanding vocabulary in context questions on the lsat involves analyzing the text around a specific word to determine its meaning within the passage.
- vocabulary in context questions require reading around the word in question to grasp its meaning.
- the meaning of a word can often be inferred from definitions or explanations provided in the surrounding text.
- correct answers may rephrase the contextually defined meaning of the word, requiring openness to slight rephrasings.
- incorrect answers can stem from misinterpretations of the context, such as unrelated topics or incorrect assumptions about enforcement or legitimacy.
- the process involves eliminating wrong answer choices by closely aligning the answer with the contextual meaning provided in the passage.
chapters
00:00
introduction to vocabulary in context questions
00:17
strategies for answering vocabulary in context questions
01:10
analyzing answer choices
01:44
evaluating incorrect answers
