base
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a relation that provides the foundation for somethingtype of:fondationsthe basis on which something is grounded
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the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explainedsynonyms: fondement
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(anatomy) the part of an organ nearest its point of attachment
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any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positionedtype of:airea part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
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(numeration system) the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place
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a place that the runner must touch before scoringtypes:base de départ(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to scoretype of:équipement de baseballequipment used in playing baseball
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lowest support of a structure
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installation from which a military force initiates operationstypes:base aériennea base for military aircrafttype of:installation militaireany facility servicing military forces
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Vocabulary lists containing base
Context is king — that’s the lesson you need to internalize as you begin preparing for the vocabulary questions on the SAT. We have identified this pool of 200 words that cut across the disciplines and lend themselves well to context-dependent interpretation. As you learn this list on Vocabulary.com, you will have to rely on context clues in order to determine each word’s meaning in particular sentences. This is the same type of thinking you will need to develop in order to succeed on the SAT! Following our Roadmap to the SAT? Head back to see what else you should be learning this week.
From spring training and opening day right up through the World Series, baseball (a.k.a. our national pastime) is a sport with rabid fans. It's also known for having plenty of downtime, so why not practice the language of the game during the many hours it'll take to wrap up all nine innings?
On the ACT Reading Test, you'll encounter questions that ask you to determine the meanings of common words in context. We've identified 200 high-frequency, multiple-meaning words of the sort that you'll see on the exam. As you practice this list, you'll have to rely on context clues in order to determine each word’s meaning in a particular sentence. Be careful! Several of a word's meanings might show up as answer choices — but only one answer will capture the meaning of the word in the context of the sentence.