Words in Context

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 3/5

The treaty contained a single, narrow reservation: the smaller nation insisted on the right to inspect any vessels entering its territorial waters. With that exception accepted, the document was ready for signing.

As used in the text, what does the word "reservation" most nearly mean?

  • A

    appointment

  • B

    qualifying condition

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  • C

    land set aside

  • D

    doubt

Explanation

The reservation is a specific exception or condition attached to the treaty, not the "doubt," "tribal land," or "booking" senses of the word.

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