Words in Context

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 3/5

The architect's plans are marked by a pleasing economy of means. With a few well-placed walls she creates rooms that feel generous and distinct, sparing the client both expense and clutter.

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

  • A

    average values

  • B

    income

  • C

    intentions

  • D

    resources used

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Explanation

She creates effects with few resources — the "tools/materials" sense of "means" — distinct from the verb "intends," the statistical mean, or wealth.

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