Words in Context

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 4/5

The reformer's program was, in its day, almost universally derided. Only later, when the predictions of his opponents had failed in turn, did the public begin to credit him with a foresight they had once denied him.

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

  • A

    list as a contributor

  • B

    place in a bank account

  • C

    acknowledge as having

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  • D

    lend money to

Explanation

The public belatedly acknowledges that he had foresight; "credit . . . with" means acknowledge as having, not lending, listing, or banking senses.

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