Words in Context

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 5/5

The judge's opinion is studded with reservations. She concurs in the result, declines to endorse two of the majority's three rationales, and warns, in a final footnote, that the decision should not be read for more than its narrow facts will support.

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

  • A

    abundantly scattered with

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  • B

    decorated with metal pieces

  • C

    rejected

  • D

    fastened with stud earrings

Explanation

The opinion is dotted throughout with reservations; "studded" extends the literal sense to mean abundantly scattered with notable items.

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