Psat 75-100

Question 0

querulous – (adj) her attitude was extremely querulous during the family road trip.
Keyword: (Grouchy)

Answer 0

complaining, irritable

Question 1

prudent (adj) Her actions were extremely prudent when she walked in the dark down the stairs.
Keyword: Careful

Answer 1

Careful, cautious

Question 2

rancorous – (adj) The old hermit was extremely rancorous because of his long life alone.
Keyword: (Mean)

Answer 2

bitter, hateful

Question 3

reclusive – (adj) because of his ptsd from the army, the old man lived reclusively.
Keyword:Alone

Answer 3

preferring to live in isolation

Question 4

reconciliation – (n) the young boys had a moment of reconciliation the day after the fight.
Keyword: Agreeing

Answer 4

the act of agreement after a quarrel, the resolution of a dispute

Question 5

renovation – (n) After the young couple bought the hundred year old house, they decided it was time for a renovation.
Keyword: Repair

Answer 5

repair, making something new again

Question 6

resilient – (adj) Everyone loved Kate and her resilient behavior, especially after she broke her leg.
Keyword: Quick recovery

Answer 6

quick to recover, bounce back

Question 7

restrained – (adj) the business man seemed restrained as he sat on a bench, waiting for the city bus.
Keyword: restrict

Answer 7

controlled, repressed, restricted

Question 8

reverence – (n) there is always a certain feeling of reverence when you enter a church.
Keyword: Catholic

Answer 8

worship, profound respect

Question 9

sagacity – (n) the old native man was sought out for his sagacity
wisdom

Answer 9

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Question 10

Scrutinize – (v) The large crowd of people all scrutinized the new snow leopard at the zoo.
KW: Watch

Answer 10

to observe carefully

Question 11

spontaneity – (n) Many say Sara is unorganized, because she never knows where anything is, but really she is known for her spontaneity.
kW: Unplanned

Answer 11

impulsive action, unplanned events

Question 12

spurious – (adj) the old letter from Lincoln was found to be spurious.
False

Answer 12

lacking authenticity, false

Question 13

submissive – (adj) The shy girl was very submissive to the bullies at her school.
Meek

Answer 13

tending to meekness, to submit to the will of others

Question 14

substantiate – (v) As a detective he set out to substantiate the criminal of each crime.
kW: Prove

Answer 14

to verify, confirm, provide supporting evidence

Question 15

subtle – (adj) The change was subtle, but soon winter came in full-force.
hard to detect or describe; perceptive

Answer 15

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Question 16

superficial – (adj) Many thought the quarterback was superficial due to his egotist behavior.
shallow, lacking in depth

Answer 16

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Question 17

superfluous – (adj) the amount of food at the party was superfluous!
extra, more than enough, redundant

Answer 17

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Question 18

suppress – (v) In the book, “where she went”, Mia reveals she has tried to suppress the day her family died.
to end an activity, e.g., to prevent the dissemination of information

Answer 18

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Question 19

tactful – (adj) In literature, many villains are extremely tactful
considerate, skillful in acting to avoid offense to others

Answer 19

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Question 20

tenacious – (adj) The realist kept a tenacious grip on reality verses fantasy
determined, keeping a firm grip on

Answer 20

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Question 21

transient – (adj) The transient memory of dreams has stumped scientists for years.
temporary, short-lived, fleeting

Answer 21

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Question 22

venerable – (adj) the elderly, venerable World War Two veteran was thanked for his service everywhere he went.
respected because of age

Answer 22

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Question 23

vindicate – (v) It was the lawyers duty to vindicate his client in the courtroom
to clear from blame or suspicion

Answer 23

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Question 24

wary – (adj) the girls were very wary as they walked into the old, dark house
careful, cautious

Answer 24

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