PSAT 81-100

Question 0

Part of Speech: noun
Definition: secret cooperation, often in order to cheat or deceive
Synonyms: collaboration, complicity, intrigue, plot, scheme

Answer 0

Collusion

Question 1

Part of Speech: adj.
Definition: ordinary, informal conversation and expression
Synonyms: casual, conventional, conversational, idiomatic, stock, trite, vernacular
Antonyms: formal, noteworthy, uncommon, unusual

Answer 1

Colloquial

Question 2

Part of Speech: adj.
Definition: corresponding in size or degree
Synonyms: commensurable, equal, equivalent, comparable, proportionate, appropriate
Antonyms: unequal, incommensurate, inadequate, inappropriate, insufficient

Answer 2

Commensurate

Question 3

Part of Speech: noun
Definition: smug and overly satisfied with one’s self or achievements
Synonyms: contentment, ease, serenity, tranquility, peace, fulfillment
Antonyms: anxiety, annoyance, bother, discomfort, discontent, dissatisfaction

Answer 3

Complacency

Question 4

Part of Speech: adj.
Definition: peace-making; resolving through goodwill
Synonyms: pacifying, mollifying, amiable, friendly, placid, yielding
Antonyms: unyielding, hostile, antagonistic, stubborn

Answer 4

Conciliatory

Question 5

Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to overlook, excuse, permit
Synonyms: pardon, disregard, ignore
Antonyms: disapprove, censure, forbid, prevent, condemn

Answer 5

Condone

Question 6

Part of Speech: adj.
Definition: leading to a result; contributing, helpful
Synonyms: contributory, favorable, instrumental, acceptable, beneficial
Antonyms: detrimental, abusive, adverse, discouraging, unfavorable

Answer 6

Conducive

Question 7

Part of Speech: adj.
Definition: friendly, pleasant, agreeable
Synonyms: compatible, harmonious, affable, sociable
Antonyms: unpleasant, offensive, disagreeable

Answer 7

Congenial

Question 8

Part of Speech: adj.
Definition: innate; something you are born with
Synonyms: hereditary, inborn, inherited, natural, ingrained, latent
Antonyms: acquired, learned, extra

Answer 8

Congenital

Question 9

Part of Speech: noun
Definition: inference; guess
Synonyms: forecast, prophesy, suggestion, speculation, opinion
Antonyms: knowledge, certainty, fact, proof, reality, truth

Answer 9

Conjecture

Question 10

Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to bring into being or make magically
Synonyms: invoke, summon, bewitch, enchant, charm, entrance

Answer 10

Conjure

Question 11

Part of Speech: noun
Definition: an expert, particularly in matters of art or taste
Synonyms: aficionado, cognoscenti, epicure, expert, maven, savant, specialist
Antonyms: ignoramus, dilettante, dabbler, rookie

Answer 11

Connoisseur

Question 12

Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to make, or declare, holy
Synonyms: bless, hallow, sanctify, dedicate, honor, ordain
Antonyms: desecrate, violate, deprecate, condemn

Answer 12

Consecrate

Question 13

Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: argumentative
Synonyms: belligerent, litigious, pugnacious, quarrelsome
Antonyms: agreeable, cooperative, accommodating

Answer 13

Contentious

Question 14

Part of Speech: noun
Definition: the condition of being dependent on something else; a possibility
Synonyms: eventuality, potentiality, prospect, chance, opportunity
Antonyms: impossibility, certainty

Answer 14

Contingency

Question 15

Part of Speech: adj.
Definition: feeling bad about wrongdoing; having remorse
Synonyms: apologetic, remorseful, penitent, chastened
Antonyms: unrepentant, unremorseful

Answer 15

Contrite

Question 16

Part of Speech: adj.
Definition: festive; gay
Synonyms: hearty, jovial, merry, sociable, fun-loving
Antonyms: sober, reserved, dull, serious, solemn, staid

Answer 16

Convivial

Question 17

Part of Speech: adj.
Definition: plentiful; abundant
Synonyms: ample, bountiful, generous, profuse, extensive
Antonyms: scant, minimal, spare, meager, scarce, lacking

Answer 17

Copious

Question 18

Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to substantiate; to back up, confirm
Synonyms: document, support, validate, verify
Antonyms: refute, rebut, disprove

Answer 18

Corroborate

Question 19

Part of Speech: noun
Definition: achievement, often by maneuver; something successfully completed
Synonyms: attainment, completion, consummation, feat, finish, triumph, victory, stunt
Antonyms: defeat, failure, frustration, nullification

Answer 19

Coup