PSAT 'C' Words

Question 1

Cadence

Answer 1

Stress or pitch in pronunciation

(noun) Syn: accent, tempo

Question 2

Candor

Answer 2

Frankness, sincerity, truthfulness

(noun) Syn: honesty Ant: deceit

Question 3

Claustrofobia

Answer 3

Fear of being in a confined space

noun

Question 4

Cardiology

Answer 4

The medical study of the diseases and functioning of the heart

(noun)

Question 5

Caricature

Answer 5

Exaggerated description (writing, drawing), often to make a specific point about the subject

(noun) Syn: distortion, mimicry Ant: documentary

Question 6

Clique

Answer 6

Exclusive group of friends with shared common interests

(noun) Syn: clan, squad Ant: pupulace

Question 7

Caste

Answer 7

A distinct social class or class system

(noun) Syn: status

Question 8

Coerce

Answer 8

To force someone to do something

(verb) Syn: compel

Question 9

Catharsis

Answer 9

An emotional release; purification and renewal

(noun) Syn: cleansing Ant: poisoning

Question 10

Caustic

Answer 10

Acidic; severe, sarcastic

(adjective) Syn: corrosive ANt: kind, mild

Question 11

Charisma

Answer 11

A powerful and irresistible personality

(noun) Syn: charm Ant: repulsion

Question 12

Chasm

Answer 12

A deep gaping hole; an abyss

(noun) Syn: tavine

Question 13

Compelling

Answer 13

Forcefully cause attention or action

(adjective) Syn: forcible, coercive Ant: optional

Question 14

Chronicle

Answer 14

To record events in the order of time

(verb) Syn: record Ant: hide

Question 15

Circumscribe

Answer 15

To draw a line around: to set the limits: to define: to restrict

(verb) Syn: enclose