PSAT Lesson 23

Question 1

ambulatory

Answer 1

able to walk or move around

Question 2

anarchy

Answer 2

the absence of government; a state of lawlessness

Question 3

breadth

Answer 3

the width of something, comprehensive quality

Question 4

cant

Answer 4

secret jargon or slang

Question 5

circumscribed

Answer 5

restricted or limited

Question 6

congeal

Answer 6

to solidify or to coagulate

Question 7

demagogue

Answer 7

a person or leader who appeals to passions or prejudices

Question 8

dissonance

Answer 8

unrelated and harsh combination of sounds, discord

Question 9

dubious

Answer 9

doubtful, not clear

Question 10

engrossed

Answer 10

completely occupied or absorbed

Question 11

facilitate

Answer 11

to make less difficult

Question 12

fledgling

Answer 12

an immature or inexperienced person, a young bird that is ready to fly

Question 13

gilded

Answer 13

covered with gold or a golden color; having background of wealth

Question 14

graphic

Answer 14

vivid

Question 15

introvert

Answer 15

one who turns inward and concentrates thoughts upon himself

Question 16

jocular

Answer 16

jesting or joking

Question 17

malcontent

Answer 17

a person who is constantly dissatisfied and discontented

Question 18

misnomer

Answer 18

misnaming, use of a wrong name

Question 19

obstinate

Answer 19

unyielding regardless or reason or logic

Question 20

prevalent

Answer 20

generally or widely accepted, current, or practiced

Question 21

prudent

Answer 21

wise and careful about practical manners

Question 22

pulverize

Answer 22

to reduce into small pieces, to demolish

Question 23

recapitulation

Answer 23

a summary

Question 24

steadfastness

Answer 24

quality of being fixed with little chance of moving or changing

Question 25

tactile

Answer 25

perceptible by touch; capable of being felt