PSAT Prep Vocab Quiz 2

To find "not guilty" in a criminal case

• Corroborate
• Exonerate
• Disparage
• Clamor

To support or verify a claim or idea

• Corroborate
• Refute
• Exonerate
• Disparage

To devalue or disrespect

• Refute
• Subtle
• Disparage
• Nuance

A problem requiring a choice between two or more options

• Benevolent
• Nuance
• Clamor
• Dilemma

To prove wrong with argument or evidence

• Refute
• Clamor
• Disparage
• Corroborate

Benevolent

• Loud and noisy
• Harsh and unpleasant; grating
• Kind-hearted; well-meaning
• Not easy to detect or notice

Nuance

• To prove wrong with argument or evidence
• A problem requiring a choice between two or more options
• A subtle difference in meaning\opinion; a gray area
• A long, angry rant

Clamor

• To devalue or disrespect
• To disprove something with evidence or argument
• To support or verify a claim
• Loud and prolonged noise; shouting

Abrasive

• Not immediately obvious or noticeable
• Harsh and unpleasant; grating
• Unable to be persuaded
• Lacking interest, emotion, or enthusiasm

Subtle

• Harsh & unpleasant; grating
• Lacking interest, emotion, or enthusiasm
• Not immediately obvious or noticeable
• Kind-hearted; well-meaning