2025 PSAT VERBAL _ SET 1 Practice B

Complete the sentence by inserting the antonym of the italicized word.

The new student in class seemed apathetic at first. However, it turns out that the new student is very ______________.

• Ignoramus

• frank

• industrious

• friendly

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

introduced from another country; foreign

(adj.)

• parsimonious

• exotic

• harmony

• detriment

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The unruly mob, once a swirling vortex of anger and chaos, became surprisingly _______ once the charismatic leader began to speak, his measured tones and conciliatory words calming their frayed nerves.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

• obstreperous

• tractable

• immutable

• recalcitrant

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The city of Oakhaven, __________ a bustling industrial center, has recently transformed into a hub for technological innovation.

Which choice completes the sentence with word that is most nearly opposite of "formerly"?

• Subsequently

• Presently

• Previously

• Traditionally

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Despite the allure of continued success and public acclaim, the renowned scientist chose to ________ from her prominent position at the university, eager to dedicate her time to personal research and long-neglected hobbies.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

• disseminate

• recant

• retire

• exacerbate

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Sabotage; underminining

(n.)

• subversion

• subvert

• retort

• tractable

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The tractability of the trained K-9s is unparalleled to any trained service dogs.

Based on the usage of the italicized word, what is the definition?

• obedience

• easily led

• witty

• foolish

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The general's disastrous battlefield decisions, once attributed to mere_______, were later revealed to be a calculated, albeit morally reprehensible, strategy to prolong the conflict for personal gain.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

• Probity

• fatuity

• sagacity

• perfidy

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4