2025 PSAT_Vocabulary Practice 1_Set 2

Which of the following sentences uses the word "peruse" correctly?

• I quickly perused the newspaper while waiting for the train, focusing mainly on the headlines.

• The detective carefully perused the crime scene, searching for any overlooked clues.

• She perused the entire library in one afternoon, determined to read every book.

• He perused his opponent with a menacing glare before the boxing match began.

Which of the following sentences uses the word "wane" correctly?

• The athlete's enthusiasm began to wane as the grueling training sessions continued.

• The carpenter used a wane to smooth the rough edges of the wooden plank.

• The vibrant colors of the painting began to wane in the bright sunlight.

• The wane of the moon illuminated the dark forest.

make sore; irritate mentally; annoy

• gall

• inane

• inanity

• despicable

arouse by words; advise strongly; urge

• exaggeration

• exhort

• ebullience

• tepidly

Despite her public pronouncements of tolerance and understanding, the politician privately __________ the members of the opposing party, viewing their policies as not merely misguided but fundamentally immoral.

• lauded

• venerated

• despised

• befriended

Which sentence below best uses the word "finicky"

• The old car was finicky, often requiring a gentle touch and specific sequence of actions to start.

• The chef, known for his finicky use of spices, generously added a pinch of every herb in his garden to the stew.

• Despite the finicky weather, the outdoor concert proceeded without interruption.

• The detective, with a finicky eye for detail, quickly solved the complex puzzle.

The artist's work, a vibrant tapestry of colors and textures, drew inspiration from both the serene landscapes of the Orient and the more structured artistic traditions of the Occident.

Which choice best describes the relationship between the artistic traditions?

• antagonistic

• disparate

• harmonious

• inconsequential

The young artist, eager for recognition, submitted his portfolio to the prestigious gallery. However, his work was met with a dismissive __________, leaving him disheartened and questioning his talent.

Which choice completes the sentence with the most logical and precise word?

• adulation

• spurn

• encomium

• reverence