PSAT Vocabulary

Select the sentence(s) using your vocabulary word correctly.

• There was an obvious staunch in the air.

• She was a faithful wife, a devoted mother, and a staunch friend.

• He had a staunch that there was something afoot, but he had no way to prove it.

• I have been a staunch supporter of my football team for over 15 years.

Write a SYNONYM for the word LUCID

Write a SYNONYM for the word CANTANKEROUS

Write a SYNONYM for the word ROBUST

Write a SYNONYM for the word STAUNCH

What is the meaning of the word "paragons"?

• models or examples of excellence

• caused to continue

• predictions

• hidden

What is the definition of "demagogue"?

• a leader who exploits popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power

• a natural inclination or tendency

• continued efforts despite difficulties

• a formal speech

What does "perpetuated" mean?

• caused to continue

• lessened; relieved

• hidden

• predictions

What is the meaning of "prognostication"?

• predictions

• generosity

• cleverness

• hidden

What does "alleviated" mean?

• lessened; relieved

• hidden

• caused to continue

• predictions