PSAT Vocabulary in Context

Using the context clues in the following sentence, choose the best definition of the underlined word.

It is a deliverance which does not deliver.

• salvation or liberation

• harm

Using the context clues in the following sentence, choose the best definition of the underlined word. Must accept in the highest mind the same transcendent destiny.

• superior or supreme

• average

Using the context clues in the following sentence, choose the best definition of the underlined word. And not minors and invalids in a protected corner, but guides, redeemers and benefactors.

• donor

• recipient

Using the context clues in the following sentence, choose the best definition of the underlined word. Society everywhere is in conspiracy against the manhood of everyone of its members.

• a secret agreement or cooperation between two parties for an illegal or dishonest purpose

• creativity

Using the context clues in the following sentence, choose the best definition of the underlined word. Self-reliance is its aversion.

• a strong feeling of dislike

• favor

Using the context clues in the following sentence, choose the best definition of the underlined word. Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind.

• adherence to moral and ethical principles

• corrupt

Using the context clues in the following sentence, choose the best definition of the underlined word. Whoso would be a man must be a nonconformist.

• individualist

• follower

Using the context clues in the following sentence, choose the best definition of the underlined word. A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.

• superstitious fear

• fearless

The store detective faced the dilemma of either having an elderly, needy man arrested or

ignoring store rules about shoplifters.

• proof

• reason

• memory

• difficult choice

During the Middle Ages, everyone--from the rich landowner down to the most impoverished peasant--had a clear place in society.

• poor

• weak

• common

• decent