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PSAT Week 1

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I have an ______________ group of friends. Johanna is a self-proclaimed hippie; Jasmine is a classical violinist; Jasper is in a Metallica (heavy metal) tribute band, and Aretha Franklin is my go-to musician.

a)

derision

b)

corroborate

c)

banal

d)

eclectic

2.

Just as her name suggests, our sweet and elderly horse, Darling, was _______________ and easy to take care of.

a)

docile

b)

dearth

c)

cariacture

d)

eclectic

3.

If someone is mocking you, laughing at you, and acting as if you are worthless, they're treating you with _____________.

a)

derision

b)

amenable

c)

docile

d)

congenial

4.

These are synonyms for demean. Choose 2 that apply.

a)

shame

b)

humiliate

c)

impress

d)

educate

5.

I wanted to work out, but having just recovered from the flu, I felt weak and _______________(ed).

a)

banal

b)

candor

c)

congenial

d)

debilitate

6.

Which word matches these synonyms?

lack

scarcity

shortage

a)

dearth

b)

demean

c)

derision

d)

banal

7.

I was happy to have Elise along with me for the 14 hour road trip. She is __________ (pleasant, agreeable, and delightful).

a)

congenial

b)

cariacature

c)

eclectic

d)

debilitate

8.

The witness _____________ (strengthened with evidence) the testimony of the plaintiff.

a)

corroborated

b)

debilitated

c)

demeaned

d)

dociled

9.

This image illustrates which term?

a)

candor

b)

dearth

c)

amenable

d)

cariacature

10.

You might appreciate having a friend who is completely open and honest with you.

a)

candor

b)

amenable

c)

banal

d)

congenial

11.

I find many song lyrics to be _________ because too many "artists" use words and phrases that overused and unoriginal.

a)

docile

b)

banal

c)

corroborate

d)

dearth

12.

If your friends are planning to go skydiving, and you are amenable to the idea, then you are... (choose 2 that apply).

a)

stubborn

b)

agreeable

c)

willing

d)

irresponsible