WorksheetsPSAT Vocabulary
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Define "Allude."
v. to become less active, less intense, or less in amount
v. to make suit a new purpose
v. to accommodate oneself to a new condition, setting, or situation
v. to permit or consent to
v. to make a secretive mention of something
Define "Abate."
v. to become less active, less intense, or less in amount
v. to make suit a new purpose
v. to accommodate oneself to a new condition, setting, or situation
adj. relating to hostile opposition
v. to promote something (usu. a cause)
Define "Abysmal."
adv. in accordance with
adj. having sufficient qualifications to meet a specific task or purpose
adj. extremely bad
adj. existing purely in the mind; not representing actual reality
Define "Abstract."
adj. relating to hostile opposition
adj. having sufficient qualifications to meet a specific task or purpose
adv. in accordance with
adj. existing purely in the mind; not representing actual reality
doing something, or acting in a way, that goes against your stated beliefs
hypocritical
deliberate
ogle
alacrity
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects
peculiar
eccentric
infiltrate
insidious
I got a vicarious thrill watching you on the diving board.
a. shared
b. unpleasant
c. adventurous
d. evil
The designer window treatments in her house, installed 17 years
ago, were outmoded.
a. unnecessary
b. pointless
c. out-of-date
d. worthless
If you think you will be relieved of your duties, you are wrong. Relieved of your duties also means
resolution
absolve
acrimony
wary
The technical department enthusiastically hired Ms. Long because
she was proficient in the use of computers.
a. sincere
b. adequate
c. competent
d. skilled
Although Zachary is much too inexperienced for the managerial
position, he is a willful young man and obdurately refuses to withdraw
his application.
foolishly
reluctantly
constantly
stubbornly
Enter or gain access to (an organization, place, etc.) surreptitiously and gradually, especially in order to acquire secret information
peculiar
eccentric
infiltrate
insidious
The baseball player’s malice toward the referee was revealed in his
spiteful remarks to the media, which almost ruined the referee’s
career.
vindictive
crazy
rude
unpleasant
Define "Adept."
adj. having sufficient qualifications to meet a specific task or purpose
adj. having knowledge or skill (usu. in a particular area)
v. to permit or consent to
v. to make suit a new purpose
v. to accommodate oneself to a new condition, setting, or situation
Define "Adequate."
adj. having knowledge or skill (usu. in a particular area)
adj. extremely bad
adj. having sufficient qualifications to meet a specific task or purpose
adj. relating to hostile opposition
Define "Adversarial."
adj. relating to beauty or refined taste
adj. extremely bad
adj. having sufficient qualifications to meet a specific task or purpose
adj. relating to hostile opposition
Define "Adapt."
v. to become less active, less intense, or less in amount
v. to make suit a new purpose
v. to accommodate oneself to a new condition, setting, or situation
n. the arrival or creation of something (usu. historic)
v. to be able to buy
v. to be able to spare
Define "Acquisition."
v. to make a secretive mention of something
n. the act of gaining a skill or possession of something
v. to permit or consent to
v. stir or disturb (something, especially a liquid) briskly
v. to promote something (usu. a cause)
Define "Agitate."
adj. relating to hostile opposition
v. to clearly express in words
v. to permit or consent to
v. to promote something (usu. a cause)
v. stir or disturb (something, especially a liquid) briskly
Define 'Cacophony.'
A) n. a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds
B) n. a pleasant, harmonious sound
C) n. a type of musical instrument
D) n. a silent, peaceful environment
What does 'Eloquent' mean?
A) adj. able to use language clearly and effectively
B) adj. lacking the ability to speak
C) adj. related to physical strength
D) adj. having a rough texture
Choose the correct definition of 'Ephemeral.'
A) adj. lasting for a very short time
B) adj. eternal and unchanging
C) adj. related to the past
D) adj. difficult to understand
What is the meaning of 'Fortuitous'?
A) adj. happening by chance, often in a lucky way
B) adj. planned and deliberate
C) adj. related to strength and power
D) adj. causing harm or damage
Define 'Lethargic.'
A) adj. sluggish and apathetic
B) adj. full of energy and enthusiasm
C) adj. extremely happy
D) adj. very talkative
What does 'Meticulous' mean?
A) adj. showing great attention to detail
B) adj. careless and sloppy
C) adj. quick and hasty
D) adj. indifferent and unconcerned
