PSAT Transition Words & Common Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering PSAT transition-word categories, common PSAT vocabulary terms, and a strategy for using context clues.

Addition (transition category)

Words that add similar or extra information, e.g., furthermore, also, moreover, in addition.

Contrast (transition category)

Words that highlight differences or opposition, e.g., however, on the other hand, nevertheless.

Cause & Effect (transition category)

Words that show reasons and results, e.g., therefore, thus, consequently, as a result.

Examples (transition category)

Words that introduce specific instances, e.g., for example, for instance, such as.

Emphasis (transition category)

Words that stress importance, e.g., indeed, in fact, above all, notably.

Sequence/Time (transition category)

Words that indicate order or timing, e.g., first, next, meanwhile, finally, subsequently.

Comparison (transition category)

Words that draw similarities, e.g., likewise, similarly, in the same way.

Conclusion (transition category)

Words that summarize or wrap up ideas, e.g., in conclusion, overall, to summarize.

Ambiguous

Unclear or having more than one meaning.

Advocate

To publicly support a cause or idea.

Convey

To communicate or express something.

Undermine

To weaken or damage something gradually.

Imply

To suggest without stating directly.

Substantiate

To provide evidence or support for a claim.

Contend

To argue or assert something is true.

Reinforce

To strengthen or support.

Assert

To state something confidently or forcefully.

Refute

To prove something to be false.

Prevalent

Widespread; commonly occurring.

Acknowledge

To accept or recognize something.

Consequence

A result or effect of an action.

Subtle

Not obvious; delicate or precise.

Connotation

The implied or emotional meaning of a word.

Context Clues

Hints (definitions, synonyms/antonyms, examples, transition words) that help deduce a word’s meaning.