PSAT Foundation Vocabulary List

Vocabulary flashcards with terms and definitions from the PSAT Foundation list.

Ambiguous

Having more than one possible meaning; unclear

Assert

To state something confidently or forcefully

Bias

A preference or prejudice that can prevent fair judgment

Concede

To admit that something is true, often reluctantly

Contradict

To conflict with or state the opposite of something

Controversial

Causing significant disagreement or debate

Convey

To communicate or express an idea or feeling

Critical

Extremely important; or involving careful judgment and analysis

Elaborate

To provide additional details or explanation

Exemplify

To serve as a clear example of something

Formulate

To develop or create carefully

Imply

To suggest something without directly stating it

Inevitable

Certain or unavoidable

Justify

To provide a good reason or evidence for something

Preliminary

Coming before the main or final stage

Rational

Based on reason or logical thinking

Refute

To prove that a statement, claim, or argument is incorrect

Reluctant

Unwilling or hesitant

Tentative

Uncertain, temporary, or not yet final

Transform

To change greatly in form, appearance, or character

Undermine

To weaken something gradually or make it less effective

Validate

To confirm that something is accurate, reasonable, or acceptable

Viable

Capable of working successfully

Widespread

Existing or happening over a large area or among many people

Corroborate

To confirm or support a statement with additional evidence