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PSAT Vocabulary

PSAT VOCABULARY

  • 1. Abeyance: a state of temporary suspension; postponement

    - The project was held in abeyance until the board approved the budget.

    2. Abdicate: to renounce; resign; relinquish

    - The king decided to abdicate the throne in favor of his son.

    3. Aesthetic: a set of principles guiding an artistic movement; concerned with beauty; artistic; tasteful

    - The new building has a modern aesthetic with its clean lines and minimalist design.

    4. Ambiguous: unclear; open to interpretation; having a double meaning

    - The ambiguous phrase puzzled the readers, leaving them to wonder about the author's intent.

    5. Ambivalent: having mixed feelings; uncertain; indecisive

    - She was ambivalent about the job offer and needed more time to make a decision.

    6. Amicable: friendly; likable

    - Despite their differences, the two leaders maintained an amicable relationship.

    7. Anachronistic: outdated; belonging to an earlier period; antiquated

    - The young tech entrepreneur's style was anachronistic, favoring vintage clothing from the 1920s.

    8. Apathetic: uninterested; unconcerned; indifferent

    - Voter turnout was low due to the apathetic attitude of the electorate.

    9. Autonomous: self-governing; independent

    - The autonomous region has its own government and operates independently from the central authority.

    10. Benevolent: kind; caring; benign

    - The benevolent donor contributed a large sum to the children's hospital.

    11. Benign: kind; friendly; benevolent

    - The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign and not a cause for concern.

    12. Blithe: indifferent; unconcerned; careless

    - His blithe disregard for the rules landed him in trouble.

    13. Callow: inexperienced; immature; naive

    - The callow intern made several mistakes but was eager to learn.

    14. Capricious: unpredictable; volatile

    - The capricious weather made it difficult to plan outdoor activities.

    15. Contentious: controversial; heated

    - The debate became contentious as both sides refused to compromise.

    16. Cumbersome: awkward; unmanageable; difficult to carry

    - The cumbersome package was too heavy for one person to lift.

    17. Digress: to deviate or go off subject

    - During the lecture, the professor would often digress onto unrelated topics.

    18. Divergent: differing; varying; unalike

    - Their divergent opinions on the issue led to a lively discussion.

    19. Dogmatic: opinionated; unyielding; offering opinions and principles as truths

    - His dogmatic approach to management caused conflicts within the team.

    20. Eminent: respected and famous

    - The eminent scientist was awarded a Nobel Prize for her groundbreaking research.

    21. Empathy: the ability to understand the feelings of others

    - A good counselor shows empathy towards their clients' problems.

    22. Ephemeral: fleeting; brief

    - The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral, lasting only a moment before night fell.

    23. Esoteric: specialized; obscure; intended for a small audience

    - The esoteric subject was only understood by a handful of experts in the field.

    24. Evanescent: quickly disappearing; temporary; ephemeral

    - The evanescent mist vanished as the morning sun rose.

    25. Frugal: cheap; thrifty; economical

    - Her frugal lifestyle allowed her to save a significant amount of money.

    26. Garrulous: talkative; verbose; chatty

    - The garrulous host kept the conversation lively throughout the evening.

    27. Haughty: arrogant; snobbish; conceited

    - His haughty demeanor made it difficult for others to approach him.

    28. Hedonistic: pleasure-seeking; self-indulgent

    - The hedonistic lifestyle of the rich and famous was depicted in the magazine.

    29. Ignominious: deserving shame; embarrassing; humiliating

    - The politician's ignominious exit from office shocked his supporters.

    30. Impecunious: poor; indigent; destitute

    - The impecunious artist struggled to afford his rent.

    31. Impetuous: impulsive; rash; careless

    - Her impetuous decision to quit her job left her without a plan.

    32. Impudent: disrespectful; impertinent; insolent

    - The impudent child was scolded for talking back to the teacher.

    33. Indifferent: unconcerned; uninterested; nonchalant

    - He remained indifferent to the criticism and continued with his work.

    34. Intrepid: fearless; adventurous; daring

    - The intrepid explorer ventured into uncharted territories.

    35. Intrinsic: inherent; essential; inborn

    - Curiosity is an intrinsic part of human nature.

    36. Magnanimous: generous; forgiving; charitable

    - The magnanimous gesture of the CEO was praised by the community.

    37. Meticulous: extremely careful; precise; thorough

    - Her meticulous attention to detail ensured the success of the event.

    38. Mundane: ordinary; commonplace; banal

    - He found his mundane office job unfulfilling and longed for excitement.

    39. Nonchalant: coolly unconcerned; indifferent; casual

    - She gave a nonchalant shrug when asked about her test results.

    40. Novice: a beginner; someone new to a field or activity

    - As a novice in martial arts, he was eager to learn and improve.

    41. Obsolete: out-of-date; no longer in use

    - With the advent of digital cameras, film rolls became obsolete.

    42. Ostentatious: showy; pretentious; displaying wealth or knowledge

    - The ostentatious display of luxury cars was meant to impress the guests.

    43. Paradox: a statement that seems contradictory but may be true

    - The paradox of her situation was that she had too many choices and yet none at all.

    44. Parched: dried out; thirsty

    - After the long hike, they were parched and desperate for water.

    45. Perfidious: deceitful; untrustworthy

    - The perfidious advisor betrayed the trust of everyone in the kingdom.

    46. Pragmatic: practical; dealing with things sensibly and realistically

    - His pragmatic approach to problem-solving made him an effective leader.

    47. Precocious: exhibiting mature qualities at an unusually early age

    - The precocious child was reading novels well above her grade level.

    48. Prosaic: dull; lacking in imagination; commonplace

    - The prosaic nature of the task made it unappealing to creative individuals.

    49. Querulous: complaining; grumbling; showing discontent

    - The querulous passenger made the flight unpleasant for those around him.

    50. Rancorous: bitter; hateful

    - The rancorous debate left the participants feeling angry and resentful.

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PSAT Vocabulary

PSAT VOCABULARY

  • 1. Abeyance: a state of temporary suspension; postponement

    - The project was held in abeyance until the board approved the budget.

    2. Abdicate: to renounce; resign; relinquish

    - The king decided to abdicate the throne in favor of his son.

    3. Aesthetic: a set of principles guiding an artistic movement; concerned with beauty; artistic; tasteful

    - The new building has a modern aesthetic with its clean lines and minimalist design.

    4. Ambiguous: unclear; open to interpretation; having a double meaning

    - The ambiguous phrase puzzled the readers, leaving them to wonder about the author's intent.

    5. Ambivalent: having mixed feelings; uncertain; indecisive

    - She was ambivalent about the job offer and needed more time to make a decision.

    6. Amicable: friendly; likable

    - Despite their differences, the two leaders maintained an amicable relationship.

    7. Anachronistic: outdated; belonging to an earlier period; antiquated

    - The young tech entrepreneur's style was anachronistic, favoring vintage clothing from the 1920s.

    8. Apathetic: uninterested; unconcerned; indifferent

    - Voter turnout was low due to the apathetic attitude of the electorate.

    9. Autonomous: self-governing; independent

    - The autonomous region has its own government and operates independently from the central authority.

    10. Benevolent: kind; caring; benign

    - The benevolent donor contributed a large sum to the children's hospital.

    11. Benign: kind; friendly; benevolent

    - The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign and not a cause for concern.

    12. Blithe: indifferent; unconcerned; careless

    - His blithe disregard for the rules landed him in trouble.

    13. Callow: inexperienced; immature; naive

    - The callow intern made several mistakes but was eager to learn.

    14. Capricious: unpredictable; volatile

    - The capricious weather made it difficult to plan outdoor activities.

    15. Contentious: controversial; heated

    - The debate became contentious as both sides refused to compromise.

    16. Cumbersome: awkward; unmanageable; difficult to carry

    - The cumbersome package was too heavy for one person to lift.

    17. Digress: to deviate or go off subject

    - During the lecture, the professor would often digress onto unrelated topics.

    18. Divergent: differing; varying; unalike

    - Their divergent opinions on the issue led to a lively discussion.

    19. Dogmatic: opinionated; unyielding; offering opinions and principles as truths

    - His dogmatic approach to management caused conflicts within the team.

    20. Eminent: respected and famous

    - The eminent scientist was awarded a Nobel Prize for her groundbreaking research.

    21. Empathy: the ability to understand the feelings of others

    - A good counselor shows empathy towards their clients' problems.

    22. Ephemeral: fleeting; brief

    - The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral, lasting only a moment before night fell.

    23. Esoteric: specialized; obscure; intended for a small audience

    - The esoteric subject was only understood by a handful of experts in the field.

    24. Evanescent: quickly disappearing; temporary; ephemeral

    - The evanescent mist vanished as the morning sun rose.

    25. Frugal: cheap; thrifty; economical

    - Her frugal lifestyle allowed her to save a significant amount of money.

    26. Garrulous: talkative; verbose; chatty

    - The garrulous host kept the conversation lively throughout the evening.

    27. Haughty: arrogant; snobbish; conceited

    - His haughty demeanor made it difficult for others to approach him.

    28. Hedonistic: pleasure-seeking; self-indulgent

    - The hedonistic lifestyle of the rich and famous was depicted in the magazine.

    29. Ignominious: deserving shame; embarrassing; humiliating

    - The politician's ignominious exit from office shocked his supporters.

    30. Impecunious: poor; indigent; destitute

    - The impecunious artist struggled to afford his rent.

    31. Impetuous: impulsive; rash; careless

    - Her impetuous decision to quit her job left her without a plan.

    32. Impudent: disrespectful; impertinent; insolent

    - The impudent child was scolded for talking back to the teacher.

    33. Indifferent: unconcerned; uninterested; nonchalant

    - He remained indifferent to the criticism and continued with his work.

    34. Intrepid: fearless; adventurous; daring

    - The intrepid explorer ventured into uncharted territories.

    35. Intrinsic: inherent; essential; inborn

    - Curiosity is an intrinsic part of human nature.

    36. Magnanimous: generous; forgiving; charitable

    - The magnanimous gesture of the CEO was praised by the community.

    37. Meticulous: extremely careful; precise; thorough

    - Her meticulous attention to detail ensured the success of the event.

    38. Mundane: ordinary; commonplace; banal

    - He found his mundane office job unfulfilling and longed for excitement.

    39. Nonchalant: coolly unconcerned; indifferent; casual

    - She gave a nonchalant shrug when asked about her test results.

    40. Novice: a beginner; someone new to a field or activity

    - As a novice in martial arts, he was eager to learn and improve.

    41. Obsolete: out-of-date; no longer in use

    - With the advent of digital cameras, film rolls became obsolete.

    42. Ostentatious: showy; pretentious; displaying wealth or knowledge

    - The ostentatious display of luxury cars was meant to impress the guests.

    43. Paradox: a statement that seems contradictory but may be true

    - The paradox of her situation was that she had too many choices and yet none at all.

    44. Parched: dried out; thirsty

    - After the long hike, they were parched and desperate for water.

    45. Perfidious: deceitful; untrustworthy

    - The perfidious advisor betrayed the trust of everyone in the kingdom.

    46. Pragmatic: practical; dealing with things sensibly and realistically

    - His pragmatic approach to problem-solving made him an effective leader.

    47. Precocious: exhibiting mature qualities at an unusually early age

    - The precocious child was reading novels well above her grade level.

    48. Prosaic: dull; lacking in imagination; commonplace

    - The prosaic nature of the task made it unappealing to creative individuals.

    49. Querulous: complaining; grumbling; showing discontent

    - The querulous passenger made the flight unpleasant for those around him.

    50. Rancorous: bitter; hateful

    - The rancorous debate left the participants feeling angry and resentful.