Vocabulary In Context - PSAT Reading & Writing
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produced
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produced
Definition: To bring into existence; to create or manufacture.
Example: The reaction produced a significant amount of thermal energy.
Definition: To bring into existence; to create or manufacture.
Example: The reaction produced a significant amount of thermal energy.
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denied
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denied
Refused, rejected, withheld, contradicted.
Refused, rejected, withheld, contradicted.
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The economist was worried that the rapid inflation would destabilize the market.
What is the meaning of the word worried as it is used in the sentence above?
The economist was worried that the rapid inflation would destabilize the market.
What is the meaning of the word worried as it is used in the sentence above?
Concerned or apprehensive.
Concerned or apprehensive.
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predicted
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predicted
Definition: To declare or indicate in advance; to foretell.
Example: The model predicted the weather patterns with 90% accuracy.
Definition: To declare or indicate in advance; to foretell.
Example: The model predicted the weather patterns with 90% accuracy.
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It is often difficult to conceptualize the scale of the universe without a visual aid.
What is the meaning of the word conceptualize as it is used in the sentence above?
It is often difficult to conceptualize the scale of the universe without a visual aid.
What is the meaning of the word conceptualize as it is used in the sentence above?
Form an idea of, visualize, or imagine.
Form an idea of, visualize, or imagine.
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neglect
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neglect
Definition: To pay no attention or too little attention to; to disregard.
Example: If you neglect the data analysis, the conclusion will be flawed.
Definition: To pay no attention or too little attention to; to disregard.
Example: If you neglect the data analysis, the conclusion will be flawed.
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The lecturer used a specific case study to illustrate the theory of supply and demand.
What is the meaning of the word illustrate as it is used in the sentence above?
The lecturer used a specific case study to illustrate the theory of supply and demand.
What is the meaning of the word illustrate as it is used in the sentence above?
Demonstrate, clarify, or exemplify.
Demonstrate, clarify, or exemplify.
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overcome
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overcome
Surmount, conquer, prevail over, defeat.
Surmount, conquer, prevail over, defeat.
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The panel is currently selecting the research papers for publication.
What is the meaning of the word selecting as it is used in the sentence above?
The panel is currently selecting the research papers for publication.
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Choosing, picking, or electing.
Choosing, picking, or electing.
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inspecting
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inspecting
Definition: To look at closely or critically (often to assess condition or find errors).
Example: The engineer was inspecting the bridge supports for signs of rust.
Definition: To look at closely or critically (often to assess condition or find errors).
Example: The engineer was inspecting the bridge supports for signs of rust.
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creating
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creating
Generating, fabricating, originating, producing.
Generating, fabricating, originating, producing.
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After hours of deliberation the board is finally deciding on the merger strategy.
What is the meaning of the word deciding as it is used in the sentence above?
After hours of deliberation the board is finally deciding on the merger strategy.
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Determining, settling, or resolving.
Determining, settling, or resolving.
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infallible
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infallible
Definition: Incapable of making mistakes or being wrong.
Example: The compass is usually reliable, but it is not infallible.
Definition: Incapable of making mistakes or being wrong.
Example: The compass is usually reliable, but it is not infallible.
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The weather patterns this year were atypical with snow falling in late May.
What is the meaning of the word atypical as it is used in the sentence above?
The weather patterns this year were atypical with snow falling in late May.
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Unusual, irregular, or nonconforming.
Unusual, irregular, or nonconforming.
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lucrative
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lucrative
Profitable, moneymaking, gainful, high-paying.
Profitable, moneymaking, gainful, high-paying.
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tedious
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tedious
Definition: Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
Example: Data entry can be a tedious task, but it is necessary for accuracy.
Definition: Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
Example: Data entry can be a tedious task, but it is necessary for accuracy.
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The historical records validated the researcher's theory about the ancient settlement.
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The historical records validated the researcher's theory about the ancient settlement.
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Confirmed, ratified, proved, or corroborated.
Confirmed, ratified, proved, or corroborated.
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The new policy created a sense of confusion among the employees.
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The new policy created a sense of confusion among the employees.
What is the meaning of the word created as it is used in the sentence above?
Generated, caused, produced, or instigated.
Generated, caused, produced, or instigated.
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challenged
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challenged
Disputed, questioned, confronted, defied.
Disputed, questioned, confronted, defied.
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restored
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restored
Definition: To bring back to a former, original, or normal condition.
Example: The antique painting was carefully restored by experts.
Definition: To bring back to a former, original, or normal condition.
Example: The antique painting was carefully restored by experts.
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