PSAT Vocab Quiz 7
Read the directions and answer the following questions.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
The young girl burst into tears after the teacher began to her for not turning in her assignment.
- A.
Thwart
- B.
Rail
- C.
Swarthy
- D.
Unadulterated
- E.
Query
Correct Answer
B. RailExplanation
The correct answer is "rail". In this context, "rail" means to scold or criticize someone harshly. The young girl burst into tears after the teacher began to rail her for not turning in her assignment.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The young girl decided to the librarian about the Dewey Decimal System.
Correct Answer
queryExplanation
The young girl decided to query the librarian about the Dewey Decimal System.Rate this question:
- 3.
After many years of working in the hot sun, the young man can now only be described as
Correct Answer
swarthyExplanation
The word "swarthy" is used to describe someone with a dark complexion or tanned skin, typically due to spending a lot of time in the sun. In this context, the young man has been working in the hot sun for many years, which has caused his skin to become dark or tanned. Therefore, "swarthy" is an appropriate description for him.Rate this question:
- 4.
The police officers attempted to the robber's plan to rob the bank, but were unsuccessful.
- A.
Rail
- B.
Query
- C.
Thwart
- D.
Unadulterated
- E.
Swarthy
Correct Answer
C. ThwartExplanation
The correct answer is "thwart". In this sentence, it is mentioned that the police officers attempted to do something to the robber's plan. The word "thwart" means to prevent or stop something from happening successfully. Therefore, it fits perfectly in the context of the sentence as it implies that the police officers were unsuccessful in stopping the robber's plan.Rate this question:
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- 5.
In To Kill a Mockingbird Scout's view on life is innocent and
Correct Answer
unadulteratedExplanation
Scout's view on life in To Kill a Mockingbird is described as innocent and unadulterated. This means that she sees the world with a pure and untainted perspective, free from corruption or contamination. Scout's innocence allows her to see things as they truly are, without prejudice or bias. Her unadulterated view on life enables her to question societal norms and challenge injustice, making her a powerful voice in the novel.Rate this question:
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