Vocabulary In Context - PSAT Reading & Writing
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produced
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produced
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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
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Refused, rejected, withheld, contradicted.
Refused, rejected, withheld, contradicted.
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The economist was worried that the rapid inflation would destabilize the market.
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The economist was worried that the rapid inflation would destabilize the market.
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Concerned or apprehensive.
Concerned or apprehensive.
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predicted
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predicted
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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.
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It is often difficult to conceptualize the scale of the universe without a visual aid.
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Form an idea of, visualize, or imagine.
Form an idea of, visualize, or imagine.
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neglect
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neglect
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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.
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The lecturer used a specific case study to illustrate the theory of supply and demand.
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Demonstrate, clarify, or exemplify.
Demonstrate, clarify, or exemplify.
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overcome
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overcome
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Surmount, conquer, prevail over, defeat.
Surmount, conquer, prevail over, defeat.
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The panel is currently selecting the research papers for publication.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Profitable, moneymaking, gainful, high-paying.
Profitable, moneymaking, gainful, high-paying.
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tedious
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tedious
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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.
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Generated, caused, produced, or instigated.
Generated, caused, produced, or instigated.
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challenged
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challenged
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Disputed, questioned, confronted, defied.
Disputed, questioned, confronted, defied.
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restored
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restored
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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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