PSAT Vocab Quiz 7

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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. Rail

Explanation
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.

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2.

The young girl decided to the librarian about the Dewey Decimal System.

Correct Answer
query

Explanation
The young girl decided to query the librarian about the Dewey Decimal System.

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3.

After many years of working in the hot sun, the young man can now only be described as

Correct Answer
swarthy

Explanation
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.

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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. Thwart

Explanation
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.

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5.

In To Kill a Mockingbird Scout's view on life is innocent and

Correct Answer
unadulterated

Explanation
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.

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PSAT Vocab Quiz 7

The young girl burst into tears after the teacher began to her for not turning in her assignment.

The young girl decided to the librarian about the Dewey Decimal System.

After many years of working in the hot sun, the young man can now only be described as

The police officers attempted to the robber's plan to rob the bank, but were unsuccessful.

In To Kill a Mockingbird Scout's view on life is innocent and