PSAT: High Frequency Words: List 1

For PSAT exam, we've gathered a collection of high-frequency vocabulary lists that will likely appear in reading passages and questions. Knowing these terms will boost comprehension and help you answer more confidently and accurately.
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Full list of words from this list:

words only definitions & notes
  1. resolve
    find a solution or answer
  2. generate
    bring into existence
  3. contract
    a binding agreement that is enforceable by law
  4. critical
    of a serious examination and judgment of something
  5. convention
    the act of meeting formally
  6. solemn
    dignified and somber in manner or character
  7. acknowledge
    declare to be true or admit the existence or reality of
  8. temper
    a characteristic state of feeling
  9. doctrine
    a belief accepted as authoritative by some group or school
  10. assert
    declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  11. retain
    secure and keep for possible future use or application
  12. prevail
    be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
  13. confirm
    strengthen
  14. precede
    be earlier in time
  15. justify
    show to be right by providing proof
Created on Thu Jun 05 15:13:18 EDT 2025

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