Unit 3 Chapter 16 grade 9 vocab/SAT

Question 1

Princess Diana had great CHARISMA. She continues to have loyal fans long after her death.

Accepted Answer

personal appeal

Question 2

While my husband is a Republican voter, I, CONVERSELY, am a member of the Democratic Party.

Accepted Answer

in contrast

Question 3

Scientists CONTEND that no two snowflakes are alike, but how could they possibly prove it?

Accepted Answer

to declare

Question 4

Unemployment was PREVALENT during the Great Depression,over 12 million people were out of work.

Accepted Answer

found frequently

Question 5

Beth likes CONTEMPORARY furniture, but her husband prefers antiques.

Accepted Answer

modern, up-to-date

Question 6

Ponce de Leon's QUEST was for the Fountain Of Youth; what he found instead was Florida.

Accepted Answer

a hunt

Question 7

Since my husband is a police officer, I am a PROPONENT of the policemen’s benefit fund.

Accepted Answer

a supporter

Question 8

Surprisingly, not all actors are EXTROVERTS. Offstage, many are quiet and shy.

Accepted Answer

a sociable person

Question 9

My cousin has had nightmares ever since his TRAUMATIC experience of being trapped in the mine.

Accepted Answer

extremely upsetting

Question 10

I cried when I read a POIGNANT story about a dying girl who gave away her dolls to "poor kids."

Accepted Answer

affecting the emotions

Questions 10