Unit 3 Chapter 16 grade 9 vocab/SAT

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

extremely upsetting

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

in contrast

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

found frequently

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

a sociable person

Question 5

Beth likes CONTEMPORARY furniture, but her husband prefers antiques.

Accepted Answer

modern, up-to-date

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

a supporter

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

a hunt

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

to declare

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

personal appeal

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