PSAT Reading Question 106: Answer and Explanation

Question: 106

As used in line 5, "wretched" most nearly means

• A. shameful.
• B. deprived.
• C. distressing.
• D. heartbroken.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

C

Difficulty: Medium

Category: Vocab-in-Context

Getting to the Answer: Eliminate answer choices that might be synonyms of "wretched" but don't make sense in the context of the passage. When Pip describes Mr. Pumblechook's company to be "wretched," he means "distressing" or "causing misery." Choice (C) is the correct answer.