PSAT Reading Question 193: Answer and Explanation

Question: 193

As used in line 57, "reputable" most nearly means

• A. honorable.
• B. distinguished.
• C. celebrated.
• D. credible.

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

D

Difficulty: Medium

Category: Vocab-in-Context

Getting to the Answer: Notice that all of the answer choices are related to the word "reputable," but the correct answer will reflect the specific context in which the word is used. "Reputable" in this case indicates that the studies are official and are based on empirical data (data based on observation and experiment). This makes (D), "credible," the correct choice.