Sentence Completions: Adjectives and Adverbs - ISEE Middle Level Verbal Reasoning
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The shepherdess was thankful that her flock of sheep was so ; if they weren't so tame and stayed where she put them, many would have probably gotten lost and been eaten by wolves.
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The shepherdess was thankful that her flock of sheep was so ; if they weren't so tame and stayed where she put them, many would have probably gotten lost and been eaten by wolves.
We know that the sheep are "gentle" and that they stayed where the shepherdess put them, so we need to pick out an answer choice that describes these qualities. While "intractable" might look like a potentially correct answer, "intractable" actually means difficult to control, the opposite of "gentle" and obedient, so it can't be the correct answer. "Meek," however, means submissive and gentle, and because it best fits the context of the sentence, "meek" is the correct answer.
We know that the sheep are "gentle" and that they stayed where the shepherdess put them, so we need to pick out an answer choice that describes these qualities. While "intractable" might look like a potentially correct answer, "intractable" actually means difficult to control, the opposite of "gentle" and obedient, so it can't be the correct answer. "Meek," however, means submissive and gentle, and because it best fits the context of the sentence, "meek" is the correct answer.
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The house was by the time the fire fighters arrived.
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The house was by the time the fire fighters arrived.
If fire fighters arrived at the house it is a safe bet that the house in question was on fire. So, the correct answer is "ablaze," which means on fire, burning. Additionally, "unkempt" means messy, not clean or organized; "tranquil" means calm, peaceful; "burly" means large, muscular, and strong; "loutish" describes behavior that is vulgar or aggressive.
If fire fighters arrived at the house it is a safe bet that the house in question was on fire. So, the correct answer is "ablaze," which means on fire, burning. Additionally, "unkempt" means messy, not clean or organized; "tranquil" means calm, peaceful; "burly" means large, muscular, and strong; "loutish" describes behavior that is vulgar or aggressive.
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He was remarkably and refused to partake in the delicious feast.
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He was remarkably and refused to partake in the delicious feast.
The subject of this sentence is demonstrating his self-disciplined lifestyle by refusing to join in the feast. He is not being self-indulgent, so he could best be described as "abstemious," which means to abstain from some desire. Additionally, "lenient" means not strict, tolerant; "pompous" means arrogant and self-obsessed; "robust" means strong and healthy; "tactful" means polite, knowing what not to say.
The subject of this sentence is demonstrating his self-disciplined lifestyle by refusing to join in the feast. He is not being self-indulgent, so he could best be described as "abstemious," which means to abstain from some desire. Additionally, "lenient" means not strict, tolerant; "pompous" means arrogant and self-obsessed; "robust" means strong and healthy; "tactful" means polite, knowing what not to say.
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The lioness would not give up the hunt.
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The lioness would not give up the hunt.
The characteristic of the animal being discussed is it's refusal to give up, so it could best be described as "tenacious," which means determined, persistent. Additionally, "genteel" means polite and refined; "hospitable" means welcoming; "compatible" means able to fit with, a match for; "elaborate" means complex, complicated.
The characteristic of the animal being discussed is it's refusal to give up, so it could best be described as "tenacious," which means determined, persistent. Additionally, "genteel" means polite and refined; "hospitable" means welcoming; "compatible" means able to fit with, a match for; "elaborate" means complex, complicated.
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Once the affairs of the mayor's private life were made public he had little choice but to resign from his position.
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Once the affairs of the mayor's private life were made public he had little choice but to resign from his position.
The mayor was forced to resign so the details of his private life must have been something that caused outrage to the general public. The correct answer then is "sordid" which means sleazy, morally corrupt, distasteful and dirty. Additionally, "laudable" means deserving of praise; "pivotal" means crucial, deeply important, the turning point; "durable" means capable of lasting a long time; "disgruntled" means not satisfied, annoyed and angered by.
The mayor was forced to resign so the details of his private life must have been something that caused outrage to the general public. The correct answer then is "sordid" which means sleazy, morally corrupt, distasteful and dirty. Additionally, "laudable" means deserving of praise; "pivotal" means crucial, deeply important, the turning point; "durable" means capable of lasting a long time; "disgruntled" means not satisfied, annoyed and angered by.
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The puppy did not come on command or listen to it's owners.
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The puppy did not come on command or listen to it's owners.
The puppy in this sentence is described as disobedient and badly behaved so the correct answer is "wayward" which means stubborn and disobedient, refusing to follow the correct path, badly behaved. Additionally, "illustrious" means storied, well documented and famous; "beneficial" means helpful; "abrasive" means rude and obnoxious; "opulent" means fancy, luxurious, and expensive.
The puppy in this sentence is described as disobedient and badly behaved so the correct answer is "wayward" which means stubborn and disobedient, refusing to follow the correct path, badly behaved. Additionally, "illustrious" means storied, well documented and famous; "beneficial" means helpful; "abrasive" means rude and obnoxious; "opulent" means fancy, luxurious, and expensive.
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The container could not hold water.
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The container could not hold water.
To solve this problem you need to determine which of these adjectives is used to describe something that would be unable to hold water. The correct answer is therefore "porous" because "porous" means having holes that allow something to pass through, filled with holes or spaces. Additionally, "laborious" means hard work; "wholesome" means good, pure, and honest; "humiliating" means deeply embarrassing; "whimsical" means silly, quirky.
To solve this problem you need to determine which of these adjectives is used to describe something that would be unable to hold water. The correct answer is therefore "porous" because "porous" means having holes that allow something to pass through, filled with holes or spaces. Additionally, "laborious" means hard work; "wholesome" means good, pure, and honest; "humiliating" means deeply embarrassing; "whimsical" means silly, quirky.
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The rock caught the eye of the miner.
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The rock caught the eye of the miner.
In order for the rock to catch the eye of the miner there must have been something noticeable or unique about the rock. The correct answer is therefore "lustrous" which means shiny. Additionally, "plodding" means slow-moving; "mundane" means boring, ordinary; "commonplace" means ordinary, happening regularly; "grisly" means reminding one of violence, causing feelings of disgust and fear.
In order for the rock to catch the eye of the miner there must have been something noticeable or unique about the rock. The correct answer is therefore "lustrous" which means shiny. Additionally, "plodding" means slow-moving; "mundane" means boring, ordinary; "commonplace" means ordinary, happening regularly; "grisly" means reminding one of violence, causing feelings of disgust and fear.
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Everyone is wearing red shows; they seem to be .
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Everyone is wearing red shows; they seem to be .
If everyone is wearing something it could be said to be popular or "vogue." Additionally, "reactionary" means very conservative, wanting the status quo to continue and fiercely opposed to change; "dismal" means of poor quality; "prohibited" means forbidden, not allowed; "erroneous" means incorrect, wrong.
If everyone is wearing something it could be said to be popular or "vogue." Additionally, "reactionary" means very conservative, wanting the status quo to continue and fiercely opposed to change; "dismal" means of poor quality; "prohibited" means forbidden, not allowed; "erroneous" means incorrect, wrong.
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The audience hoped for a speech, but were dismayed to learn it would be over two hours long.
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The audience hoped for a speech, but were dismayed to learn it would be over two hours long.
To begin with "dismayed" means upset by bad news. So, the audience were upset that the speech was long they therefore must have hoped it was brief, to the point, terse, quick. So, the correct answer is "concise." Additionally, "abject" means miserable and hopeless; "fruitful" means productive; "conniving" means cunning, scheming, and manipulative; "ductile" means able to be shaped, malleable, bendable.
To begin with "dismayed" means upset by bad news. So, the audience were upset that the speech was long they therefore must have hoped it was brief, to the point, terse, quick. So, the correct answer is "concise." Additionally, "abject" means miserable and hopeless; "fruitful" means productive; "conniving" means cunning, scheming, and manipulative; "ductile" means able to be shaped, malleable, bendable.
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He was lucky to escape with only damage after such a terrible accident.
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He was lucky to escape with only damage after such a terrible accident.
If the accident was so terrible than the subject could only be considered lucky if he only suffered minor damage, so the correct answer is "incidental." "Incidental" means secondary, minor, something small that goes along with something bigger. Additionally, "equitable" means fair and equal; "bellicose" means aggressive, war-like, hostile; "horrendous" means terrible, dreadful, horrible; "aggravated" means provoked or made worse.
If the accident was so terrible than the subject could only be considered lucky if he only suffered minor damage, so the correct answer is "incidental." "Incidental" means secondary, minor, something small that goes along with something bigger. Additionally, "equitable" means fair and equal; "bellicose" means aggressive, war-like, hostile; "horrendous" means terrible, dreadful, horrible; "aggravated" means provoked or made worse.
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His beliefs were challenged by his liberal daughter.
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His beliefs were challenged by his liberal daughter.
If the daughter's "liberal" beliefs challenged the father then his beliefs must have been deeply conservative or "reactionary." "Reactionary" means strongly opposed to change and very conservative. Additionally, "moderate" means not severe, not strongly in favor of one or the other; "youthful" means young, full of youth; "garrulous" means talkative; "fleeting" means not long lasting.
If the daughter's "liberal" beliefs challenged the father then his beliefs must have been deeply conservative or "reactionary." "Reactionary" means strongly opposed to change and very conservative. Additionally, "moderate" means not severe, not strongly in favor of one or the other; "youthful" means young, full of youth; "garrulous" means talkative; "fleeting" means not long lasting.
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His career left him well regarded and admired by his peers around the world.
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His career left him well regarded and admired by his peers around the world.
The subject is described as "well regarded and admired" so his career could best be described as "illustrious" which means storied, well known and respected within a certain area. Additionally, "outlandish" means ridiculous and extravagant; "gruesome" means causing disgust, gross; "despicable" means wicked; "unnerving" means worrying, discomforting, causing unease.
The subject is described as "well regarded and admired" so his career could best be described as "illustrious" which means storied, well known and respected within a certain area. Additionally, "outlandish" means ridiculous and extravagant; "gruesome" means causing disgust, gross; "despicable" means wicked; "unnerving" means worrying, discomforting, causing unease.
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His speech was so his wife had to translate.
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His speech was so his wife had to translate.
If the man's wife needed to translate for him it makes sense that his speech was unable to be understood. So, the correct answer is "unintelligible." Additionally, "supple" means soft and bendy, flexible; "meek" means shy and reserved; "robust" means healthy and strong; "obese" means overweight, fat.
If the man's wife needed to translate for him it makes sense that his speech was unable to be understood. So, the correct answer is "unintelligible." Additionally, "supple" means soft and bendy, flexible; "meek" means shy and reserved; "robust" means healthy and strong; "obese" means overweight, fat.
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The press are trying to reach the author, but he does not want to speak to anyone.
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The press are trying to reach the author, but he does not want to speak to anyone.
If people are trying to reach the man, but he does not want to speak to anyone, he could reasonably be described as "reclusive," which means solitary, disliking the company of others. Additionally, "tenacious" means hard working, determined; "lenient" means not strict, tolerant; "hospitable" means welcoming; "inept" means not capable, not skilled at.
If people are trying to reach the man, but he does not want to speak to anyone, he could reasonably be described as "reclusive," which means solitary, disliking the company of others. Additionally, "tenacious" means hard working, determined; "lenient" means not strict, tolerant; "hospitable" means welcoming; "inept" means not capable, not skilled at.
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Her big red hat makes her even in a large crowd.
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Her big red hat makes her even in a large crowd.
A big red hat would be likely to make someone noticeable or "conspicuous." "Conspicuous" means easily noticed, standing out. Additionally, "fruitful" means productive; "arcane" means (of knowledge) ancient and specialized; "adequate" means good enough; "unbridled" means unrestrained, not held back.
A big red hat would be likely to make someone noticeable or "conspicuous." "Conspicuous" means easily noticed, standing out. Additionally, "fruitful" means productive; "arcane" means (of knowledge) ancient and specialized; "adequate" means good enough; "unbridled" means unrestrained, not held back.
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The highway was and they were late for the airport.
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The highway was and they were late for the airport.
Being stuck in traffic would likely make one late for the airport, so to solve this problem you need to determine which of these words relates to being stuck in traffic. The correct answer is "congested," which means blocked up making it hard for things to move. Additionally, "bleak" means dull, dreary or hopeless; "adjacent" means next to; "spasmodic" means occurring intermittently, happening in brief and irregular moments; "flamboyant" means having a colorful and vibrant style.
Being stuck in traffic would likely make one late for the airport, so to solve this problem you need to determine which of these words relates to being stuck in traffic. The correct answer is "congested," which means blocked up making it hard for things to move. Additionally, "bleak" means dull, dreary or hopeless; "adjacent" means next to; "spasmodic" means occurring intermittently, happening in brief and irregular moments; "flamboyant" means having a colorful and vibrant style.
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The heart is a(n) part of the human body.
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The heart is a(n) part of the human body.
To solve this problem you need to determine which of these words best describes the function or importance of the heart to the human body. The correct answer is "indispensable," which means vital, needed, a part that is needed to make the whole function. Additionally, "inert" means motionless; "lucrative" means profitable; "alien" means foreign, unfamiliar; "sacreligious" means speaking out against God, offending religion.
To solve this problem you need to determine which of these words best describes the function or importance of the heart to the human body. The correct answer is "indispensable," which means vital, needed, a part that is needed to make the whole function. Additionally, "inert" means motionless; "lucrative" means profitable; "alien" means foreign, unfamiliar; "sacreligious" means speaking out against God, offending religion.
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The house is in desperate need of repair.
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The house is in desperate need of repair.
If the house badly needs repair it makes sense to describe it as "derelict" which means falling down, in poor condition. Additionally, "terse" means brief; "laden" means weighed down with, burdened with; "gleaming" means shiny; "lucrative" means profitable.
If the house badly needs repair it makes sense to describe it as "derelict" which means falling down, in poor condition. Additionally, "terse" means brief; "laden" means weighed down with, burdened with; "gleaming" means shiny; "lucrative" means profitable.
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The lake contains many mysteries.
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The lake contains many mysteries.
Which of these answer choices might most likely make a lake seem mysterious? The correct answer is "opaque" which means not transparent, not allowing light to pass through. People would not be able to see below the surface of an "opaque" lake, possibly making it mysterious. Additionally, "stationary" means not moving, in one place; "trivial" means insignificant, unimportant; "elusive" means hard to capture; "current" means happening now, contemporary.
Which of these answer choices might most likely make a lake seem mysterious? The correct answer is "opaque" which means not transparent, not allowing light to pass through. People would not be able to see below the surface of an "opaque" lake, possibly making it mysterious. Additionally, "stationary" means not moving, in one place; "trivial" means insignificant, unimportant; "elusive" means hard to capture; "current" means happening now, contemporary.
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