Sentence Completions: Adjectives and Adverbs - ISEE Middle Level Verbal Reasoning

Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for an adjective that means something like traditional, what is commonly done in a society. So, the correct answer is "customary." Additionally, "serene" means calm and peaceful; "oblique" means slanting; "abstract" means theoretical, based on an idea rather than reality; "stagnant" means not moving, not growing.

If the speaker's brother cannot read or write he could be described as "illiterate." "Literate" means capable of reading and writing. Additionally, "morose" means very sad and serious; "intractable" means stubborn, refusing to change one's mind; "distraught" means devastated by, very upset by; ebullient" means very enthusiastic.

Based on the context of this sentence you know you are looking for an adjective that relates to someone being hard to control. So, the correct answer is "incorrigible." Additionally, maligned" means much criticized; "aghast" means shocked and horrified; "attentive" means thoughtful and caring; "poised" means calm and under control in a stressful situation.

Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for an adjective that means self-obsessed, obsessed with one's own appearance. So, the correct answer is "vain" which means to be overly concerned with one's own beauty. Additionally, "unintelligible" means incapable of being understood; "erratic" means unreliable, inconsistent; "opinionated" means out-spoken, having and sharing many passionate beliefs; "enterprising" means hard-working and innovative, able to come up with new solutions to problems.

Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for an adjective that describes someone who has been made unhealthy because of eating bad food. The correct answer is therefore "obese," which means overweight, very fat. Additionally, "circumspect" means thoughtful and cautious; "attentive" means thoughtful and caring; "congenial" means pleasant, agreeable; "specious" means claimed to be true, but based on faulty reasoning.

To begin with "wizened" means wrinkled with age. So, the man in question is very old. The correct answer then is likely to mean wise or some other quality associated with old age. The correct answer is therefore "sage," which means wise, knowledgeable. Additionally, "destitute" means completely poor and without possessions; "ambivalent" means not caring one way or the other; "bashful" means shy, easily embarrassed; "incorrigible" means unable to be controlled.

To begin with "enthralled" means deeply interested in and attracted to. So, based on the context of this sentence the correct answer is an adjective that describes an attractive characteristic. The correct answer is therefore "rakish," which means charming, dashing, cavalier, attractive but seemingly reckless. Additionally, "enterprising" means hard-working and innovative, able to come up with new ideas to old problems; "condescending" means arrogant, someone who talks down to other people; "sage" means wise; "unintelligible" means incapable of being heard, unable to be understood.

The lady received terrible news so it makes sense that she would become devastated, emotionally destroyed, deeply upset, or "distraught." Additionally, "obese" means overweight, very fat; "erratic" means unreliable, inconsistent; "lucid" means able to understand, alert; "vigilant" means watchful, observant.

The context of this sentence relates to someone who is enjoyable to listen to, so the correct answer is "articulate" which means well-spoken. Additionally, "perilous" means dangerous; "aloof" means distant, detached, remote, hard to reach emotionally; "intrepid" means adventurous; "antagonistic" means annoying, prone to starting conflict.

If noise from the bar makes it hard for the speaker to sleep than the bar must be next to or "adjacent" to the speaker's house. Additionally, "salient" means most important, relevant; "stationary" means not moving, fixed in place; "elusive" means hard to capture, hard to find; "perpendicular" means (of a line) at a right angle to another line, the opposite of parallel.

Based on the context of this sentence you know that the correct answer must mean something like embarrassed, self-conscious, uncomfortable. So, the correct answer is "sheepish." Additionally, "haggard" means having the physical appearance of being exhausted or overworked; "jocular" means amusing, good-natured, cheerful; "vain" means self-obsessed, overly concerned with one's own appearance; "mutual" means shared.

The girl in question is being described as "flexible_," bendy_, or supple. Additionally, "rigid" means firm, sturdy, fixed; "awry" means out of place, amiss; "ultimate" means best, greatest; "utter" means totally, completely.

Which of these adjectives relates to a quality that might cause a body of water to smell bad? The correct answer is "stagnant." "Stagnant" typically means not growing, not moving, however when used to describe a body of water it means not flowing water, water that is stuck in one place and begins to smell. Additionally, "militant" means so passionate about a cause as to be prone to violence; "arcane" means (of knowledge) privileged and ancient; "inclement" means severe; "fruitful" means productive, causing a large quantity to be made.

The word "current" is used to describe things that are happening now, in the moment. Additionally, "trivial" means insignificant, not important; "arduous" means hard, difficult to accomplish, challenging; "gleaming" means shining; "eternal" means lasting forever.

It makes sense that fans would wait for a long time to meet an awe-inspiring, famous, storied, celebrated person. So, the correct answer is "legendary." Additionally, "oblique" means slanting; "transparent" means able to be seen through; "opulent" means luxurious, rich, magnificent; "sanctimonious" means self-righteous, 'holier-than-thou,' feeling as if you know better or are better than others.

Based on the context of this sentence, which describes an old man's long battle with disease, you are looking for an adjective that means lasting for a long amount of time, happening repeatedly for a long time, eternal. So, the correct answer is "perennial." Additionally, "terse" means concise, brief, to the point; "opaque" means not transparent, not able to be seen through; "ramshackle" means in poor condition, falling down; "intriguing" means interesting, fascinating.

The fact that the group " . . . did not always trust . . . " the man suggests that his judgment must be inconsistent, unreliable, or "erratic." Additionally, "eminent" means famous, well-regarded within a certain area; "predisposed" means already inclined towards liking, preferring because of a previous experience; "hospitable" means welcoming; "winsome" means attractive, charming.

Which of these is an adjective that describes a trait that might embarrass someone if their partner did not possess? The correct answer is being "tactful." "Tactful" means polite, knowing what to say and what not to say. Additionally, "applicable" means relevant, able to be applied to this situation; "abject" means miserable and hopeless; "inept" means not skilled, incapable; "cantankerous" means bad-tempered, grumpy.

The adjective "haggard" is used to describe someone who looks bad due to exhaustion or to being overworked. Additionally, "vain" means self-obsessed, overly concerned with how you look; "dashing" means attractive and charming; "handsome" means good-looking; "perfunctory" means quick and casual, hurried, (of a decision) based on little thought or reflection.