Adjectives and Adverbs in One-Blank Sentences - ISEE Upper Level Verbal Reasoning
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Joshua had a very daily schedule, rigidly planning every hour of the day.
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Joshua had a very daily schedule, rigidly planning every hour of the day.
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Although it might seem that a rigid schedule is difficult, we cannot imply that directly. The word “regimented” best fits the needs of this sentence, meaning “strictly organized in a strict schedule.” The word is related to a number of words for “ruling” such as “regal,” “regent,” and “regalia.”
Although it might seem that a rigid schedule is difficult, we cannot imply that directly. The word “regimented” best fits the needs of this sentence, meaning “strictly organized in a strict schedule.” The word is related to a number of words for “ruling” such as “regal,” “regent,” and “regalia.”
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The librarian continually reminds students to choose sources for their research papers since accuracy of information is important in the writing process.
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The librarian continually reminds students to choose sources for their research papers since accuracy of information is important in the writing process.
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Since the librarian wants information that is accurate in students' papers, she most likely reminds students to choose credible or trustworthy sources.
Since the librarian wants information that is accurate in students' papers, she most likely reminds students to choose credible or trustworthy sources.
Robert loved to have large ceremonies in which he could present himself before a crowd in a grandiose and self-centered manner.
Robert loved to have large ceremonies in which he could present himself before a crowd in a grandiose and self-centered manner.
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Since Robert likes to draw attention to himself with large ceremonies, he could be said to act “pompously.” In an older sense, “pomp” or a “pompous display” would merely mean a large and splendid event. However, the word often implies not only a grand style but likewise that it is meant to draw attention to the one showing said style.
Since Robert likes to draw attention to himself with large ceremonies, he could be said to act “pompously.” In an older sense, “pomp” or a “pompous display” would merely mean a large and splendid event. However, the word often implies not only a grand style but likewise that it is meant to draw attention to the one showing said style.
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After a chaotic move to a new state, the family was eager to settle in to a period before they both began new jobs later that month.
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After a chaotic move to a new state, the family was eager to settle in to a period before they both began new jobs later that month.
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The sentence is structured to create a contrast between the “chaotic” state of the family’s move and the period before their new jobs start. The correct choice will be a word that means something similar to calm or tranquil, and so the correct choice is "halcyon."
The sentence is structured to create a contrast between the “chaotic” state of the family’s move and the period before their new jobs start. The correct choice will be a word that means something similar to calm or tranquil, and so the correct choice is "halcyon."
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The children were amazed at how the trapeze artist was able to walk the tight rope and fly through the air.
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The children were amazed at how the trapeze artist was able to walk the tight rope and fly through the air.
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The sentence calls for a word that describes the type of movements of a trapeze artist, specifically the ability to walk a tight rope or fly through the air. The word that most closely fits this description would be “nimble.”
The sentence calls for a word that describes the type of movements of a trapeze artist, specifically the ability to walk a tight rope or fly through the air. The word that most closely fits this description would be “nimble.”
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The young boy’s complexion alarmed his teacher, and she sent him to the school nurse to make sure he wasn’t coming down with the flu.
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The young boy’s complexion alarmed his teacher, and she sent him to the school nurse to make sure he wasn’t coming down with the flu.
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A white or light color in one’s cheeks is a symptom of sickness or ill-health, and “pallid” most closely means a paleness, typically attributed to poor health or sickness. The correct answer choice is "pallid."
A white or light color in one’s cheeks is a symptom of sickness or ill-health, and “pallid” most closely means a paleness, typically attributed to poor health or sickness. The correct answer choice is "pallid."
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Maria occasionally experiences dreaming, but usually her dreams are utterly incomprehensible.
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Maria occasionally experiences dreaming, but usually her dreams are utterly incomprehensible.
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"Lucid" means comprehensible, clear, or understandable. "Wary" means careful or cautious. "Peripheral" means minor, outside, or incidental. "Nebulous" means murky, confused, or obscured. "Insolent" means bold or disrespectful.
"Lucid" means comprehensible, clear, or understandable. "Wary" means careful or cautious. "Peripheral" means minor, outside, or incidental. "Nebulous" means murky, confused, or obscured. "Insolent" means bold or disrespectful.
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Even in the dead of the jungle night, the adventurer could read his daily log by the moonlight shining through his mosquito net.
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Even in the dead of the jungle night, the adventurer could read his daily log by the moonlight shining through his mosquito net.
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While the adventurer's mosquito net might very well be "impeccable" (flawless), "acrid" (smelly) or "elongated" (if he was perhaps a very tall adventurer), all that we know for sure is that light can shine through it—and that is the exact meaning of "diaphanous."
While the adventurer's mosquito net might very well be "impeccable" (flawless), "acrid" (smelly) or "elongated" (if he was perhaps a very tall adventurer), all that we know for sure is that light can shine through it—and that is the exact meaning of "diaphanous."
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The tantrum-throwing toddler remained and refused to eat his vegetables.
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The tantrum-throwing toddler remained and refused to eat his vegetables.
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"Obdurate" means pigheaded or stubborn. "Antediluvian" means out-of-date or prehistoric (ante=before, diluvian=the flood). "Bucolic" means rural or rustic in nature. "Didactic" means educational or explanatory. "Palpable" means clear or obvious.
"Obdurate" means pigheaded or stubborn. "Antediluvian" means out-of-date or prehistoric (ante=before, diluvian=the flood). "Bucolic" means rural or rustic in nature. "Didactic" means educational or explanatory. "Palpable" means clear or obvious.
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My uncle is always complaining about something. He's the most person I know.
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My uncle is always complaining about something. He's the most person I know.
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"Querulous" means habitually complaining or whining. "Recalcitrant" means stubbornly defiant. "Taciturn" means reserved or uncommunicative. "Venerable" means revered or sacred. "Nonchalant" means casual or unconcerned.
"Querulous" means habitually complaining or whining. "Recalcitrant" means stubbornly defiant. "Taciturn" means reserved or uncommunicative. "Venerable" means revered or sacred. "Nonchalant" means casual or unconcerned.
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The Buddhist monk sat in contemplative silence at the back of the temple.
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The Buddhist monk sat in contemplative silence at the back of the temple.
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"Taciturn" means reserved or uncommunicative. "Gregarious" means outgoing or sociable. "Imperial" means majestic, noble, or proud. "Lugubrious" means depressing or somber. "Myriad" means multiple or various.
"Taciturn" means reserved or uncommunicative. "Gregarious" means outgoing or sociable. "Imperial" means majestic, noble, or proud. "Lugubrious" means depressing or somber. "Myriad" means multiple or various.
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Shortly after the Big Bang, the universe was just a swirling mass of gas and dust.
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Shortly after the Big Bang, the universe was just a swirling mass of gas and dust.
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"Inchoate" means undeveloped or beginning. "Myopic" means nearsighted or biased. "Lackadaisical" means careless or indifferent. "Hackneyed" means cliched or corny. "Fetid" means foul or rancid.
"Inchoate" means undeveloped or beginning. "Myopic" means nearsighted or biased. "Lackadaisical" means careless or indifferent. "Hackneyed" means cliched or corny. "Fetid" means foul or rancid.
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The party guests enjoyed a buffet of rich food and exotic delicacies.
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The party guests enjoyed a buffet of rich food and exotic delicacies.
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"Sumptuous" means luxurious or splendid. "Banal" means commonplace or mundane. "Diffident" means hesitant or lacking in confidence. "Endemic" means native or local. "Homogenous" means similar or comparable.
"Sumptuous" means luxurious or splendid. "Banal" means commonplace or mundane. "Diffident" means hesitant or lacking in confidence. "Endemic" means native or local. "Homogenous" means similar or comparable.
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It's impossible to argue with someone who has only a understanding of the facts.
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It's impossible to argue with someone who has only a understanding of the facts.
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"Tenuous" means delicate or flimsy. "Indelible" means indestructible or enduring. "Pragmatic" means sensible or practical. "Intractable" means difficult or incurable. "Culpable" means responsible, liable, or guilty.
"Tenuous" means delicate or flimsy. "Indelible" means indestructible or enduring. "Pragmatic" means sensible or practical. "Intractable" means difficult or incurable. "Culpable" means responsible, liable, or guilty.
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Sarah’s teacher instructed her that her essay needed greater focus; the teacher felt that the thesis was far too .
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Sarah’s teacher instructed her that her essay needed greater focus; the teacher felt that the thesis was far too .
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The first clause reveals that the teacher faulted the essay for lacking focus; therefore the blank at the end of the sentence must mean unfocused or vague. This means the correct answer is ambiguous. Terse means brief; supercilious means arrogant or condescending; prosperous means wealthy.
The first clause reveals that the teacher faulted the essay for lacking focus; therefore the blank at the end of the sentence must mean unfocused or vague. This means the correct answer is ambiguous. Terse means brief; supercilious means arrogant or condescending; prosperous means wealthy.
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As the director lowered his arms, all one hundred of the Christmas carolers began to sing a lively version of a popular carol in unison.
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As the director lowered his arms, all one hundred of the Christmas carolers began to sing a lively version of a popular carol in unison.
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Only simultaneously means "in unison" or occurring at the same time.
Only simultaneously means "in unison" or occurring at the same time.
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The burglar must not have been too leaving the scene of the crime; three different neighbors saw him exit the corner house with stolen goods in his arms.
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The burglar must not have been too leaving the scene of the crime; three different neighbors saw him exit the corner house with stolen goods in his arms.
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"Surreptitious" means secretive. Since the burglar was seen by various people, he could not have been too surreptitious.
"Surreptitious" means secretive. Since the burglar was seen by various people, he could not have been too surreptitious.
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Jaded and , the aspiring young journalist decided to abandon his dream career due to the scarcity of writing jobs.
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Jaded and , the aspiring young journalist decided to abandon his dream career due to the scarcity of writing jobs.
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"Despondent" means lacking hope. Since the journalist opted to abandon his dream job, he must have been despondent.
"Despondent" means lacking hope. Since the journalist opted to abandon his dream job, he must have been despondent.
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Annette was enthused about pawning what she thought was a solid gold ring, but after some examination, her sister informed her that it was merely a piece of jewelry.
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Annette was enthused about pawning what she thought was a solid gold ring, but after some examination, her sister informed her that it was merely a piece of jewelry.
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A gilded piece of jewelry is superficially covered with gold but not gold throughout.
A gilded piece of jewelry is superficially covered with gold but not gold throughout.
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The recent discovery of oil on the property has led analysts to believe that the construction of refineries in the area will soon prove to be a very investment.
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The recent discovery of oil on the property has led analysts to believe that the construction of refineries in the area will soon prove to be a very investment.
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Only "lucrative" means prosperous or financially promising.
Only "lucrative" means prosperous or financially promising.