Nouns in One-Blank Sentences - ISEE Upper Level Verbal Reasoning
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Answer the following sample question. Select the word or pair of words that most correctly completes the sentence.
Nobody is perfect; we all have our own .
Answer the following sample question. Select the word or pair of words that most correctly completes the sentence.
Nobody is perfect; we all have our own .
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"Foible" means a personal imperfection or shortcoming. "Mendicant" means a beggar or vagabond. "Jargon" is a dialect or invented language. "Genre" means a type or category. "Dictum" means a saying or a proverb.
"Foible" means a personal imperfection or shortcoming. "Mendicant" means a beggar or vagabond. "Jargon" is a dialect or invented language. "Genre" means a type or category. "Dictum" means a saying or a proverb.
Answer the following sample question. Select the word or pair of words that most correctly completes the sentence.
to you Bill! You really did well on the vocabulary portion of the exam.
Answer the following sample question. Select the word or pair of words that most correctly completes the sentence. to you Bill! You really did well on the vocabulary portion of the exam.
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"Kudos" means congratulations or praise. "Chagrin" means displeasure or annoyance. "Edict" means a pronouncement or order. "Acumen" means ability to understand or reason, acuity, or ingenuity. "Maxim" means a saying or a proverb.
"Kudos" means congratulations or praise. "Chagrin" means displeasure or annoyance. "Edict" means a pronouncement or order. "Acumen" means ability to understand or reason, acuity, or ingenuity. "Maxim" means a saying or a proverb.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
“How dare you question the of my brother—he is always honest!”
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“How dare you question the of my brother—he is always honest!”
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"Probity" means honesty or integrity. "Philanthropy" means charity or generosity . "Guile" means slyness or cleverness. "Efficacy" means effectiveness or productiveness. "Anachronism" means error in time placement.
"Probity" means honesty or integrity. "Philanthropy" means charity or generosity . "Guile" means slyness or cleverness. "Efficacy" means effectiveness or productiveness. "Anachronism" means error in time placement.
Because of her faith in her to do well in graduate school, Julie had already began to make plans for after graduation.
Because of her faith in her to do well in graduate school, Julie had already began to make plans for after graduation.
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This question asks for a word that means that Julie had the ability to do well. The word closest in meaning to ability is competence.
This question asks for a word that means that Julie had the ability to do well. The word closest in meaning to ability is competence.
Neuropsychologists have a doctorate degree and in studying the brain.
Neuropsychologists have a doctorate degree and in studying the brain.
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People with doctorate degrees have had a large amount of education and knowledge. This would mean that they have an expertise in studying the brain. (The prefix "neuro" means brain).
People with doctorate degrees have had a large amount of education and knowledge. This would mean that they have an expertise in studying the brain. (The prefix "neuro" means brain).
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The girl's fear of the dark made bringing a flashlight with her when trick-or-treating an absolute .
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The girl's fear of the dark made bringing a flashlight with her when trick-or-treating an absolute .
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Since the girl is afraid of the dark, it would be very important to bring a flashlight on Halloween. This importance is stressed by the sentence's use of "absolute." The only answer choice that conveys this sense of importance is "necessity," making it the correct answer.
Since the girl is afraid of the dark, it would be very important to bring a flashlight on Halloween. This importance is stressed by the sentence's use of "absolute." The only answer choice that conveys this sense of importance is "necessity," making it the correct answer.
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Richard’s status as a was enhanced by his refusal to join the group’s effort.
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Richard’s status as a was enhanced by his refusal to join the group’s effort.
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Richard’s refusal to join the others means he is set apart from the group, which is the opposite meaning of "participant," "follower," "devotee," and unrelated in meaning to the word "sluggard." "Maverick" is the correct answer.
Richard’s refusal to join the others means he is set apart from the group, which is the opposite meaning of "participant," "follower," "devotee," and unrelated in meaning to the word "sluggard." "Maverick" is the correct answer.
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The chef had an to Asian cuisine, and refused to consider any jobs at Japanese restaurants.
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The chef had an to Asian cuisine, and refused to consider any jobs at Japanese restaurants.
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The sentence makes it clear that the chef does not like Japanese restaurants, therefore he clearly has a problem with Asian cuisine. Of the available answer choices, only aversion gives the correct meaning.
The sentence makes it clear that the chef does not like Japanese restaurants, therefore he clearly has a problem with Asian cuisine. Of the available answer choices, only aversion gives the correct meaning.
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The principal put a strict on all schoolwide activities until the rival student groups made peace.
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The principal put a strict on all schoolwide activities until the rival student groups made peace.
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The activities were clearly stopped by the principal to make the groups behave. Encouragement, valuation, and endorsement do not fit the sentence, while approbation is not quite strong enough. Only "moratorium" means placing a full stop on activities.
The activities were clearly stopped by the principal to make the groups behave. Encouragement, valuation, and endorsement do not fit the sentence, while approbation is not quite strong enough. Only "moratorium" means placing a full stop on activities.
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His experience with youth sports revealed his , as he often fell down while running and frequently dropped the ball.
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His experience with youth sports revealed his , as he often fell down while running and frequently dropped the ball.
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The actions resulting from his athletic experiences indicate he was clumsy. Only “maladroitness” means clumsy, while all the other choices are antonyms for "clumsy."
The actions resulting from his athletic experiences indicate he was clumsy. Only “maladroitness” means clumsy, while all the other choices are antonyms for "clumsy."
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The between the two professors began over minor differences, but carried on quite strongly for years.
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The between the two professors began over minor differences, but carried on quite strongly for years.
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While all the answer choices indicate some measure of ill feeling, only “animosity” indicates the correct seriousness. “Antipathy” and “coolness” indicate a carelessness, while “impatience” does not have an appropriate level of seriousness. "Harmony" means the exact opposite of ill feeling.
While all the answer choices indicate some measure of ill feeling, only “animosity” indicates the correct seriousness. “Antipathy” and “coolness” indicate a carelessness, while “impatience” does not have an appropriate level of seriousness. "Harmony" means the exact opposite of ill feeling.
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Once cordial, in recent years their relationship had developed a strong .
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Once cordial, in recent years their relationship had developed a strong .
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The opening phrase, “Once cordial,” indicates that the appropriate answer choice must be an antonym to “cordial,” which means warmth and good feeling. Of all the answer choices, only “antagonism” conveys the appropriate meaning of rivalry or even hatred.
The opening phrase, “Once cordial,” indicates that the appropriate answer choice must be an antonym to “cordial,” which means warmth and good feeling. Of all the answer choices, only “antagonism” conveys the appropriate meaning of rivalry or even hatred.
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The garden slowly evolved into a state of chaos thanks to her .
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The garden slowly evolved into a state of chaos thanks to her .
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"Negligence" is a noun which means act of choosing not to (neglecting to) do something. Here, it is clear that not tending the garden is what has led it to become chaotic.
"Negligence" is a noun which means act of choosing not to (neglecting to) do something. Here, it is clear that not tending the garden is what has led it to become chaotic.
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The Susan B. Anthony coin was named after the famous suffragist whose passion for women’s eventually led to the passage of the nineteenth amendment, which granted women the constitutional right to vote.
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The Susan B. Anthony coin was named after the famous suffragist whose passion for women’s eventually led to the passage of the nineteenth amendment, which granted women the constitutional right to vote.
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“Enfranchisement” means the granting of voting rights to a group of people. Since Susan B. Anthony was a "suffragist," someone who fought for women’s right to vote, "enfranchisement" is the only logical answer choice.
“Enfranchisement” means the granting of voting rights to a group of people. Since Susan B. Anthony was a "suffragist," someone who fought for women’s right to vote, "enfranchisement" is the only logical answer choice.
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The professor used a series of in his education class in order to illustrate some difficulties young teachers face with students.
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The professor used a series of in his education class in order to illustrate some difficulties young teachers face with students.
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"Vignettes" (short sketeches) is the only answer that provides an illustration (either via words or otherwise) from which students can learn. "Veneers" is entirely unrelated, as "verneers" means a surface coating or surface appearance that doesn't accurately characterize the whole; "superlatives" may be used in speech, but they do not alone illustrate potential difficulties; and "lexicons" are also related to words, but again, they do not illustrate difficulties.
"Vignettes" (short sketeches) is the only answer that provides an illustration (either via words or otherwise) from which students can learn. "Veneers" is entirely unrelated, as "verneers" means a surface coating or surface appearance that doesn't accurately characterize the whole; "superlatives" may be used in speech, but they do not alone illustrate potential difficulties; and "lexicons" are also related to words, but again, they do not illustrate difficulties.
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Throughout her sophomore year, she suffered a string of , having to miss almost half her classes due to illness.
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Throughout her sophomore year, she suffered a string of , having to miss almost half her classes due to illness.
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Because she missed classes from illness, the correct answer needs to indicate that in its context and tone. While “accidents,” "trials," and “coincidences” fit somewhat, none have the appropriate indication of illness. “Fortunes” should be dismissed immediately, as it is a positive word.
Because she missed classes from illness, the correct answer needs to indicate that in its context and tone. While “accidents,” "trials," and “coincidences” fit somewhat, none have the appropriate indication of illness. “Fortunes” should be dismissed immediately, as it is a positive word.
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Few of the artist’s works examine the of men and women; he prefers to depict their ugliness.
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Few of the artist’s works examine the of men and women; he prefers to depict their ugliness.
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"Pulchritude" means physical beauty. An artist who prefers to depict ugliness would not depict physical beauty.
"Pulchritude" means physical beauty. An artist who prefers to depict ugliness would not depict physical beauty.
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The model’s once atypical beauty eventually became the by which all subsequent models were judged.
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The model’s once atypical beauty eventually became the by which all subsequent models were judged.
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"Paradigm" means that which serves as a pattern or model. The model's once uncommon beauty eventually became the standard by which the beauty of other models was determined.
"Paradigm" means that which serves as a pattern or model. The model's once uncommon beauty eventually became the standard by which the beauty of other models was determined.
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Because of her incomparable , the wicked stepmother easily tricked her new husband in the fairy tale.
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Because of her incomparable , the wicked stepmother easily tricked her new husband in the fairy tale.
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"Guile" means deceitful and cunning behavior. A wicked stepmother tricking her husband, like those found in old fairy tales, would certainly brim with guile_._
"Guile" means deceitful and cunning behavior. A wicked stepmother tricking her husband, like those found in old fairy tales, would certainly brim with guile_._
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While losing his job and his title, the politician believed the public was the worst part of his infamous scandal.
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While losing his job and his title, the politician believed the public was the worst part of his infamous scandal.
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The “infamous scandal” and the loss of job and title indicate negativity in the politician’s experience. The only word among the answer choices which has a negative connotation is “censure,” which means expression of disapproval.
The “infamous scandal” and the loss of job and title indicate negativity in the politician’s experience. The only word among the answer choices which has a negative connotation is “censure,” which means expression of disapproval.