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Joshua had a very _________ daily schedule, rigidly planning every hour of the day.
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.
Since the librarian wants information that is accurate in students' papers, she most likely reminds students to choose credible or trustworthy sources.
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Robert loved to have large ceremonies in which he could __________ present himself before a crowd in a grandiose and self-centered manner.
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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Nobody is perfect; we all have our own __________.
"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.
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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.
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.
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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While her grandchildren often used their cell phones at the table, she __________ such behavior.
The structure of the sentence indicates that the grandmother did not like her grandchildren's behavior. Look for an answer that means dislike or even hate. Of the answer choices, only "abhorred" has the appropriate meaning.
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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.
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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__________ by his pacifism, Gandhi knew he had to find another solution for his people, rather than violence.
"Constrained" means restricted. Restricted by his belief in nonviolence, Gandhi knew he had to find another way to achieve his goals.
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__________ to you Bill! You really did well on the vocabulary portion of the exam.
"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.
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“How dare you question the __________ of my brother—he is always honest!”
"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.
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Maria occasionally experiences __________ dreaming, but usually her dreams are utterly incomprehensible.
"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.
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.
"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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Because of her faith in her __________ to do well in graduate school, Julie had already began to make plans for after graduation.
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.
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Neuropsychologists have a doctorate degree and __________ in studying the 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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My uncle is always complaining about something. He's the most __________ person I know.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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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