All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #521 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The wizened man offered __________ advice to the young boys in his care.
bashful
incorrigible
ambivalent
sage
destitute
sage
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.
Example Question #522 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
His __________ disregard for the rules cost seven people their lives.
unflinching
blithe
lucid
tactful
derelict
blithe
Which of these adjectives could be used to describe the inappropriately casual indifference that might cause the loss of several lives in an accident? The correct answer is "blithe," which means thoughtless, inappropriately indifferent. Additionally, "lucid" means able to understand clearly; "unflinching" means not wavering, persistent, not stopping; "tactful" means polite, knowing what not to say; "derelict" means in poor condition, falling down, in a state of disrepair.
Example Question #523 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The __________ lioness would not give up the hunt.
tenacious
compatible
genteel
elaborate
hospitable
tenacious
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.
Example Question #524 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
I always knew he was __________, but the way he stares at himself in the mirror is completely narcissistic.
erratic
unintelligible
opinionated
vain
enterprising
vain
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.
Example Question #525 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
His unhealthy diet has made him __________.
obese
congenial
attentive
specious
circumspect
obese
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.
Example Question #526 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
She was left __________ by the death of her husband.
vigilant
distraught
erratic
obese
lucid
distraught
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.
Example Question #527 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The audience seems to enjoy listening to me speak, it is probably because I am so engaging and __________.
intrepid
articulate
perilous
aloof
antagonistic
articulate
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.
Example Question #528 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
__________ to my house is a bar that makes it hard for me to sleep on weekends.
Perpendicular
Salient
Stationary
Adjacent
Elusive
Adjacent
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.
Example Question #529 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
He stood in front of the class without his notes, completely unprepared for the moment, and felt very __________.
vain
haggard
mutual
sheepish
jocular
sheepish
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.
Example Question #530 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The __________ girl can easily touch her toes.
awry
rigid
ultimate
utter
flexible
flexible
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.
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