ISEE Upper Level Verbal : One-Blank Sentences
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Example Question #1152 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Sentences
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Her __________ and impatient manner won her few friends at work.
brusque
panache
deferential
elusive
humane
brusque
Based on the context of this sentence the correct answer must be at least somewhat similar in meaning to "impatient." The only answer choice that describes a negative characteristic similar to "impatient" is "brusque" which means curt, impolite, blunt. To provide further help, "panache" means style, flair; "humane" means compassionate, kind; "elusive" means hard to find or hard to identify; "deferential" means respectful of others and willing to let others take the lead.
Example Question #1153 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Sentences
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
His __________ beliefs required a rigid devotion to the status quo and an aversion to change of any kind.
reactionary
conservative
moderate
radical
liberal
reactionary
On the political spectrum you have five broad categories. Furthest left is "radicals" who favor quick and immediate change. Next is "liberals," then "moderates," then "conservatives." Furthest right is those who are "reactionary." "Reactionary" means completely, sometimes violently, opposed to any changes or reforms. So, because the subject is described as rigidly attached to the status quo you know that he is best put under the category of "reactionary."
Example Question #2041 : Psat Critical Reading
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The author’s __________ output tended to overshadow the poor quality of the majority of his work.
unimpressive
prodigious
limited
infinitesimal
meager
prodigious
Here the word “poor” indicates that the author is not very good; therefore, he must have written a good amount of material if it overshadows the quality of the material. Only "prodigious" means in a great amount.
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