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Example Questions
Example Question #174 : Adjectives And Adverbs In One Blank Texts
His __________ claims about the incident were easily refuted by other people who were there.
restorative
spurious
esoteric
benign
verbose
spurious
The subject's claims were "easily refuted," which indicates the claims are incorrect in some way. The correct answer must mean dubious or false, the definition of "spurious."
Example Question #175 : Adjectives And Adverbs In One Blank Texts
The dog appeared ferocious at first, but quickly proved to be quite __________.
remorseful
docile
belligerent
histrionic
bellicose
docile
The sentence explicitly contrasts the missing word with "ferocious;" therefore, the correct answer will be an antonym of "ferocious." "Docile," meaning gentle or easily controlled, is the best answer choice.
Example Question #176 : Adjectives And Adverbs In One Blank Texts
Although he practiced medicine for a decade, he was instantly fired when the hospital discovered his license was __________.
jeopardized
excessive
authentic
insentient
fraudulent
fraudulent
The subject was "instantly fired," so the problems with his license were quite serious. The correct answer needs to indicate the appropriate level of seriousness. "Fraudulent," meaning fake and deceptively false, is the best choice.
Example Question #177 : Adjectives And Adverbs In One Blank Texts
Before the mission, he was __________ and went through every scenario in his head.
pensive
flippant
ambivalent
voluble
reckless
pensive
Looking at "every scenario in his head" means he was analyzing the mission in great detail. The correct answer should mean deep reflection or thinking intensely, the definition of "pensive."
Example Question #178 : Adjectives And Adverbs In One Blank Texts
Cut off from the main river, the water in small estuary became __________.
potable
effusive
officious
dynamic
stagnant
stagnant
The estuary is "cut off from the main river," meaning it does not receive a regular flow of water. The correct answer must reflect this change in the water. "Stagnant," meaning still and unmoving, is the best choice.
Example Question #179 : Adjectives And Adverbs In One Blank Texts
He was an __________ judge of investments, and made millions in the stock market.
inept
irksome
astute
indifferent
exuberant
astute
Having "made millions in the stock market" means he judged investments quite well, and the correct answer must reflect this. "Astute," meaning perceptive and sharp, is the best choice.
Example Question #180 : Adjectives And Adverbs In One Blank Texts
He was __________ in his opinions, and would never listen to any arguments against his beliefs.
gullible
poised
reticent
dogmatic
equivocal
dogmatic
The sentence notes the subject would "never listen to any arguments." This means he was extremely attached to his opinions, and the correct answer must reflect this. "Dogmatic," meaning rigid and inflexible in beliefs, is the best fit among the answers.
Example Question #181 : Adjectives And Adverbs In One Blank Texts
His concern for __________ details made him overlook serious problems in the entire plan.
torpid
ominous
robust
staid
frivolous
frivolous
The subject of the sentence is ignoring "serious problems" by looking at details described by the missing word. The correct answer needs to be an antonym of "serious." "Frivolous," meaning unnecessary or light, is the best fit among the answers.
Example Question #182 : Adjectives And Adverbs In One Blank Texts
The play was an __________ blend of nostalgic nonsense and jingoistic hero worship.
resplendent
insipid
irreproachable
inspiring
ebullient
insipid
The play is described as "nostalgic nonsense and jingoistic hero worship," both of which are highly negative descriptions. The correct answer must fit with the harsh tone of the sentence. "Insipid," meaning bland and unexciting, is the best choice.
Example Question #183 : Adjectives And Adverbs In One Blank Texts
The knight was accused of being __________ after fleeing the battle at the first sign of trouble.
poised
pusillanimous
fortitudinous
corpulent
irreproachable
pusillanimous
The knight leaves fighting "at the first sign of trouble." This indicates he wishes to avoid fighting and combat, and the correct answer needs to reflect this. "Pusillanimous," meaning cowardly and timid, is the best choice.