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Example Question #64 : Verbs In One Blank Sentences
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.
It is illegal to __________ foods without informing the consumers of what has been added.
aggregate
allocate
adulterate
aggrandize
adapt
adulterate
The answer that makes the most sense is "adulterate," to make impure by adding inferior substances.
Example Question #64 : Verbs In One Blank Sentences
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.
Jim was called upon to __________ the dispute between his coworkers.
appease
append
arbitrate
appall
appraise
arbitrate
The answer that makes the most sense is "arbitrate," to act as a judge.
Example Question #381 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Sentences
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.
He brought in an expert in order to __________ the diamond he found.
ascribe
atone
assay
array
ascertain
assay
The answer that makes the most sense is "assay," to analyze or evaluate.
Example Question #382 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Sentences
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.
He __________ his success in physics to the encouragement he received from his parents and teachers.
augments
avers
attributes
authenticates
avows
attributes
The answer that makes the most sense is "attributes," to ascribe or explain.
Example Question #383 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Sentences
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.
If a few of the minor political parties __________, the result may be a formidable opponent.
coalesce
circumscribe
chortle
coagulate
cleave
coalesce
The answer that makes the most sense is "coalesce," to combine or fuse.
Example Question #384 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Sentences
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.
Despite all the evidence against him, Mark refused to __________ that he was wrong.
condole
conjure
confound
comport
concede
concede
The answer that makes the most sense is "concede," to admit or yield.
Example Question #391 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Sentences
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.
He was beaten so badly that he knew there was no way he could __________ the result of the race.
convoke
convene
controvert
consort
contest
contest
The answer that makes the most sense is "contest," to dispute.
Example Question #385 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Sentences
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.
Bob's mother furiously __________ him when she saw that he already torn holes in his new jeans.
expatiated
exonerated
exhorted
expedited
excoriated
excoriated
The answer that makes the most sense is "excoriate," to scold with biting harshness.
Example Question #61 : Verbs In One Blank Sentences
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.
Don't __________ yourself with understanding every detail; it is more important to see the big picture.
ensue
emulate
encumber
enjoin
emend
encumber
The answer that makes the most sense is "encumber," to burden.
Example Question #394 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Sentences
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.
The seasoned surgeon has __________ himself with all sorts of anatomical problems.
honed
hovered
hoarded
habituated
harbored
habituated
The answer that makes the most sense is "habituated," to become accustomed or familiarize.
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