ISEE Upper Level Verbal : Conjunctions and Sentence Logic in One-Blank Sentences
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Example Question #91 :Conjunctions And Sentence Logic In One Blank Sentences
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The problem is not yet__________, but if progress is not made soon any comprehensive solution might no longer be possible.
supercilious
quiescent
irreparable
pejorative
equivocal
irreparable
You are told that there is a problem for which a solution has not yet been found. The use of the conjunction "but" provides a big clue as to the nature of the answer choice you are looking for. The word "irreparable" meansunfixable, not able to be repaired. So, the problem is not yet "unfixable," but might become that way if progress is not made soon. To provide further help, "equivocal" meansunclear, ambiguous; "supercilious" meansarrogant and disdainful; "pejorative" meanshaving a derogatory impact; "quiescent" meansinactive,at rest.
Example Question #91 :Conjunctions And Sentence Logic In One Blank Sentences
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The employee felt that the__________she was receiving from her company was inadequate when compared to the wages being paid to the men in her company.
chivalry
dogma
buttress
悔悟
renumeration
renumeration
根据这个句子的上下文是明确的that the underlined word must be a synonym of "wages" or "payment." So, the correct answer is "renumeration" which meansmoney paid to someone for work. To provide further help, "chivalry" wasa medieval code of conduct for knights emphasizing honor; a "buttress" issomething that offers support; "dogma" isa set of principles or beliefs; "contrition" isthe feeling of remorse or wanting to make amends.
Example Question #93 :Conjunctions And Sentence Logic In One Blank Sentences
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
He made a(n)__________argument that changed her mind and so she agreed to help him.
nominal
enigmatic
maudlin
venal
cogent
cogent
In order for the woman to be change her mind and agree to help the man the argument he made must have beenconvincing, well-reasoned. The correct answer is therefore "cogent" which means(of an argument)reasonable and convincing. Additionally, "venal" meanscorrupt; "nominal" meansinsignificant, unimportant; "maudlin" meansoverly sentimental; "enigmatic" meansmysterious, cryptic.
Example Question #61 :One Blank Sentences
Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
In opposition to the labyrinthine prose of Hegel, the passage from Sokolowski was refreshing for its__________.
lucidity
density
opacity
honesty
passivity
lucidity
When something is “lucid” it isclear and bright—like light. Indeed, the word comes from the Latin word for light, which is found in other words like "translucent" and "pellucid." To say that something is “labyrinthine” is to say that it islike a maze. The implication is that Hegel’s writing style is as difficult to read as a maze is to navigate. In contrast to this, Sokolowski’s style must have been clear—that is, it was "lucid."
Example Question #94 :Conjunctions And Sentence Logic In One Blank Sentences
Fill in the blank:
He suffered one final ignominy after death when his tomb was __________.
consecrated
desecrated
absolved
vitalized
secured
desecrated
An “ignominy” isshame, disgrace,orhumiliation, so because he suffered one final “ignominy” after death, we can infer that his tomb must have been “desecrated,” which meansdefiled, disrespected,ordishonored. “Absolved” meansforgivenor将责任从; “vitalized” meansgave strength and energy to; and “secured” meansfixed so something can’t be movedorassured the protection of.
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