501Sentence Completion Questions 501Sentence CompletionQuestionsNEW YORK Copyright 2004 LearningExpress, LLC.All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions.Published in the United States by LearningExpress, LLC, New York.Library of Congress Cataliging-in-Publication Data:501 sentence completion questions.1st ed.p.m.ISBN 1576855112 (pbk.: alk. paper)1. English languageExaminationsStudy guides. 2. English languageSentencesProblems, exercises, etc. I. Title: Five hundred one sentence completion questions. II.Title: Five hundred and one sentence completion questions. III. Series: LearningExpress(Organization)LB1631.5.A17 2004428.1076dc222003027067Printed in the United States of America9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1First EditionISBN 1-57685-511-2For more information or to place an order, contact LearningExpress at:55 Broadway8th oorNew York, NY 10006Or visit us at:www.learnatest.com The LearningExpress Skill Builder in Focus Writing Teamis com-prised of experts in test preparation, as well as educators and teachers whospecialize in language arts and math.LearningExpress Skill Builder in Focus Writing TeamLara BohlkeMiddle School Math Teacher, Grade 8Dodd Middle SchoolCheshire, ConnecticutElizabeth CheslaEnglish InstructorCoordinator of Technical and Professional Communication ProgramPolytechnic University, BrooklynSouth Orange, New JerseyBrigit DermottFreelance WriterEnglish Tutor, New York CaresNew York, New YorkDarren DunnEnglish TeacherRiverhead School DistrictRiverhead, New YorkBarbara FineEnglish InstructorSecondary Reading SpecialistSetauket, New YorkSandy GadeProject EditorLearningExpressNew York, New YorkMelinda GroveAdjunct ProfessorQuinnipiac University and Naugatuck Valley Community CollegeMath Consultant Karen HunterProject EditorElkview, West VirginiaDiane KampfMiddle School English Teacher, Grade 7Robert Moss Middle SchoolNorth Babylon School DistrictNorth Babylon, New YorkAdjunct Assistant ProfessorSuffolk Community CollegeSuffolk, New YorkNoah KravitzCurriculum and Technology SpecialistNew York, New YorkKerry McLeanProject EditorMath TutorShirley, New YorkKimberly MorozEnglish InstructorWilmington CollegeNew Castle, DelawareWilliam ReccoMiddle School Math Teacher, Grade 8New York Shoreham/Wading River School DistrictMath TutorSt. James, New YorkColleen SchultzMiddle School Math Teacher, Grade 8Vestal Central School DistrictMath Tutor and Teacher MentorVestal, New York ContentsIntroductionixChapter 11Chapter 29Chapter 317Chapter 427Chapter 537Chapter 647Chapter 755Chapter 865Chapter 973Chapter 1083Chapter 1191Chapter 12101Chapter 13109Chapter 14117Chapter 15127vii 501Sentence Completion QuestionsChapter 16135Chapter 17143Chapter 18151Chapter 19159Chapter 20169viii IntroductionWelcome to 501 Sentence Completion Questions! This bookis designed to help you prepare for the verbal and reading sections ofmany assessment and entrance exams. By completing the 501 sampleitems offered here and by studying their answer explanations, you willdevelop the skills necessary to tackle each type of sentence completionquestion. You will also improve your vocabulary and your process ofelimination skills.Sentence completions test your ability to use the informationfound in complex, but incomplete, sentences in order to correctlycomplete the sentences. Sentence completions test two separateaspects of your verbal skills: your vocabulary and your ability to fol-low the internal logic of sentences. These sentences are often quitecomplex. Fortunately, there are some strategies that will greatlyincrease your score on these questions. Each of these questions hasone blank (or, on some tests, two blanks) within a single sentence.Often the sentences are long and difficult to follow, but with practiceyou can learn to master them.ix 501Sentence Completion QuestionsMany standardized testsincluding high school and collegeentrance exams and civil service examsuse sentence completionquestions to test vocabulary and logic. Some of the alphabet soupof exams that contain sentence completions are the:SAT I examPSAT/NMSQT examGRE General testTOEFL/TOEIC examsISEEGRTYou might wonder what kinds of strategies you can use to mastersentence completions. When it comes to sentence completions, theword that doesnotappear is the key to the meaning of the sentence.The words thatdoappear offercluesto the missing word. If you canfind out how the words that appear are connected, you can find thecorrect answer. This means that you must know more than just themeaning of the words involved. You must also understand the logicof the sentence. Here is a sampling of strategies:Read the entire sentence saying blank for the blank(s).This gives you an overall sense of the meaning of thesentence and helps you figure out how the parts of thesentence relate to each other. If an answer occurs to youbefore you even look at the choices, you may have asynonym for the answer or the answer itself.ay special attention to introductory and transitionalPwordsbut, although, however, yet, even thoughbecausethey are key to forming the logical structure of thesentence.Be sure your choice is both logical and grammaticallycorrect.If you dont know some words, use elimination andeducated guessing, which means you are able to eliminatex 501Sentence Completion Questionsone or more of the choices as definitely wrong; orguessing from context when you know a related word.There are several types of sentence completions:restatementcomparisoncontrastcause and effectHere is an example of a cause-and-effect sentence completionquestion:After a brief and violentthat ousted the president, General______Monsanto declared himself the dictator of the country.a.nuanceb.coupc.solicitationd.upbraidinge.lamentThe answer is choiceb. Acoup(n.) is a sudden and decisive changeof leadership illegally or by force, a takeover. What (the cause) led thegeneral to declare himself dictator (the result)? Somethingbrief andviolent, that ousted the president, a coup.Here is an example of a restatement question:The city council formed a committee to simplify several dozencity ordinances that were unnecessarily complicated and______out-of-date.a.fecklessb.empiricalc.byzantined.slovenlye.pedanticxi 501Sentence Completion QuestionsThe answer is choicec,byzantine,an adjective that means highlycomplicated and intricate. Here, you are looking for a restatementof the clue wordscomplicatedandout-of-date,and for something thatneedssimplifying.As you practice sentence completions, you may discoversignalwordsand phrasesclues that help you choose the correct answer. Here arecommon signal words and an example for each kind of question:Restatement:namely, in other words, in fact, that isExample: The pickpocket was a trickster,in other words,a.______(The answer, which restates trickster, might beknaveorscoundrel.)Comparison:likewise, similarly, and, just as, asas, for exam-______ple, as shown, as illustrated byExample: Anna was cleared of all charges;similarly, Sam was.______(The answer compares to being cleared of all charges, so perhapsSam wasvindicated.)Contrast:though, although, however, despite, but, yet; on the otherhand, but, however, despite,oron the contraryExample:Althoughthe tiger is a solitary beast, its cousin the lion isaanimal.______(The answer is something that contrasts with solitary, such asgregariousorsociable.)Cause and effect:thus, therefore, consequently,andbecauseandphrases such asdue to, as a result, leads toExample: A truck stole her parking spot;consequently,Sallys______look showed her displeasure.(The answer would be a look caused by someone stealing Sallysparking spot, maybescowlingorsullen.)xii 501Sentence Completion QuestionsThe sentence completion question sets in this book increase in dif-ficulty as you practice your way through themfrom easy to inter-mediate to advanced. These divisions may re ect how challengingthe vocabulary is or how complex the sentence structure is or howchallenging the logic of the sentence is.The 501 Skill Builder in Focus exercises will help you prepare foran exam in several ways. First, you will become familiar with thequestion format. You will get used to identifying the relationships ofwords within a sentence. The more comfortable you are with thequestion format and the more familiar you are with the range of sen-tence completion types, the easier the verbal or reading section ofyour test will be.Second, your performance on these questions will help you assessyour vocabulary strengths and weaknesses. For example, you mayfind that you do very well with words that are cognates (words froma common original form, such asasteroidandastronomy), but not sowell on foreign words, such asennuiorangst.Third, you will learn, through practice, to spot and disregardwrong answer choices. You may also discover a pattern to your wronganswers. (Are you weak on cause-and-effect questions?)In addition to this book, look for other sources of vocabularygrowth: software, audio and online courses, and books. One helpfulresource is LearningExpresssVocabulary and Spelling Success in 20Minutes a Day,which helps boost your vocabulary and your verbaltest scores.You have already taken an important step toward improving yourscore. You have shown your commitment by purchasing this book.Now what you need to do is complete each exercise, study theanswers, and watch your ability to solve sentence completionsincrease. Good luck!xiii Chapter 1She hadnt eaten all day, and by the time she got home she was1.______.a.blightedb.confutativec.ravenousd.ostentatiouse.blissfulThe movie offended many of the parents of its younger viewers by2.including unnecessary ______ in the dialogue.a.vulgarityb.verbosityc.vocalizationsd.garishnesse.tonality1 501Sentence Completion QuestionsHis neighbors found his ______ manner bossy and irritating, and3.they stopped inviting him to backyard barbeques.a.insentientb.magisterialc.reparatoryd.restorativee.modestSteven is always ______ about showing up for work because he4.feels that tardiness is a sign of irresponsibility.a.legibleb.tolerablec.punctuald.literale.belligerentCandace would ______ her little sister into an argument by teasing5.her and calling her names.a.advocateb.provokec.perforated.lamentee.expungeThe dress Ariel wore ______ with small, glassy beads, creating a6.shimmering effect.a.titillatedb.reiteratedc.scintillatedd.enthrallede.striatedBeing able to afford this luxury car will ______ getting a better-7.paying job.a.maximizeb.recombinantc.reiterated.necessitatee.reciprocate2 501Sentence Completion QuestionsLevina unknowingly ______ the thief by holding open the elevator8.doors and ensuring his escape.a.coercedb.proclaimedc.abettedd.sanctionede.solicitedShakespeare, a(n) ______ writer, entertained audiences by writing9.many tragic and comic plays.a.numericb.obstinatec.dutifuld.prolifice.genericI had the ______ experience of sitting next to an over-talkative10.passenger on my ight home from Brussels.a.satisfactoryb.commendablec.gallingd.acceptablee.acutePrince Phillip had to choose: marry the woman he loved and ______11.his right to the throne, or marry Lady Fiona and inherit the crown.a.reprimandb.upbraidc.abdicated.winnowe.extolIf you will not do your work of your own ______, I have no choice12.but to penalize you if it is not done on time.a.predilectionb.coercionc.excursiond.volitione.infusion3 501Sentence Completion QuestionsAfter sitting in the sink for several days, the dirty, food-encrusted13.dishes became ______.a.malodorousb.prevalentc.imposingd.perforatede.emphaticGiulia soon discovered the source of the ______ smell in the room:14.a week-old tuna sandwich that one of the children had hidden inthe closet.a.quaintb.fastidiousc.clandestined.laconice.fetidAfter making ______ remarks to the President, the reporter was15.not invited to return to the White House pressroom.a.hospitableb.itinerantc.enterprisingd.chivalrouse.irreverentWith her ______ eyesight, Krystyna spotted a trio of deer on the16.hillside and she reduced the speed of her car.a.inferiorb.keenc.impressionabled.ductilee.conspiratorial4 501Sentence Completion QuestionsWith a(n) ______ grin, the boy quickly slipped the candy into his17.pocket without his mothers knowledge.a.jaundicedb.nefariousc.stereotypicald.sentimentale.impartialHer ______ display of tears at work did not impress her new boss,18.who felt she should try to control her emotions.a.maudlinb.meritoriousc.precariousd.plausiblee.schematicJohan argued, If you know about a crime but dont report it, you19.are ______ in that crime because you allowed it to happen.a.acquittedb.steadfastc.tenuousd.complicite.nullifiedThe authorities, fearing a ______ of their power, called for a20.military state in the hopes of restoring order.a.subversionb.premonitionc.predilectiond.infusione.inversionThe storys bitter antagonist felt such great ______ for all of the other21.characters that as a result, his life was very lonely and he died alone.a.insurgenceb.malevolencec.reciprocationd.declamatione.preference5 501Sentence Completion QuestionsIt is difficult to believe that charging 20% on an outstanding credit22.card balance isnt ______!a.bankruptcyb.usuryc.noviced.kleptomaniae.agrancyThe ______ weather patterns of the tropical island meant tourists23.had to carry both umbrellas and sunglasses.a.impertinentb.supplicantc.preeminentd.illustrativee.kaleidoscopicWedding ceremonies often include the exchange of ______ rings24.to symbolize the couples promises to each other.a.hirsuteb.acrimoniousc.plaintived.deciduouse.votiveKym was ______ in choosing her friends, so her parties were25.attended by vastly different and sometimes bizarre personalities.a.indispensableb.indiscriminatec.commensurated.propulsivee.indisputable6 501Sentence Completion QuestionsAnswersc.Ravenous(adj.) means extremely hungry.1.a.Vulgarity(n.) means offensive speech or conduct.2.b.Magisterial(adj.) means overbearing or offensively self-assured.3.c.Punctual(adj.) means arriving exactly on time.4.b.Toprovoke(v.) is to incite anger or resentment; to call forth a5.feeling or action.c.Toscintillate(v.) means to emit or send forth sparks or little6.ashes of light, creating a shimmering effect; to sparkle.d.Tonecessitate(v.) means to make necessary, especially as a result.7.c.Toabet(v.) means to assist, encourage, urge, or aid, usually an8.act of wrongdoing.d.Prolific(adj.) means abundantly creative.9.c.Galling(adj.) means irritating, annoying, or exasperating.10.c.Toabdicate(v.) means to formally relinquish or surrender power,11.office, or responsibility.d.Volition(n.) means accord; an act or exercise of will.12.a.Malodorous(adj.) means having a foul-smelling odor.13.e.Fetid(adj.) means having a foul or offensive odor, putrid.14.e.Irreverent(adj.) means lacking respect or seriousness; not15.reverent.b.Keen(adj.) means being extremely sensitive or responsive;16.having strength of perception.7 501Sentence Completion Questionsb.Nefarious(adj.) means wicked, vicious, or evil.17.a.Maudlin(adj.) means excessively and weakly sentimental or18.tearfully emotional.d.Complicit(adj.) means participating in or associated with a19.questionable act or a crime.a.Subversion(n.) means an overthrow, as from the foundation.20.b.Malevolence(n.) means ill will or malice toward others; hate.21.b.Usury(n.) is the lending of money at exorbitant interest rates.22.e.Kaleidoscopic(adj.) means continually changing or quickly23.shifting.e.Votive(adj.) means dedicated by a vow.24.b.Indiscriminate(adj.) means not discriminating or choosing25.randomly; haphazard; without distinction.8 Chapter 2Phillips ______ tone endeared him to his comical friends, but26.irritated his serious father.a.aloofb.jestingc.graved.earneste.conservativeBrians pale Irish skin was ______ to burn if he spent too much27.time in the sun.a.proneb.urbanec.eminentd.erecte.daunted9 501Sentence Completion QuestionsA fan of historical fiction, Joline is now reading a novel about28.slavery in the ______ South.a.decorousb.roguec.drolld.antebellume.onerousOver the years the Wilsons slowly ______ upon the Jacksons29.property, moving the stone markers that divided their lots fartherand farther onto the Jacksons land.a.encroachedb.jettisonedc.conjoinedd.repudiatede.teemedMary became ______ at typing because she practiced every day for30.six months.a.proficientb.re ectivec.dormantd.redundante.valiantTo find out what her husband bought for her birthday, Susan31.attempted to ______ his family members about his recent shoppingexcursions.a.prescribeb.probec.alienated.convergee.revere10 501Sentence Completion QuestionsJuans friends found him in a ______ mood after he learned he32.would be homecoming king.a.jovialb.stealthyc.paltryd.gulliblee.depletedHis suit of armor made the knight ______ to his enemys attack,33.and he was able to escape safely to his castle.a.vulnerableb.churlishc.invulnerabled.statice.imprudentChoosing a small, fuel-efficient car is a ______ purchase for a34.recent college graduate.a.corruptb.tediousc.unhallowedd.sardonice.judiciousSuch a ______ violation of school policy should be punished by35.nothing less than expulsion.a.copiousb.agrantc.raucousd.nominale.moroseWith all of the recent negative events in her life, she felt ______36.forces must be at work.a.resurgentb.prematurec.malignantd.punctiliouse.antecedent11 501Sentence Completion QuestionsThe ______ rumors did a great deal of damage even though they37.turned out to be false.a.bemusedb.prosaicc.apocryphald.ebulliente.tantamountWhen her schoolwork got to be too much, Pam had a tendency to38.______, which always put her further behind.a.dedicateb.rejuvenatec.ponderd.excele.procrastinateRachas glance was a ______ invitation to speak later in private39.about events of the meeting.a.trecherousb.scintillatingc.tactfuld.tacite.tabooShe reached the ______ of her career with her fourth novel, which40.won the Pulitzer Prize.a.harbingerb.apogeec.metamorphosisd.dictume.synthesisThe ______ townspeople celebrated the soldiers return to his41.home by adorning trees with yellow ribbons and balloons.a.somberb.jubilantc.pitilessd.cunninge.unsullied12 501Sentence Completion QuestionsThe governor-elect was hounded by a group of ______ lobbyists42.and others hoping to gain favor with her administration.a.facetiousb.abstrusec.magnanimousd.fawninge.saccharineThe mock graduation ceremonywith a trained skunk posing as43.the college presidentwas a complete ______ that offended manycollege officials.a.tempestb.epitomec.quintessenced.travestye.recitativeThe busy, ______ fabric of the clowns tie matched his oversized44.jacket, which was equally atrocious.a.mottledb.bleakc.credibled.malleablee.communicableKendricks talent ______ under the tutelage of Anya Kowalonek,45.who as a young woman had been the most accomplished pianist inher native Lithuania.a.banteredb.toutedc.ourishedd.embellishede.colluded13 501Sentence Completion QuestionsThe children were ______ by the seemingly nonsensical clues until46.Kinan pointed out that the messages were in code.a.censuredb.striatedc.feignedd.prevaricatede.ummoxedAs the ______ in Romeo and Juliet, Romeo is a hero able to47.capture the audiences sympathy by continually professing his lovefor Juliet.a.protagonistb.enigmac.facaded.activiste.catechistThe chess master promised to ______ havoc upon his opponents48.pawns for taking his bishop.a.wreakb.warrantc.ensued.placatee.endowI have always admired Seymours ______; Ive never seen him49.rattled by anything.a.aplombb.con uencec.proprietyd.compunctione.nostalgiaThe soldiers received a military ______ to inspect all their vehicles50.before traveling.a.allotmentb.dominionc.affectationd.calculatione.mandate14 501Sentence Completion QuestionsAnswersb.Jesting(adj.) means characterized by making jests; joking;26.playful.a.Prone(adj.) means a tendency or inclination to something.27.d.Antebellum(adj.) means belonging to the period before a war,28.especially the American Civil War.a.Toencroach(v.) means to gradually or stealthily take the rights29.or possessions of another; to advance beyond proper or formallimits; trespass.a.Proficient(adj.) means well versed in any business or branch of30.learning; adept.b.Toprobe(v.) is to examine thoroughly; tentatively survey.31.a.Jovial(adj.) means showing hearty good cheer; marked with the32.spirit of jolly merriment.c.Invulnerable(adj.) means incapable of being damaged or33.wounded; unassailable or invincible.e.Judicious(adj.) means being wise or prudent; showing good34.judgment; sensible.b.Flagrant(adj.) means conspicuously and outrageously bad,35.offensive, or reprehensible.c.Malignant(adj.) means disposed to cause distress or in ict36.suffering intentionally; inclining to produce death; an injuriousinfiltration.c.Apocryphal(adj.) means of questionable authenticity or doubtful37.authority; fictitious, false.e.Toprocrastinate(v.) is to put off from day to day.38.15 501Sentence Completion Questionsc.Tacit(adj.) means unspoken yet understood.39.b.Apogee(n.) means the highest or farthest point, culmination; the40.point in its orbit where a satellite is at the greatest distance fromthe body it is orbiting.b.Jubilant(adj.) means rejoicing; expressing joyfulness; exulting.41.d.Fawning(adj.) means attempting to win favor or attention by42.excessive attery, ingratiating displays of affection, or servilecompliance; obsequious.d.Travesty(n.) means a parody; a grotesque imitation with the43.intent to ridicule.a.Mottled(adj.) means blotched or spotted with different colors or44.shades.c.Toourish(v.) is (of artists) to be in a state of high productivity,45.excellence, or in uence; to grow luxuriously, thrive; to fare well,prosper, increase in wealth, honor, comfort or whatever isdesirable; to make bold, sweeping movements.e.Toummox(v.) is to confuse, perplex, bewilder.46.a.Aprotagonist(n.) is the main character in a drama.47.a.Towreak(v.) means to in ict, as a revenge or punishment.48.a.Aplomb(n.) is self-assurance, composure, poise, especially under49.strain.e.Mandate(n.) is a command or authoritative instruction.50.16 Chapter 3As ______ beings we live each day conscious of our shortcomings51.and victories.a.sensationalb.sentientc.sentimentald.statice.senileThe curious crowd gathered to watch the irate customer ______52.about the poor service he received in the restaurant.a.antiquateb.trivializec.rantd.placatee.fetter17 501Sentence Completion QuestionsThe mans ______ driving resulted in a four-car pile-up on the53.freeway.a.burdensomeb.charismaticc.exceptionald.boastfule.negligentRon didnt know the rules of rugby, but he could tell by the54.crowds reaction that it was a critical ______ in the game.a.acclamationb.convictionc.junctured.enigmae.revelationMy ancestor who lost his life in the Revolutionary War was a55.______ for American independence.a.knaveb.reactionaryc.compatriotd.nonconformiste.martyrThe ______ sound of the radiator as it released steam became an56.increasingly annoying distraction.a.sibilantb.scintillatingc.divertingd.sinuouse.scurrilousIt is helpful for salesmen to develop a good ______ with their57.customers in order to gain their trust.a.platitudeb.rapportc.ired.tributee.disinclination18 501Sentence Completion QuestionsIn such a small office setting, the office manager found he had58.______ responsibilities that required knowledge in a variety ofdifferent topics.a.heedlessb.complementaryc.mutuald.manifolde.correlativeDavids ______ entrance on stage disrupted the scene and caused59.the actors to ub their lines.a.untimelyb.precisec.lithed.fortuitouse.tensileThe settlers found an ideal location with plenty of ______ land for60.farming and a mountain stream for fresh water and irrigation.a.candidb.provincialc.arabled.timide.quaintThe ______ seventh-grader towered over the other players on his61.basketball team.a.ganglingb.studiousc.mimeticd.abjecte.reserved19 501Sentence Completion QuestionsCarson was at first attered by the ______ of his new colleagues,62.but he soon realized that their admiration rested chie y on hisconnections, not his accomplishments.a.reprisalb.adulationc.bulwarkd.rapporte.retinueFor a(n) ______ fee, it is possible to upgrade from regular gasoline63.to premium.a.nominalb.judgmentalc.existentiald.bountifule.jovialSearching frantically to find the hidden jewels, the thieves64.proceeded to ______ the entire house.a.justifyb.darkenc.amplifyd.ransacke.glorifyThe ______ deer stuck close to its mother when venturing out into65.the open field.a.starlingb.foundlingc.yearlingd.begrudginge.hatchling20 501Sentence Completion QuestionsThe police officer ______ the crowd to step back from the fire so66.that no one would get hurt.a.undulatedb.enjoinedc.stagnatedd.permeatede.delineatedJacksons poor typing skills were a ______ to finding employment67.at the nearby office complex.a.benefitb.hindrancec.partialityd.temptatione.canonThrough ______, the chef created a creamy sauce by combining68.brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon in a pan and cooking them overmedium-high heat.a.impasseb.obscurityc.decadenced.diversione.liquefactionThe defendant claimed that he was innocent and that his69.confession was ______.a.coercedb.agrantc.tersed.benigne.futile21 501Sentence Completion QuestionsHarvey was discouraged that his visa application was ______ due to70.his six convictions.a.lethargicb.immeasurablec.nullifiedd.segregatede.aggravatedThe rebel spies were charged with ______ and put on trial.71.a.seditionb.attritionc.interactiond.reiteratione.perditionKeith was ______ in his giving to friends and charities throughout72.the year, not just during the holidays.a.munificentb.portlyc.amphibiousd.guilefule.forensicCalvin reached the ______ of his career in his early thirties when73.he became president and CEO of a software company.a.zephyrb.plethorac.valed.nocturnee.zenithAlthough Id asked a simple yes or no question, Irfans reply74.was ______, and I didnt know how to interpret it.a.prodigalb.iratec.equivocald.voraciouse.harrowing22 501Sentence Completion QuestionsThe high-profile company CEO was given an ______ for speaking75.at the monthly meeting of the area business leaders society.a.expiationb.honorariumc.inoculationd.interpretatione.inquisition23 501Sentence Completion QuestionsAnswersb.Sentient(adj.) means possessing the power of sense or sense-51.perception; conscious.c.Torant(v.) means to speak loudly or violently.52.e.Negligent(adj.) means to habitually lack in giving proper care or53.attention; having a careless manner.c.Juncture(n.) is a point of time, especially one that is at a critical54.point.e.Amartyr(n.) is one who sacrifices something of supreme value,55.such as a life, for a cause or principle; a victim; one who suffersconstantly.a.Sibilant(adj.) means characterized by a hissing sound.56.b.Arapport(n.) is a relationship that is useful and harmonious.57.d.Manifold(adj.) means many and varied; of many kinds; multiple.58.a.Untimely(adj.) means happening before the proper time.59.c.Arable(adj.) means suitable for cultivation, fit for plowing and60.farming productively.a.Gangling(adj.) means awkward, lanky, or unusually tall and thin.61.b.Adulation(n.) means strong or excessive admiration or praise;62.fawning attery.a.Nominal(adj.) means small, virtually nothing, or much below63.the actual value of a thing.d.Toransack(v.) means to thoroughly search, to plunder, pillage.64.24 501Sentence Completion Questionsc.Ayearling(n.) is a young animal past its first year but not yet65.two years old.b.Toenjoin(v.) means to issue an order or command; to direct or66.impose with authority.b.Hindrance(n.) is an impediment or obstruction; a state of being67.hindered; a cause of being prevented or impeded.e.Liquefaction(n.) is the process of liquefying a solid or making a68.liquid.a.Tocoerce(v.) is to force to do through pressure, threats, or69.intimidation; to compel.c.Tonullify(v.) means to make invalid or nonexistent.70.a.Sedition(n.) means resistance, insurrection; conduct directed71.against public order and the tranquility of the state.a.Munificent(adj.) means extremely generous or liberal in giving;72.lavish.e.Zenith(n.) means the highest point of any path or course.73.c.Equivocal(adj.) means open to two or more interpretations,74.ambiguous and often intended to mislead; open to question,uncertain.b.Honorarium(n.) is payment or reward for services for which75.payment is not usually required.25 Chapter 4Zachary was doomed to a miserable life, for no matter how much76.he had, he always ______ the possessions of others.a.protractedb.exaltedc.engenderedd.covetede.filibusteredSheilas grueling hike included passing through numerous ______.77.a.terrariumsb.neoprenec.jurisdictionsd.ravinese.belfries27 501Sentence Completion QuestionsThe college professor was known on campus as a ______78.characterbland but harmless and noble in his ideals.a.staidb.stagnantc.auspiciousd.sterilee.dogmaticBecause he was so ______, the athlete was able to complete the79.obstacle course in record time.a.belligerentb.nimblec.demured.volatilee.speculativeThe toy stores extensive inventory offered a ______ of toys from80.baby items to video games for teenagers.a.manifoldb.lexiconc.burrowd.gamute.motifWith sunscreen and a good book, April ______ by the pool in her81.lounge chair while the children swam.a.ensconcedb.sustainedc.expelledd.transcendede.lolled28 501Sentence Completion QuestionsNaQuan had a terrible habit of boasting so much about his82.smallest accomplishments that his ______ became renownedthroughout the small college campus.a.vaingloryb.timidityc.diffidenced.tempestuousnesse.mockeryOnly a small number of people in the audience laughed at the83.comics ______ sense of humor, while the rest found him to be toosarcastic.a.consequentialb.avariciousc.venturousd.dauntlesse.mordantHe has long been a(n) ______ of year-round school, believing it84.would significantly improve learning and ease the burden onworking parents.a.advocateb.levityc.detractord.epiphanye.connoisseurTired of hearing the child whine for more candy, the babysitter85.finally ______ and offered him a piece of chocolate.a.relentedb.abatedc.renderedd.placatede.enumerated29 501Sentence Completion QuestionsDogs growl and show their teeth in an attempt to ______ the86.animal or person they perceive as a threat.a.bolsterb.waylayc.cowd.exacerbatee.appeaseIn biology class, Sabine observed the slugs ______, its barely87.discernible movement in the tank.a.parodyb.presciencec.torpord.insighte.vigorThe ______ instinct of a watchdog is to attack strangers who enter88.its home.a.judiciousb.intimatec.pragmaticd.melancholye.primalThe battalions ______ was a well-fortified structure near the89.enemy lines.a.labyrinthb.summaryc.villad.vinculume.garrisonMuch to my surprise, my teenage daughter was ______ to the idea90.of going out with me on Friday night instead of with her friends.a.contriteb.impartialc.partisand.deferentiale.amenable30 501Sentence Completion QuestionsThe enormous waves forced the lobster boat to ______ heavily to91.the starboard side, causing crates of lobsters to topple and fall intothe ocean.a.tri eb.degeneratec.listd.expeditee.disseminateWalking through the ______ forest in spring was a welcome escape92.from the cold, gray winter we had spent in the city.a.pliantb.verdantc.factiousd.blande.innocuousNina called the humane society when she saw her neighbor ______93.his dog.a.mandateb.forebodec.maltreatd.stipulatee.peruseMeredith used the ______ to steer the horse and keep him in line.94.a.joltb.bristlec.chined.quirte.hearthOliver was unable to ______ himself from the difficulties he had95.caused by forging the documents.a.reproveb.piquec.oustd.extricatee.broach31 501Sentence Completion QuestionsThe ______ of our expedition was still so far away that I felt we96.would never get there.a.nadirb.terminusc.speculationd.apexe.dungeonIf he expected to ______ as a doctor, Lou knew he would have to97.study hard in medical school and work long hours to gainexperience and skill.a.perpetrateb.palliatec.palpitated.prospere.mediateDoc Wilson grew up in Florida and was not prepared to face the98.______ climate of the Alaskan winter.a.freshwaterb.gelidc.compendiousd.subsidiarye.improvidentMarvins ______ prevented him from finishing his work and was99.evidenced in his large phone bills.a.loquacityb.heroismc.decadenced.depreciatione.rescission32 501Sentence Completion QuestionsThe graph clearly showed the company reaching the ______ in100.profits during the 1980s when the economy was in a boom period.a.narthexb.gulletc.gamutd.quiescencee.vertex33 501Sentence Completion QuestionsAnswersd.Tocovet(v.) is to wish or long for; to feel immoderate desire for76.that which belongs to another.d.Aravine(n.) is a deep narrow canyon.77.a.Staid(adj.) means of a steady and sober character; prudently78.reserved and colorless.b.Nimble(adj.) is quick and light in movement, to be agile.79.d.Agamut(n.) is an entire range or a whole series.80.e.Tololl(v.) is to lean, recline, or act lazily or indolently; lounge.81.a.Vainglory(n.) means excessive, pretentious, and demonstrative82.vanity.e.Mordant(adj.) means bitingly sarcastic or harshly caustic.83.a.Anadvocate(n.) is one who argues for a cause, a supporter or84.defender; one who pleads on anothers behalf.a.Torelent(v.) means to yield or comply.85.c.Tocow(v.) is to intimidate, frighten with threats or show of86.force.c.Torpor(n.) means extreme sluggishness; lethargy or apathy;87.dullness.e.Primal(adj.) means primary, the first in order or the original;88.primitive.e.Agarrison(n.) is a fort or outpost where troops are stationed;89.any military post.34 501Sentence Completion Questionse.Amenable(adj.) means disposed or willing to comply; responsive,90.willing; responsible to a higher authority, accountable.c.Tolist(v.) (related to a vessel) is to incline or to cause to lean to91.one side.b.Verdant(adj.) means green with vegetation.92.c.Tomaltreat(v.) means to treat poorly; abuse.93.d.Aquirt(n.) is a riding whip with a short handle and braided94.rawhide leash.d.Toextricate(v.) is to release from an entanglement or difficulty,95.disengage.b.Theterminus(n) is the final point or goal; the final stop on a96.transportation line.d.Toprosper(v.) means to be successful.97.b.Gelid(adj.) means icy or extremely cold; possessing a cold or98.unfriendly manner.a.Loquacity(n.) is talkativeness; the state of continual talking.99.e.Vertex(n.) means the highest point of anything; the apex or100.summit.35 Chapter 5Amie agrees with the ______ that the grass is always greener on101.the other side of the fence.a.perpetuityb.penchantc.maximd.conformatione.fortitudeVictor Frankensteins creature was a(n) ______, detested by102.everyone he met.a.itinerantb.anathemac.cosmopolitand.mercenarye.anomaly37 501Sentence Completion QuestionsJack Nicholson was at the ______ of his career when he received103.the Oscar for Best Actor.a.detrimentb.pinnaclec.oligarchyd.roguee.reposeAriana was outstanding as the moderator; she handled the104.intensely heated debate with great ______, diplomatically andtactfully keeping the conversation fair and on track.a.finesseb.pretentiousnessc.prowessd.succore.aversionThe class endured a loud and lengthy ______ by the teacher on the105.subject of submitting written work on time.a.guileb.polemicc.bravadod.tiradee.heresyLaurens ______ features, what you first noticed about her, were106.her stunning black hair and large, dark eyes.a.savvyb.af uentc.predominantd.universale.malicious38 501Sentence Completion QuestionsWhenever Tom and I would argue he would ______ with his hands107.and body to accentuate his point.a.interjectb.infusec.gesticulated.conjuree.encumberMust we be subjected to your ______ complaints all day long?108.a.tiresomeb.fearsomec.awesomed.gleesomee.wholesomeThe new political candidate refused to print ______ about her109.aggressive opponent, but that did not stop him from printing liesabout her.a.dispensationb.assignationc.renditiond.libele.compunctionAwkwardly tall and prone to tripping over her own feet, Grace felt110.her name was truly a ______.a.misnomerb.preoccupationc.universalityd.garrulitye.benevolence39 501Sentence Completion QuestionsAlthough the villagers lives were profoundly different from her111.own, Jing-Mae felt a deep ______ for the people when she servedin the Peace Corps.a.reparationb.affinityc.injunctiond.exigencye.analogySometimes late at night Sharon would gaze joyfully at her children112.as they slept and ______ in their innocence.a.sneerb.ostracizec.reveld.repudiatee.antiquateIn the famous balcony scene, Romeo ______ Juliets beauty in one113.of the most romantic soliloquies ever written.a.sanctionsb.extolsc.perusesd.beguilese.fettersIt was ______ to think that it could possibly snow in the middle of114.the desert.a.advantageousb.philosophicalc.erodingd.preventativee.preposterous40 501Sentence Completion QuestionsEvery evening at the restaurant, the reporter would eavesdrop on115.the Mayors conversations in order to ______ any information thatcould make headlines.a.ignoreb.gleanc.extold.extende.narrateThe surgeon placed a ______ on the femoral artery to bind it116.during the long and exhausting surgery.a.ligatureb.doctrinec.premised.synopsise.degenerationBy sheer ______ force, the men pushed the truck to the side of the117.road and out of danger.a.virileb.persnicketyc.meticulousd.suavee.contentiousBased on his recent poor decisions, it was obvious that Seth lacked118.even a ______ of good sense.a.debasementb.diversionc.disapprobationd.submissione.modicum41 501Sentence Completion QuestionsTo settle the dispute, the students elected a faculty member to119.serve as a(n) ______.a.maverickb.dystopiac.arbiterd.fiduciarye.martyrThe ______ newspaper accounts of the city scandal caused some120.readers to question the truth of the stories.a.luridb.vivaciousc.blithesomed.prolifice.amicableThe ______ man with amnesia was unable to recognize where121.he was.a.endogenousb.euphoricc.nonplussedd.amicablee.pliableJustins ______ solution to the problem revealed that he did not122.spend much time considering the consequences.a.facileb.obsoletec.resilientd.pristinee.ardentThe events of the evening ______ without difficulty despite the123.lack of planning on the part of the host.a.expiredb.transpiredc.retiredd.ensurede.extorted42 501Sentence Completion QuestionsIt is every American persons ______ to live the life he or she124.chooses.a.compositeb.eloquencec.prerogatived.allusione.demiseAfter the boisterous customers left the caf without tipping, Carlos125.______ at them through the restaurants front window.a.interjectedb.jostledc.gloweredd.emulatede.skulked43 501Sentence Completion QuestionsAnswersc.Maxim(n.) is an established principle or a general truth, often a101.condensed version of a practical truth.b.Ananathema(n.) is one who is detested or shunned; one who is102.cursed or damned; a curse or vehement denunciation; a formalban, curse, or excommunication.b.Apinnacle(n.) is the highest level or degree available.103.a.Finesse(n.) is the subtle, skillful handling of a situation,104.diplomacy, tact; refined or delicate performance or execution.d.Atirade(n.) is a long and blusterous speech given especially105.when the speaker is denouncing someone or something.c.Predominant(adj.) means most dominant, common, or frequent;106.to have surpassing power, in uence, or authority.c.Togesticulate(v.) means to use gestures or make motions;107.express through motion, especially while speaking.a.Tiresome(adj.) means causing to be weary.108.d.Libel(n.) is defamatory writing; misrepresentative publication109.(writing, pictures, signs) that damages a persons reputation.a.Misnomer(n.) is a misnaming of a person or place; a wrong or110.unsuitable name.b.Anaffinity(n.) is a natural attraction or liking; a feeling of111.kinship, connection or closeness, similarity; relationship bymarriage.c.Torevel(v.) is to take great pleasure or delight.112.b.Toextol(v.) means to praise highly, exalt, glorify.113.44 501Sentence Completion Questionse.Preposterous(adj.) means contrary to common sense or utterly114.absurd.b.Toglean(v.) means to gather or collect slowly; to learn or115.discover bit by bit.a.Aligature(n.) is something that ties or binds up, such as a116.bandage, wire, or cord.a.Virile(adj.) means having masculine strength; vigorous or117.energetic.e.Modicum(n.) is a small or token amount.118.c.Anarbiter(n.) is one selected or appointed to judge or decide a119.disputed issue, an arbitrator; someone with the power to settlematters at will.a.Lurid(adj.) means glaringly sensational or vivid; shocking.120.c.Nonplussed(adj.) means greatly perplexed, filled with121.bewilderment.a.Facile(adj.) means arrived at or achieved with little difficulty or122.effort, thus lacking depth, superficial; performing or speakingeffectively with effortless ease and uency, adroit, eloquent.b.Totranspire(v.) means to come to pass, to occur.123.c.Prerogative(n.) means an exclusive or special right or privilege.124.c.Toglower(v.) means to stare angrily or sullenly, to look intently125.with anger or dislike.45 Chapter 6People often referred to Noelle as ______ because she trusted126.everyone and even slept with her doors unlocked.a.naveb.elevatedc.boastfuld.panoramice.elatedKinnels re-election is being threatened by a growing ______ of127.disgruntled union members.a.rogueb.factionc.pariahd.guisee.anathema47 501Sentence Completion QuestionsThe peasants passed their weary days in much ______ and little128.comfort.a.pertinenceb.renownc.travaild.exilee.reposeLyasia is a ______ of the clarinet; she has performed solos with129.many orchestras and bands around the world.a.neophyteb.novicec.virtuosod.termagante.plethoraThe children knew that once their father made his decision, the130.new rule would be ______ because he would never change his mind.a.irrevocableb.articulatec.premeditatedd.serriede.discourteousThe haunted house displayed ______ scenes in every room,131.causing squeamish visitors to scream.a.preparatoryb.archaicc.macabred.precociouse.impetuousThe concert audience was frustrated by the poor ______ of the132.sounds coming from the speakers.a.modulationb.recriminationc.terminusd.dissidencee.assertion48 501Sentence Completion QuestionsPlease dont ______ me my successIve worked hard to earn this133.promotion!a.renegeb.begrudgec.excised.staunche.vauntWith an ______ blow of the whistle, the meddling parent134.interrupted the game to reiterate the rules of the tournament.a.industriousb.illustriousc.eloquentd.officiouse.enviableThe candidates inappropriately sexist remark was met with a135.______ of denunciations from the angry crowd.a.bastionb.fusilladec.mlanged.dichotomye.solecismThe ______ employee decided to complain publicly about the136.unacceptable working conditions.a.discreetb.prudentc.precariousd.malcontente.stupendousThe medicine man applied a sweet smelling ______ to the young137.braves wounds.a.triadb.corrosivec.parceld.unguente.pungent49 501Sentence Completion QuestionsThe judge dismissed the extraneous evidence because it was not138.______ to the trial.a.pertinentb.pretentiousc.synonymousd.abjecte.inalienableThe ______ nature of the song is supposed to be reminiscent of139.shepherds calling to their ocks at night.a.vocativeb.endemicc.surreptitiousd.preternaturale.inaneThe ______ child caused great difficulties for her parents and140.teachers because she refused to correct her bad behavior even inthe face of punishment.a.adorableb.sincerec.incorrigibled.lamentablee.demureThe internist decided to treat the ______ with medication, but also141.recommended rest and proper nutrition.a.maladyb.nonentityc.missived.repositorye.nonchalance50 501Sentence Completion QuestionsIt was such a beautiful day that I decided to go for a ______ on my142.bike down to the local park.a.expeditionb.jauntc.pilgrimaged.repaste.intimationThe castaways hut was ______ by the natives curious to see who143.the intruder was upon their island.a.besetb.surmisedc.precludedd.garnerede.laudedSometimes my grandmother would ______ all different types of144.thread so she could include more colors in the clothes she sewed.a.dauntb.raddlec.scrabbled.thrushe.empowerThe defense attorneys choice of words ______ that there were145.other possible versions of the crime, but the jury was unconvinced.a.pervadedb.insinuatedc.discountedd.imposede.ensconcedTeds enthusiasm for becoming a professional drum player ______146.when he realized he would have to practice several hours a day.a.waxedb.wanedc.derangedd.outede.preempted51 501Sentence Completion QuestionsSome would say Muzak is a(n) ______ form of music, a kind of147.background noise designed to be heard but not listened to.a.arableb.degeneratec.volatiled.pivotale.exemplaryThe teacher was dismissed for the ______ act of helping his148.students cheat on the exam.a.steadfastb.meritoriousc.unconscionabled.pristinee.fortuitousThe reformed criminal could not forget his guilty past; he was in a149.living state of ______.a.perditionb.tactc.composured.principlee.veracityThe ______ yoga instructor waited patiently for her students to150.find the proper pose, which she performed with ease.a.unabashedb.lissomec.cosmopolitand.sneeringe.disparaging52 501Sentence Completion QuestionsAnswersa.Nave(adj.) means lacking worldly experience; possessing a126.childlike innocence or simplicity.b.Afaction(n.) is a group or clique within a larger group, usually a127.minority, acting in unison in opposition to the larger group;internal dissension, con ict within an organization, nation, orother group.c.Travail(n.) means hard or agonizing labor.128.c.Virtuoso(n.) means a master in the technique of some particular129.fine art.a.Irrevocable(adj.) means irreversible; not able to be revoked or130.recalled.c.Macabre(adj.) means ghastly, horrible, or gruesome.131.a.Modulation(n.) a regulation by or adjustment to a certain132.measure, such as in music or radio waves.b.Tobegrudge(v.) means to envy the possession or enjoyment of;133.to give or allow with reluctance.d.Officious(adj.) means marked by excessive eagerness in offering134.unwanted services or advice to others; unofficial.b.Afusillade(n.) is a barrage; a rapid discharge of firearms,135.simultaneously or in rapid succession.d.Malcontent(adj.) means dissatisfied, uneasy or discontent; a136.rebel.d.Anunguent(n.) is any soothing or healing ointment or lubricant137.for local application.53 501Sentence Completion Questionsa.Pertinent(adj.) means applicable, related to the subject matter at138.hand.a.Vocative(adj.) means pertaining to the act of calling.139.c.Incorrigible(adj.) means bad to the point of being beyond140.correction; uncontrollable; impervious to change.a.Malady(n.) is a disease or disorder.141.b.Ajaunt(n.) is usually a short journey taken for pleasure.142.a.Tobeset(v.) means to surround on all sides; to annoy or harass143.persistently; to decorate with jewels.b.Toraddle(v.) means to twist together, to intertwine.144.b.Toinsinuate(v.) is to hint or suggest; to intimate.145.b.Towane(v.) means to diminish in intensity or size.146.b.Degenerate(adj.) means having declined in quality or value,147.reduced from a former or original state, to degrade.c.Unconscionable(adj.) means not restrained by conscience;148.unscrupulous.a.Perdition(n.) the most modern use of the word means eternal149.damnation, or a hell.b.Lissome(adj.) means lithe or lithesome, usually related to the150.body; moving or bending easily or limber.54 Chapter 7When we first meet Romeo, he is ______ over his unrequited love151.for Rosaline.a.broodingb.oglingc.meanderingd.embellishinge.grovelingBecause it had been worn and washed so often, Linuss favorite t-152.shirt was tattered and ______ with holes.a.salvagedb.circulatedc.riddledd.emulatede.congregated55 501Sentence Completion QuestionsHenleys ______ remarks about my presentation did not bother me153.because I knew Id done a good job.a.derogatoryb.voraciousc.tactiled.capriciouse.amiableEels swim using a rapid ______ motion that propels them through154.the water.a.dissipatingb.undulatingc.eradicatingd.objurgatinge.irritatingSick and tired of her boring job, Cecilia began to ______ what it155.would be like to quit.a.ponderb.disengagec.negated.relinquishe.alleviateThe way my father likes to ______with any salesperson to see if he156.can bargain for a lower price is embarrassing.a.striateb.variegatec.capitulated.teeme.wrangleThe ______ construction crew built large new buildings all over the157.East Coast, wherever the demand for qualified workers took them.a.laconicb.irresolutec.itinerantd.parietale.peremptory56 501Sentence Completion QuestionsThe CEOs large expense accounts proved she was a ______158.spender with the companys money.a.injuriousb.ineffectualc.liberald.malignante.insolventDaniela found the unchanging rhythm of the musical piece to be159.annoyingly ______.a.recusantb.monotonousc.irreverentd.coherente.redolentThe young, thin boy surprised his wrestling opponent with his160.______ strength.a.fraudulentb.wiryc.frolicsomed.pretentiouse.endemicThe new actresss talents were severely ______ by the local critics;161.she went on to be a distinguished member of a well-respectedacting company.a.underratedb.beratedc.placatedd.dissuadede.interred57 501Sentence Completion QuestionsTo hide his insecurity, Barton often acted like a ______ so that he162.could make people laugh.a.buffoonb.martyrc.neophyted.plebiane.wraithWhen Arnolds grandmother began to complain about the163.excruciating pain in her knees and legs, she was referred to an______ specialist for a diagnosis.a.opticalb.oralc.archeologicald.osteopathice.psychologicalCharlies ______ behavior made it clear that he had been highly164.educated in matters of etiquette.a.decorousb.surreptitiousc.erraticd.caustice.irksomeStaring at the ______ crystal blue water of the sea, Eileen thought165.she had never seen anything so beautiful.a.amboyantb.appallingc.deviousd.pristinee.fiery58 501Sentence Completion QuestionsWearing the designers latest fashions, the ______ clothing model166.sashayed down the runway.a.jauntyb.tranquilc.fanaticald.recessivee.contemplativeGiven his ______ nature, it was appropriate that he decided to be a167.trial lawyer after law school.a.lacklusterb.engrossedc.penitentd.litigiouse.obsoleteAfter her relationship ended, Patty, feeling ______, insisted on168.playing sad love songs repeatedly.a.infallibleb.plausiblec.formatived.mawkishe.persuasiveSanji went abroad as a ______ young man; when he returned two169.years later, he seemed like an experienced man of the world.a.sardonicb.egalitarianc.reticentd.callowe.loquacious59 501Sentence Completion QuestionsNormally distinguished and reserved, Robert would act ______170.when he joined his friends to cheer for their old high school teamat annual the homecoming game.a.indignantb.oafishc.poignantd.reputablee.obdurateThe protesters were concerned that the proposed legislation would171.have a(n) ______ effect on the states nature preserves.a.scintillatingb.deleteriousc.insipidd.punctiliouse.parsimoniousNot swayed by his students ______ attery, the professor told him172.that his grade would not be changed.a.forlornb.striatedc.undulatingd.unctuouse.frowsyTonya found Isaacs public declarations of his love for her ______173.and embarrassing.a.necroticb.intriguingc.witlessd.malodorouse.pliant60 501Sentence Completion QuestionsThe young kitten had a ______ look on its face when it noticed the174.menacing dog entering the yard.a.servileb.diligentc.scornfuld.pavide.optimisticAccording to pirate lore, a terrible ______ would follow whoever175.opened the treasure chest.a.precursorb.precessionc.renditiond.insurgencee.malediction61 501Sentence Completion QuestionsAnswersa.Tobrood(v.) is to be in deep thought, to think moodily or151.anxiously about something; to cover over, as with wings, inorder to protect; to hang over, as of something threatening,dark, or menacing, to loom; to be silent or sullen, sulk; to sit onor hatch eggs.c.Toriddle(v.) means to pierce with many holes.152.a.Derogatory(adj.) means tending to lessen in value, to detract or153.diminish; disparaging, belittling, injurious.b.Undulating(adj.) means characterized by a wavelike motion.154.a.Toponder(v.) is to weigh carefully in the mind.155.e.Towrangle(v.) means to bicker, dispute, create a noisy156.argument.c.Itinerant(adj.) means traveling from one place to another,157.usually on a planned course; working in one place for a shortwhile before moving onto another place to work; wandering.c.Liberal(adj.) means characterized by generosity or a willingness158.to give freely in large amounts; untraditional or broad-mindedin beliefs.b.Monotonous(adj.) means tediously lacking in variety; unvarying;159.repetitious.b.Wiry(adj.) means thin, but tough and sinewy.160.a.Underrated(adj.) means undervalued.161.a.Abuffoon(n.) is a ludicrous or bumbling person, a fool; someone162.given to clowning and amusing others through ridiculousbehavior; a clown or jester.62 501Sentence Completion Questionsd.Osteopathic(adj.) means a system of medicine pertaining to the163.bone and skeletal system.a.Decorous(adj.) means characterized by good taste in manners164.and conduct, exhibiting propriety or decorum, proper.d.Pristine(adj.) means pure, fresh and clean, as if new; original or165.primitive.a.Jaunty(adj.) means sprightly in manner; stylish or smart in166.dress.d.Litigious(adj.) means inclined to disagree or dispute, especially167.in lawsuits; argumentative.d.Mawkish(adj.) means characterized by excessive sentimentality;168.overly emotional.d.Callow(adj.) means lacking maturity or experience; immature,169.nave.b.Oafish(adj.) means acting stupid, goofy, or clumsy.170.b.Deleterious(adj.) means having a harmful or adverse effect;171.destructive, hurtful, noxious.d.Unctuous(adj.) means characterized by insincere earnestness;172.oily or fatty in appearance.c.Witless(adj.) means foolish, indiscreet, or silly.173.d.Pavid(adj.) means timid or fearful.174.e.Malediction(n.) is a curse or a proclaiming of a curse against175.someone; an imprecation.63 Chapter 8A(n) ______ spirit only causes more stress and strife; it is better to176.forgive and forget.a.apatheticb.restorativec.accidd.vindictivee.fortuitousWhen we were renovating the old house, we found a(n) ______ of177.$10 and $20 bills hidden inside the old laundry chute.a.odysseyb.matrixc.lamentd.foddere.cache65 501Sentence Completion QuestionsEven though the pilot promised it was safe, Neil was ______ to y178.during a snowstorm.a.habitualb.overzealousc.pavidd.reluctante.salaciousRon has few friends because he is ______ and cares only about179.himself.a.mundaneb.intrepidc.garrulousd.voraciouse.egocentricThe workers attempted to ______ the supervisors authority by180.negotiating terms with the clients themselves.a.contradictb.instigatec.resonated.placatee.undermineThe student failed his research paper because he chose to ______181.material from a another authors work.a.authorizeb.stimulatec.overruled.plagiarizee.meditateThe ______ old cowboy had a complexion that spoke of many182.years in the desert sun, rounding up wild horses.a.secularb.suavec.turgidd.wizenede.truant66 501Sentence Completion QuestionsThe swimmers back injury ______ his prospects for a gold medal183.at the world championship competition.a.compelledb.advancedc.jeopardizedd.maintainede.expoundedAs Ramiro strolled through his old neighborhood, he noticed184.sounds and smells that were ______ of his childhood.a.belligerentb.malleablec.reminiscentd.reconditee.incessantLynette had to learn the ______ of the insurance profession before185.she felt comfortable describing products to her clients.a.lexiconb.classicismc.junctured.cessatione.asperityMarta had to pay off her ______ to the credit card company before186.she could get a mortgage.a.stipendb.liabilityc.remunerationd.concessione.consolidationThe local high school issued a ______ on field trips until the bus187.was repaired; then traveling could begin again.a.indispensabilityb.divergencec.moratoriumd.subjectione.compulsion67 501Sentence Completion QuestionsWith Justines ______ nature and passion for art, she would make188.an excellent tour guide for the museum.a.volatileb.congenialc.serviled.edglinge.tritePatrice was a(n) ______ girl when she was teenagerlong-limbed189.and constantly tripping over her own feet.a.blitheb.resolutec.ungainlyd.preternaturale.conduciveThe employees claim of being out with the u did not seem very190.______ because he returned from sick leave with a deep tan.a.inattentiveb.inarticulatec.tactfuld.plausiblee.vulnerableThe con man used his ______ to convince the elderly woman to191.sign over her life savings to him.a.estuaryb.meleec.agrancyd.malleabilitye.wileMike proved to be ______ throw after throw, hitting the carnival192.dart games bulls eye every time.a.sedentaryb.temporalc.mediocred.infalliblee.infeasible68 501Sentence Completion QuestionsPatrick, who was always joking, added ______ to the formal dinner,193.which his sedate employer did not appreciate.a.contemplationb.ordinancec.tutelaged.levitye.sinceritySunlight shining through a window was an obvious ______ in the194.nearly every one of the artists works.a.disjunctionb.hindrancec.repugnanced.motife.varianceI like listening to Wesley go on about politics and social issues; his195.opinions are ______ with my own beliefs.a.latentb.explicitc.consonantd.ensconcede.rifeMost people will find the film silly and childish in its humor; the196.most ______ viewers will find it downright crass and offensive.a.servileb.petulantc.fastidiousd.arcanee.boisterousEven though he wanted to win the game, the coach felt that he197.would be ______ if he let the injured quarterback continue to play.a.contentiousb.remissc.erudited.stringente.reputable69 501Sentence Completion QuestionsThe goal of any company is to have its product name become198.______constantly at the forefront of the consumers mind.a.garrulousb.unctuousc.tremulousd.ubiquitouse.portentousDuring the holiday season, the ______ theme is Peace on Earth,199.Goodwill Toward All.a.mitigatedb.arrogantc.controversiald.prevalente.prestigiousOur cottage by the sea offers many days of relaxation with warm200.sunshine and soothing ______.a.zephyrsb.dervishesc.stanchionsd.ebbse.torques70 501Sentence Completion QuestionsAnswersd.Vindictive(adj.) means revengeful, hateful.176.e.Acache(n.) is a hiding place for storing or concealing provisions177.or valuables; a secret store of valuables or money, a stash.d.Reluctant(adj.) means unwilling to do what one is being called178.to do.e.Egocentric(adj.) means caring only about or interested only in179.oneself or ones needs.e.Toundermine(v.) means to subvert in an underhanded way.180.d.Toplagiarize(v.) is to steal thoughts or words in literary181.composition.d.Wizened(adj.) means withered or dry, especially with age.182.c.Jeopardize(v.) means to put in jeopardy or at risk; a hazard or183.danger.c.Reminiscent(adj.) means calling to mind or remembering.184.a.Lexicon(n.) is the vocabulary used in a language, profession,185.class, or subject.b.Liability(n.) is a debt or obligation; something for which one is186.liable.c.Moratorium(n.) is a temporary suspension or postponement of a187.planned activity.b.Congenial(adj.) means having a friendly or pleasant disposition,188.sociable; having similar tastes, habits, or temperament; suitableto ones needs or nature.c.Ungainly(adj.) means clumsy or awkward.189.71 501Sentence Completion Questionsd.Plausible(adj.) means apparently worthy of belief or praise.190.e.Wile(n.) means an act or a means of cunning deception.191.d.Infallible(adj.) means not fallible; completely trustworthy;192.certain.d.Levity(n.) is an inappropriate lack of seriousness or lightness of193.manner; frivolity.d.Motif(n.) is a recurrent theme or form in an artistic or literary194.work.c.Consonant(adj.) means in agreement or accord, harmonious;195.having similar sounds.c.Fastidious(adj.) means paying careful attention to detail,196.meticulous; difficult to please, exacting; extremely sensitive,squeamish, especially in regard to matters of cleanliness orpropriety.b.Remiss(adj.) means careless in performing duties.197.d.Ubiquitous(adj.) means being present everywhere.198.d.Prevalent(adj.) means widespread or widely accepted;199.predominant or extensive.a.Azephyris a soft, gentle breeze; a breeze that blows from the200.west.72 Chapter 9When Melinda arrived in the impoverished city, she was201.immediately ______ by bands of children begging for food.a.bedraggledb.accostedc.infiltratedd.rebukede.exacerbatedAccording to the terms of the agreement, if Nicole defaulted on202.her loan, she would have to ______ her house and car, both whichwould become property of the bank.a.usurpb.evincec.debutd.forfeite.stigmatize73 501Sentence Completion QuestionsTony was tired of roommates petty ______ about his personal life,203.so he moved out.a.appeasementsb.quipsc.quotasd.ralliese.iniquitiesThe food at the buffet table was a ______ array of delights that204.even the most disciplined dieter would find difficult to resist.a.tempestuousb.tantamountc.truculentd.temporale.tantalizingAfter fighting the five-alarm fire, the ______ firefighter could not205.relax enough to unwind and get some rest.a.amicableb.treacherousc.pliabled.durablee.overwroughtFor years Henry bore the ______ of being the only man in five206.generations of his family not to make the varsity baseball team.a.stigmab.bruntc.treatised.scintillatione.punctiliousness74 501Sentence Completion QuestionsTabitha found an overpriced dining table at the antique shop and207.tried to ______ with the shopkeeper, but he refused to lower theprice.a.haggleb.stipulatec.annunciated.ruminatee.conferThe firefighter was ______ in the news for his heroic rescue of a208.child from a burning house.a.mandatedb.inferredc.reconstitutedd.augmentede.laudedAlthough she was on a diet, Hannah intended to ______ in the209.feast of Thanksgiving.a.dilateb.enervatec.expunged.nullifye.partakeThe villagers locked their doors when they heard about the pirates210.who were ______ unprotected villages along the islands coastline.a.reformingb.maraudingc.reclaimingd.concedinge.recapitulating75 501Sentence Completion QuestionsI could tell by Angelicas ______ tone that she was still very angry211.with me.a.ingratiatingb.adjacentc.obliqued.acerbice.eloquentAfter years of living at a(n) ______ pace, Paola decided it was time212.to slow down and learn how to relax.a.freneticb.pedestrianc.pretentiousd.colloquiale.insipidThe hospital had an outbreak of chicken pox and was forced to213.______ all patients and staff to prevent more infected victims.a.clandestineb.saturatec.germinated.quarantinee.aggregateLiving on several acres of land dotted with oak and maple trees214.makes autumn leaf-raking a ______ task.a.fatuousb.toilsomec.tardyd.obsequiouse.fawningActing in the high school play served to ______ Anders appetite215.for professional acting.a.satiateb.whetc.purportd.incriminatee.corral76 501Sentence Completion QuestionsIt would take many hours of cleaning and repairing for the young216.family to transform the ______ into a clean and comfortable littlecottage.a.territoryb.manorc.hoveld.demesnee.haciendaMs. Lu allowed her son a great deal of ______ in spending his217.birthday money, because she believed it should be his decision.a.injunctionb.assimilationc.latituded.declamatione.stimulusIt was once believed that alchemists could ______ common metals218.to gold.a.transmuteb.commutec.executed.reputee.denoteThe close-up of the actor drinking the popular brand of cola in the219.movie was a ______ display of commercialism.a.dispassionateb.languidc.apatheticd.gratuitouse.unpunctual77 501Sentence Completion QuestionsJuneod was ______ after his alibi proved that he could not have220.committed the crime.a.acquittedb.protractedc.deridedd.denouncede.acquaintedThis summers movies are ______ for audiences of escape-the-heat221.mindless entertainmentnot one film offers a substantive or evenplausible plot.a.privationb.dulcetc.jargond.foddere.germaneThe dictator used propaganda and intimidation to ______ the222.revolution.a.preludeb.intimatec.congregated.irradiatee.quellStanding on the ______, the preacher greeted the parishioners223.every Sunday morning.a.steepleb.pillarc.parvisd.manifestatione.sensor78 501Sentence Completion QuestionsSimonas ______ with her money caught up with her when she224.didnt have the resources to buy a badly needed new car.a.miserlinessb.thriftinessc.wantonnessd.intuitione.predilectionThe architect designed the ceiling using wood ______ that would225.remain uncovered, creating a rustic ambience in the living room.a.pedimentsb.joistsc.mullionsd.banisterse.abutments79 501Sentence Completion QuestionsAnswersb.Toaccost(v.) means to approach and speak to someone, usually201.in a bold and aggressive manner as with a demand.d.Toforfeit(v.) means to be deprived of or lose the right to by the202.act of a crime, offense, fault, breach, or error.b.Aquip(n.) is a sarcastic or cutting jest; a witty remark.203.e.Tantalizing(adj.) means tempting, attractive, often via the204.senses.e.Overwrought(adj.) means labored to excess; anxious, agitated.205.a.Stigmameans a mark of infamy or token of disgrace.206.a.Tohaggle(v.) means to bargain, such as over a price, or dispute207.in a petty way; to wrangle.e.Tolaud(v.) is to praise, honor, or glorify.208.e.Topartake(v.) is to have a share or take part.209.b.Tomaraud(v.) is to rove and raid in quest of plunder.210.d.Acerbic(adj.) means sour or bitter in taste; sharp or biting in211.tone, character, or expression.a.Frenetic(adj.) means wildly excited or agitated, frenzied, frantic.212.d.Toquarantine(v.) means to restrict the entrance to and exit from213.any place under observation for infectious disease.b.Toilsome(adj.) means laborious or hard work.214.b.Towhet(v.) means to make more keen or eager.215.80 501Sentence Completion Questionsc.Ahovel(n.) is a small crude house; a filthy or disorganized hut216.or shed.c.Latitude(n.) is freedom from normal limitations or restraints in217.conduct; an angular distance from a plane of reference.a.Totransmute(v.) means to change in nature, substance, or form.218.d.Gratuitous(adj.) means unjustified or unnecessary; of no cost.219.a.Toacquit(v.) means to free or clear from an accusation or220.charge; to release or discharge from a duty, obligation, or debt;to behave oneself in a certain manner.d.Fodder(n.) is a consumable, often inferior resource or item, high221.in demand and usually abundant in supply.e.Toquell(v.) means to cease or suppress.222.c.Aparvis(n.) is the porch or area before a building (as a church).223.c.Wantonness(n.) means recklessness; bawdy; merciless.224.b.Joist(n.) is a small, horizontal beam that supports a ceiling or225.oor, usually made of wood, reinforced concrete, or steel.81 Chapter 10When the house on the corner burned down, the entire226.neighborhood ______ together to help to the victims re-establishtheir lives.a.ralliedb.recitedc.skulkedd.disintegratede.expeditedThe massage therapists ______ fingers quickly eased the tension in227.Blanches back.a.deftb.furtivec.listlessd.tentativee.blithe83 501Sentence Completion QuestionsJades parents were in ______ about the decision not to allow her228.to drive the family car to the prom; they both agreed that it wouldbe unsafe.a.af uenceb.redressc.refractiond.discorde.unisonAs she walked through the halls of her old grade school, Madeline229.became ______, remembering her old friends and teachers.a.prolificb.nostalgicc.credulousd.precociouse.ambitiousAfter being cleared of all charges for slander, the attorney was able230.to go back to work and ______ his role as a prosecutor.a.inhibitb.reprimandc.remandd.resumee.dissipateIgnacios pain was so ______ that he called 911.231.a.remissb.rapaciousc.genteeld.resolutee.acuteThe captain ______ the cargo to keep his ship a oat.232.a.rebukedb.listedc.disunitedd.ankede.jettisoned84 501Sentence Completion QuestionsThe teacher tried to ______ her class of their dependence on the233.number lines pasted to the tops of their desks.a.waneb.waxc.whetd.weane.wieldThe young girl was so full of enthusiasm and ______ that she234.infected the room with energy.a.languidnessb.apathyc.vivacityd.blandnesse.tenacityRicky is a ______ of the local coffee shop; you can find him there235.just about every morning.a.divab.relicc.denizend.mavericke.pariahThe child danced with ______ joy at hearing the news that her236.father had arrived home from his lengthy business trip.a.staidb.unbridledc.stealthyd.beneficiale.restrainedHaving never left the landlocked Midwest his entire life, Albert237.found that swimming in the ocean was quite a(n) ______.a.familiarityb.extrovertc.instinctd.noveltye.tabernacle85 501Sentence Completion QuestionsThe rowdy crowd at the music concert ______ Herve, and he238.spilled his soda on his pants.a.jettisonedb.harrowedc.jostledd.laudede.supercededKnown for his strong command of the courtroom, it was common239.knowledge that Judge Disantis considered outbursts fromdefendants to be ______.a.questionableb.objectionablec.antisociald.pliablee.visionaryBlinded by ______, Nicholas accepted the job offer with the240.highest pay but the least possibility of making him happy.a.ennuib.heresyc.infamyd.avaricee.temperanceIt was very unprofessional of you to ______ your assistant in front241.of everyone at the meeting; she deserves more respect, and anycriticism of her performance should be done in private.a.placateb.augmentc.usurpd.precludee.deride86 501Sentence Completion QuestionsThe log cabin had a(n) ______ feel, so it was often enjoyed by242.vacationers from the city throughout the year.a.abstractb.ersatzc.rusticd.raucouse.repellentWe knew Jana had ______ motives for running for class president:243.She wanted the nearby parking space that came with the office.a.anteriorb.interiorc.inferiord.posteriore.ulteriorThe town board heard many outraged and ______ arguments from244.the citizens against the destruction of some wooded areas in orderto build a new mall.a.tenuousb.vociferousc.vacuousd.satisfiede.egregiousThe villainous gangs hideout was a den of ______ that no one245.would dare to enter.a.innocenceb.habitantsc.iniquityd.accoladese.innovation87 501Sentence Completion QuestionsIndigestion is a common ______ of participating in a hot-dog246.eating contest.a.euphemismb.penchantc.corollaryd.juxtapositione.itineraryAlthough it was so ridiculous that no one believed it to be true, the247.reporters ______ still cost the governor his re-election.a.hegemonyb.seditionc.malaised.compendiume.calumnyPeople on the street stopped to ______ over the artists rendition248.of the Eiffel Tower, amazed by his ability to capture the detail.a.bedazzleb.innovatec.gratifyd.counteracte.objectifyThe veteran lieutenant was not happy with his ______ rank behind249.the two inexperienced men.a.tertiaryb.sillyc.unctuousd.superiore.fastenedThe prime minister was admired by all, a(n) ______ even in an250.environment of corruption and disdain.a.admonishmentb.alleviationc.nonpareild.prototypee.profanation88 501Sentence Completion QuestionsAnswersa.Torally(v.) means to come together for a common purpose or226.as a means of support; to recover or rebound.a.Deft(adj.) means quick and skillful in movement, adroit.227.e.Unison(n.) means a condition of perfect agreement and accord.228.b.Nostalgic(adj.) is sentimentally yearning for a point in the past.229.d.Toresume(v.) means to take up again after interruption.230.e.Acute(adj.) means extremely sharp or intense; keenly perceptive231.or discerning; of great importance or consequence, crucial; also,having a sharp tip or point.e.Tojettison(v.) is to toss goods overboard to lighten the load of a232.ship or aircraft to improve stability; to toss off (a burden).d.Towean(v.) means to detach someone from that to which he is233.accustomed or devoted.c.Vivacity(n.) means liveliness, to be fill of life.234.c.Adenizen(n.) is one who frequents a particular place; one who235.lives in a particular place, an inhabitant.b.Unbridled(adj.) means without restraint.236.d.Anovelty(n.) is a new or unusual thing or occurrence.237.c.Tojostle(v.) is to push or shove roughly against; to drive with238.pushing; to disturb or bump.b.Objectionable(adj.) means unpleasant or offensive.239.d.Avarice(n.) means an excessive or insatiable desire for material240.wealth; inordinate greed.89 501Sentence Completion Questionse.Toderide(v.) is to speak of or treat with contempt; to ridicule241.scornfully.c.Rustic(adj.) means rural; rough; made from rough limbs or242.trees.e.Ulterior(adj.) means lying beyond or outside what is openly243.shown or said.b.Vociferous(adj.) means making a loud outcry.244.c.Iniquity(n.) is wickedness or overwhelming injustice.245.c.Corollary(n.) means a natural consequence or result; a246.deduction or inference that follows from the proof of anotherproposition.e.Calumny(n.) means a false statement or accusation uttered247.maliciously to harm anothers reputation, slander.e.Toobjectify(v.) means to stare at amorously.248.a.Tertiary(adj.) ranking third in order of importance, position, or249.value.c.Anonpareil(n.) is a person or thing of peerless excellence.250.90 Chapter 11The queens ______ fell ill during his journey and was unable to251.negotiate on her behalf when he arrived at the economic summit.a.penuryb.miscreantc.emissaryd.denizene.zealotTai was ______ by a series of setbacks that nearly made him miss252.his deadline.a.ensconcedb.relegatedc.beleagueredd.solicitede.winnowed91 501Sentence Completion QuestionsNew York boasts many ______ restaurantsplaces that are elegant253.and frequented by famous movie stars, political figures, and otherelite members of society.a.pungentb.poshc.diminutived.mediocree.middlingPatsy was shocked to discover how much higher her IQ was than254.the ______.a.normb.stimulationc.prudenced.solitudee.derivativeAlthough she appeared confident, once she began her speech, the255.valedictorians ______ voice indicated her nervousness.a.superciliousb.resonantc.tenuousd.placatinge.tremulousDanielle cannot seem to find her niche in life; she has changed her256.______ at least three times in the past ten years.a.automationb.vocationc.plethorad.pliancye.combustion92 501Sentence Completion QuestionsThe discovery of the new element was ______; the scientist was257.looking for something else.a.insignificantb.intrepidc.eloquentd.inadvertente.emollientA charming painting of a pleasant ______ landscape hung above258.Vitalys fireplace, in marked contrast to the noise and lights of thebustling city outside his window.a.nascentb.histrionicc.bucolicd.indigenouse.ersatzAidan, who has always been painfully shy, was very ______ by the259.news that he would have to do a presentation in front of hisclassmates.a.discomfitedb.circumventedc.relegatedd.promulgatede.castigatedSince his parents had little money, Peter was ______ to his uncle260.for paying for his college education.a.allegedb.providedc.obligedd.dementede.fortified93 501Sentence Completion QuestionsWith great ______, we stepped gingerly onto the planks of the261.dilapidated bridge that spanned a rocky stream twenty feet below.a.trepidationb.instigationc.perditiond.refractione.endowmentAt the risk of sounding like an ______, the teacher assigned extra262.homework for the weekend.a.oafb.ogrec.impostd.alcovee.anathemaFelix felt that his mothers request to run her errands was a huge263.______ since he would have rather watched a soccer match with hisfriends that afternoon.a.justificationb.impositionc.preponderanced.deviatione.recourseThe paper was ______ so that it could be easily removed from the264.bound notebook.a.voraciousb.infectiousc.fickled.perforatede.uent94 501Sentence Completion QuestionsThe mad scientist ______ the potion with acid, making it not only265.useless, but also dangerous.a.corrugatedb.vitiatedc.implementedd.instigatede.titillatedJaynes paintings were not minimalist, but they were ______, using266.only the most elemental and essential elements.a.ellipticalb.truculentc.perniciousd.perfunctorye.abstemiousWendells prolonged illness was the ______ that ignited his interest267.in science and led to his illustrious career in medical research.a.hyperboleb.catalystc.penchantd.insolencee.caveatStopping to admire the ______ in the front yard, the young woman268.continued on with her gardening duties.a.paradigmb.compostc.clutterd.oleandere.patagiumThe river, ______ with new-fallen rain, over owed its banks and269.ooded the tiny village in a matter of hours.a.placatedb.turgidc.redundantd.equivalente.quarantined95 501Sentence Completion QuestionsIn a(n) ______ expression of pleasure, the infant clapped her hands270.and squealed with joy.a.overtb.obligatoryc.illusived.peremptorye.turbulentPaulas ______ humor does not amuse many people; rather many271.find it offensive and hurtful.a.nebulousb.truncatedc.stoicd.vitriolice.irtatiousThe plays ______ debut was not a good sign for the struggling272.producer.a.unsubstantialb.inauspiciousc.copiousd.disembodiede.immaterialAt one time it was in ______ for women to wear gloves and hats273.whenever they were out in public.a.goreb.gaugec.vogued.brawne.vainTo ensure that Brenda wouldnt know where we were going for her274.birthday, I took the most ______ route I could think of.a.ardentb.cravenc.enigmaticd.circuitouse.mercurial96 501Sentence Completion QuestionsThe editorial was essentially a(n) ______ to the governor, praising275.her for her enactment of a series of environmental laws and forbalancing the state budget for the first time in 20 years.a.juggernautb.imprecationc.cabald.oeuvree.encomium97 501Sentence Completion QuestionsAnswersc.Anemissary(n.) is an agent sent on a mission to represent the251.interests of someone else.c.Tobeleaguer(v.) is to harass, beset, besiege.252.b.Posh(adj.) means elegant and fashionable.253.a.Anorm(n.) is an average standard, pattern, or type.254.e.Tremulous(adj.) means characterized by quivering or255.unsteadiness.b.Vocation(n.) means a regular occupation or profession.256.d.Inadvertent(adj.) means not attentive or heedless; acting257.carelessly; unintentional.c.Bucolic(adj.) means of or characteristic of country life or people,258.rustic, especially in an idealized sense; of or characteristic ofshepherds or herdsmen, pastoral.a.Todiscomfit(v.) means to make uneasy, disconcert; to cause to259.lose ones composure; to break up or thwart the plans of,frustrate.c.Obliged(v.) means to be indebted.260.a.Trepidation(n.) means nervous uncertainty of feeling.261.b.Anogre(n.) is, in popular usage, a cruel person, or a monster.262.b.Imposition(n.) is the act of imposing something such as a burden263.or duty; an unfair demand.d.Perforated(adj.) means with a line of holes to facilitate264.separation; pierced with a pointed instrument.98 501Sentence Completion Questionsb.Tovitiate(v.) means to spoil; to make faulty or impure; to265.corrupt morally.a.Elliptical(adj.) means characterized by extreme economy of266.words or style; of, relating to, or having the shape of an ellipsis.b.Acatalyst(n.) is something that precipitates or causes a process267.or event; (in chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates achemical reaction without itself being affected in the process.d.Anoleander(n.) is a beautiful but poisonous evergreen shrub.268.b.Turgid(adj.) means swollen.269.a.Overt(adj.) means apparent, obvious.270.d.Vitriolic(adj.) means bitterly scathing; caustic.271.b.Inauspicious(adj.) means not favorable or unfortunate; not272.promising success.c.Vogue(n.) means the prevalent way or fashion.273.d.Circuitous(adj.) means having or taking a roundabout, lengthy,274.or indirect course.e.Encomium(n.) means a formal expression of praise, a glowing275.tribute.99 Chapter 12Claude felt particularly ______ as he carried the large satchel filled276.with cash through the dark streets to the bank.a.inclusiveb.vulnerablec.reclusived.unwieldye.torrentialNialls ______ attitude toward the boss is embarrassing; he does277.nearly everything for him except scratch his nose!a.subservientb.subversivec.subtled.sundrye.surly101 501Sentence Completion QuestionsAlthough she was a successful professional, Debras inability to278.accurately complete her taxes made her feel a bit ______.a.endowedb.rapturousc.ravenousd.obtusee.elatedJeremy didnt want to appear ______, but his brothers simply could279.not convince him to change his mind.a.pitifulb.scrupulousc.harmoniousd.obstinatee.unabatedBuying homeowners insurance is a wise decision because it280.provides ______ if your house should be damaged in a fire.a.chastisementb.indemnityc.clarificationd.resolutione.annulmentAlthough it was supposed to be written for the general public, the281.report was so ______ that only those with inside knowledge ofgovernment workings could understand it.a.indigenousb.ebullientc.truculentd.pugnaciouse.esoteric102 501Sentence Completion QuestionsTodd set up a rope to ______ the part of the exhibit that was off-282.limits.a.circumscribeb.laudc.effaced.undulatee.beguileThe loud clap of thunder caused the little dog to ______ all over.283.a.slatherb.quakec.enunciated.bingee.infuseFrancois fell into a groggy ______ after having suffered a high284.fever for several days.a.profundityb.sluggardc.verved.stupore.grovelBlaine had a tendency to ______ certain details of his evenings out285.when he didnt want his parents to know where he had been.a.excelb.oscillatec.corroborated.juxtaposee.omitWe took pity on the young ______ and brought him to a shelter286.where he could find food and warmth.a.waifb.perfidyc.ionicd.plaintiffe.troubadour103 501Sentence Completion QuestionsThe fire caused ______ damage to the warehouse, which forced the287.owner to demolish the building.a.sanctifiedb.equitablec.preliminaryd.irreparablee.pretentiousWhen people are in love, they may find their beloveds ______288.often annoying to or disparaged by othersto be charming andendearing.a.foiblesb.mendacityc.ennuid.aplombe.penchantsTerreh was able to ______ the traffic jam by taking a series of one-289.way streets that led to the bridge.a.staunchb.diffusec.corroborated.circumvente.juxtaposeThe risk of cheating on the test was not worth the possible ______290.of failing the class.a.specificationb.gratificationc.ramificationd.narcissisme.renegade104 501Sentence Completion QuestionsWe found that the gallons of water we had brought on our hike291.were ______, and we had to carry the extra bottles home.a.superannuatedb.extraordinaryc.derivatived.super uouse.untenableMoving all the heavy cinder blocks by hand from the driveway to292.the backyard seemed like a(n) ______ task.a.precipitousb.poignantc.onerousd.saliente.gallantClaudias ______ face gave no clue to her hard, cold heart.293.a.winsomeb.gruesomec.fatuousd.ironice.accidKeeping hot peppers in the olive oil ______ it with a spicy kick.294.a.contemplatesb.stigmatizesc.scrutinizesd.infusese.defamesShe realized mortgage rates had declined and decided it was295.______ to continue paying rent when she could now afford amonthly payment for her own home.a.referableb.relativec.subsequentd.episodice.inexpedient105 501Sentence Completion QuestionsThe deadline has been moved to this Friday, so we must ______296.our efforts and complete the project earlier than we had planned.a.waneb.ruminatec.burnishd.pilfere.expediteAs the city grew and stretched its borders, it began to feel the297.______ problems of urban sprawl and overpopulation.a.improvidentb.mendaciousc.ersatzd.concomitante.surreptitiousTerrance, a dentist, ______ to be with the media, so he could see298.the concert for free.a.facilitatedb.conjugatedc.purportedd.tendede.placated______ on a lounge chair by the pool was the very tan owner of the299.estate, relaxing in the midday sunshine.a.Tridentb.Renegadec.Fraughtd.Renownede.SupineObserving his sisters ______ behavior of riding without a helmet,300.Jorge ran to get his mother.a.contemptuousb.contentedc.fictitiousd.parlouse.pensive106 501Sentence Completion QuestionsAnswersb.Vulnerable(adj.) means assailable; capable of receiving injuries;276.open to attack.a.Subservient(adj.) means following anothers requests in a277.servantlike manner far below that which is called for.d.Obtuse(adj.) means lacking quickness of perception or intellect.278.d.Obstinate(adj.) means stubborn.279.b.Indemnity(n.) is protection from loss or damage; immunity from280.punishment; compensation for loss or damage.e.Esoteric(adj.) means designed for, confined to, or281.understandable only by a restricted number of people, anenlightened inner circle.a.Tocircumscribe(v.) is to draw a line around, encircle; to restrict282.or confine; to determine the limits of, define.b.Toquake(v.) means to shiver or tremble, as from fear or cold; to283.shake or vibrate violently.d.Stupor(n.) means profound lethargy, such as one might284.experience after being very ill.e.Toomit(v.) is to leave out; to neglect, disregard.285.a.Awaif(n.) is a stray; a homeless, neglected wanderer, especially286.a homeless child.d.Irreparable(adj.) means not capable of being remedied or287.corrected; not reparable.a.Afoible(n.) is a minor weakness or character aw; a distinctive288.behavior or attribute peculiar to an individual.107 501Sentence Completion Questionsd.Tocircumvent(v.) is to go around, bypass; to get around or avoid289.through cleverness or artful maneuvering; to surround, enclose,entrap.c.Aramification(n.) is a consequence for an action.290.d.Super uous(adj.) means extra; more than is needed, unnecessary.291.c.Onerous(adj.) is burdensome or troublesome.292.a.Winsome(adj.) means attractive.293.d.Toinfuse(v.) is to instill or cause to penetrate; to inspire.294.e.Inexpedient(adj.) means not expedient; not suitable or fit for the295.purpose; not tending to promote a proposed object.e.Toexpedite(v.) means to speed up the progress of, accelerate; to296.process or execute quickly and efficiently.d.Concomitant(adj.) means occurring or existing concurrently;297.accompanying, attendant.c.Topurport(v.) means to give false appearance of being.298.e.Supine(adj.) means lying on the back.299.d.Parlous(adj.) means dangerous, risky, or extreme.300.108 Chapter 13In an attempt to ______ the enemy, Braveheart rallied hundreds of301.fierce warriors.a.alienateb.scoffc.obliterated.ostracizee.minimizeThe film was completed on schedule despite the ______302.circumstances regarding the location and extreme weatherconditions.a.tenuousb.imperialc.crypticd.contrivede.adverse109 501Sentence Completion QuestionsThe postcard advertised a free cruise to anyone who bought a303.magazine subscription, but after reading the fine print Sasha foundthe cruise was just a ______.a.petitionb.gimmickc.compromised.referencee.motifMany employers like to visit college campuses and ______ college304.seniors to work for their companies.a.dauntb.recruitc.illuminated.dithere.outI could tell by Konrads ______ manner that he was really sorry for305.how he had treated Annette.a.callousb.erraticc.zealousd.nonchalante.contriteThe company officials felt the rising cost of health coverage was306.______ enough to raise their employees insurance premiums.a.moratoriumb.justificationc.symbolismd.dispositione.habitudeThe ______ of the sheriff s department ended at the county line.307.a.prerequisiteb.emendationc.alliterationd.jurisdictione.respite110 501Sentence Completion QuestionsRalph plays golf every chance he gets; even a weeklong golfing308.vacation could not ______ his appetite for the game.a.initiateb.satiatec.relinquishd.revivee.employWe could not describe the scene before us; it was filled with such309.______ beauty.a.inexorableb.unutterablec.uproariousd.mnemonice.fretfulThe subject matter was ______ because the mumbling professor310.spoke too quickly.a.obscureb.magnanimousc.treacherousd.vitale.maximizedArnie becomes so ______ when he talks about painting that it is311.hard not to be infected by his enthusiasm.a.laconicb.circuitousc.impertinentd.ardente.recalcitrantThe cruise ships deliciously appetizing dinner buffets encouraged312.______ among the vacationing passengers.a.gluttonyb.squabblingc.equivocationd.restrainte.queries111 501Sentence Completion QuestionsAs the pressures of her business became overwhelming, Charlotte313.chose to ______ her role as PTA president.a.expediteb.transgressc.propagated.relinquishe.retaliateDont let Julies enthusiasm fool you; shes just a ______, not a314.professional dancer.a.maverickb.denizenc.mercenaryd.mavene.dilettanteNormally, Maya would not have made so many spelling mistakes in315.her essay; she is usually ______ about her spelling.a.sumptuousb.scurrilousc.ridiculousd.scrupulouse.fatuousIt took four men two hours to move the ______ sofa up three316.ights of stairs into our apartment.a.suaveb.garrulousc.unwieldyd.pivotale.quixoticIn the Roman myth, Artemis made a pilgrimage to the ______,317.hoping to learn the answer to her dilemma.a.denouementb.decorumc.oracled.viziere.pillar112 501Sentence Completion QuestionsOrson was truly a(n) ______: towering over others at six feet nine318.inches, he was also one of the most in uential and successfulproducers in the feature film industry.a.behemothb.anathemac.demagogued.viceroye.charlatanBrian was an ______ child, he was sent to the principals office on319.numerous occasions for his rude classroom behavior.a.impeccableb.impertinentc.observantd.obscuree.adjuvantThe defendant waited anxiously for the jury to ______ the decision320.that would seal his fate.a.renderb.deprecatec.rejuvenated.disparagee.prohibitWe must ______ the information about the agenda changes321.immediately so that the conference attendees have time to adjusttheir schedules.a.burnishb.disseminatec.galvanized.placatee.admonish113 501Sentence Completion QuestionsDuring the time of the plague in the little village, the forlorn322.______ of the church bells was an almost daily sound.a.prepossessionb.premisec.de