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Example Question #235 : Word Based Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The poor girl became upset when she spilled a drink on her new dress; she did not want any __________.
catastrophes
advice
hovels
blemishes
antidotes
blemishes
The subject of this sentence, "the girl," spilled something on her dress and stained it. So you are looking for an answer choice that means "stains" therefore the correct answer is "blemishes." A "blemish" is a stain, a small mark of imperfection. To provide further help, "antidote" is medicine for poison; a "hovel" is a small house, a shack; "catastrophe" means disaster.
Example Question #236 : Word Based Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The __________ of Hector and Achilles has been passed down for thousands of years.
juggernaut
spectator
babble
diction
legend
legend
To solve this problem you need to determine which of these answer choices refers to a story passed down for generations. The correct answer is "legend." Synonyms for "legend" include myth, fable, folk story, epic. Additionally, a "spectator" is someone who watches something, a viewer; "diction" is the way someone uses words; a "juggernaut" is an unstoppable force; "babble" is talking nonsense, drivel.
Example Question #237 : Word Based Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The company made a healthy __________ last year and was able to reinvest some of that money this year.
stance
net worth
profit
obstacle
edict
profit
You are told that the company was able to spend some of the money it had made the previous year. So, the correct answer must mean something like money made, money gained. The correct answer is therefore "profit" which means money earned, money gained. Additionally, a "stance" is a position, a way of standing; an "obstacle" is something difficult that needs to be overcome, something in the way of progress; "net worth" is how much money someone has; an "edict" is an order, a decree, a formal declaration.
Example Question #238 : Word Based Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The religious leader issued a(n) __________ that commanded all believers to be merciful and forgiving.
dwelling
edict
fear
verdict
venture
edict
Based on the content of this sentence you are looking for a noun that describes a formal order given by someone in authority. So, the correct answer is "edict." Synonyms of "edict" include decree, command, order. Additionally, a "feat" is an accomplishment, something you succeed in doing; a "verdict" is a decision; a "dwelling" is a home, a place where something lives; a "venture" is a risky journey or mission.
Example Question #241 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The __________ had to shut down after the product was deemed to be defective.
vicinity
university
regiment
barricade
factory
factory
To start with "defective" means not working properly, having problems. So, if the product was not working properly it makes sense that the place that made the product had to be shut down. A "factory" is a place where products are made in large quantities. Additionally, a "regiment" is a group of soldiers in an army; a "university" is a school for higher learning, a college; a "barricade" is a wall or defensive building; the "vicinity" means the general area that surrounds something.
Example Question #242 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
During times of war it is common for the government to spread __________ in order to unite the people against their enemy.
aromas
propaganda
conflict
assistance
legislation
propaganda
To solve this problem you are looking for a noun that means something like information used to convince people of something. The correct answer is therefore "propaganda." "Propaganda" is any idea or information that is spread by an organization in order to convince people to support what the organization is trying to do. Additionally, "legislation" is law making; "aromas" are smells; "conflict" is disagreement, arguing; "assistance" is help.
Example Question #243 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
He went by a(n) __________ so that other people at the conference would be less likely to recognize him.
mansion
alias
dispute
budget
hindrance
alias
The subject of this sentence wants people to be less likely to recognize him, so the correct answer probably relates to a disguise or piece of trickery of some kind. The correct answer is "alias" which means a false identity, a fake name used to hide one's real name. Additionally, a "budget" is the amount of money set aside to spend on something; a "mansion" is a very large house; a "dispute" is an argument; a "hindrance" is some obstacle that gets in the way.
Example Question #244 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
He got muddy playing in the park and his mother had to bleach his __________ when he got home to get the stains out.
posture
alms
garments
peer
purveyor
garments
Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a noun that means something like clothing. The correct answer is therefore "garments," which means clothing, apparel. Additionally, "alms" means food or charity given to the poor; "posture" refers to the way someone stands; a "peer" is an equal, someone who is on your level; a "purveyor" is someone who sells things, a vendor.
Example Question #245 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The __________ paid careful attention to the advice of the expert.
merchant
mentor
tycoon
novice
financier
novice
To solve this sentence you are looking for a noun that describes a person who would be likely to take advice from an "expert." An "expert" is someone who has a lot of experience in a certain area and understands how to achieve success in that area. The correct answer is "novice." A "novice" is a beginner, someone who is just starting something. Additionally, a "mentor" is someone who gives advice; a "merchant" is someone who trades goods; a "tycoon" is a successful businessman; a "financier" is someone who invests in and provides the money for some venture.
Example Question #246 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The __________ of apple cider leaked and flooded the basement.
gusto
vat
chorus
tact
vow
vat
Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a noun that describes a container used to hold liquids. The correct answer is therefore "vat." Other synonyms for "vat" include "barrel," "casket," and "tub." Additionally, a "vow" is a promise; "gusto" is enthusiasm, relish, taking pleasure in doing something; a "chorus" is a group of singers; "tact" is the quality of being sensitive when dealing with difficult or private matters.
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