Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 02

Vocabulary Examination - Sentence Completion
These tests improve your vocabulary, ability to follow the internal logic of sentences and elimination skill process.

1. Recovering from the tragedy, Helena found the ________ sunrise reassuring, as it gave her something to rely on each and every morning.

a. hidden

b. clairvoyant

c. cognizant

d. deft

e. quotidian

2. When Arnold’s grandmother began to complain about the excruciating pain in her knees and legs, she was referred to an ________ specialist for a diagnosis.

a. optical

b. oral

c. archeological

d. osteopathic

e. psychological

3. Sean would ________ whenever it became his turn to do the dishes.

a. premeditate

b. palter

c. reform

d. distend

e. ponder

4. The hospital had an outbreak of chicken pox and was forced to ________ all patients and staff to prevent more infected victims.

a. clandestine

b. saturate

c. germinate

d. quarantine

e. aggregate

5. Although others were fooled by “Doctor” Winston’s speech, Lily knew him for what he was: a(n) ________.

a. panacea

b. charlatan

c. prevarication

d. accolade

e. primadonna

6. Although she was a successful professional, Debra’s inability to accurately complete her taxes made her feel a bit ________.

a. endowed

b. rapturous

c. ravenous

d. obtuse

e. elated

7. Kendrick’s talent ________ under the tutelage of Anya Kowalonek, who as a young woman had been the most accomplished pianist in her native Lithuania.

a. bantered

b. touted

c. flourished

d. embellished

e. colluded

8. Although she appeared confident, once she began her speech, the valedictorian’s ________ voice indicated her nervousness.

a. supercilious

b. resonant

c. tenuous

d. placating

e. tremulous

9. By sheer ________ force, the men pushed the truck to the side of the road and out of danger.