Sentence Completion Flashcards

The documentary filmmaker was praised for her ______ portrayal of the community, capturing both its strengths and its struggles honestly.

Answer: nuanced

Nuanced means characterized by subtle distinctions, fitting a balanced and honest portrayal of complex realities.

The athlete trained with ______ dedication, practicing for six hours every day regardless of weather or fatigue.

Answer: unwavering

Unwavering means steady and resolute, fitting someone who maintains consistent dedication without exception.

The professor's lecture was so ______ that students struggled to stay awake, despite the importance of the material.

Answer: monotonous

Monotonous means dull, tedious, and repetitious, which explains why students struggled to remain attentive.

She was known for her ______ memory; she could recall specific conversations from years ago with remarkable accuracy.

Answer: prodigious

Prodigious means remarkably great in extent, size, or degree, fitting the description of an extraordinary memory.

The CEO's ______ response to the crisis calmed investors and prevented a mass selloff of company stock.

Answer: composed

Composed means having one's feelings and expressions under control, fitting a calm response that reassures others.

The politician's speech was full of ______ promises that sounded appealing but offered no specific plan for implementation.

Answer: lofty

Lofty means noble or elevated in character but can also imply impractically ambitious or vague, fitting empty promises.

The repairs to the historic bridge were ______, designed to preserve the original structure while reinforcing its weakened sections.

Answer: sympathetic

Sympathetic in the context of restoration means respectful of and compatible with the original design.