Sentence Completion Flashcards
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The ancient manuscript was so _______ that historians could barely make out the faded letters.
Answer: fragile
"Fragile" means easily damaged, fitting a faded, delicate manuscript.
Though usually _______, the normally quiet student spoke passionately during the debate.
Answer: reticent
"Though" signals contrast, so "reticent" (reserved) opposes speaking passionately.
The hikers were _______ by the breathtaking view from the mountain summit.
Answer: awed
"Awed" means filled with wonder, fitting a breathtaking view.
The manager's _______ decision-making frustrated employees who needed quick answers.
Answer: indecisive
"Indecisive" means unable to decide, which would frustrate those needing answers.
The desert climate is extremely _______, with very little rainfall throughout the year.
Answer: arid
"Arid" means very dry, matching a desert with little rainfall.
His _______ remarks during the meeting offended several of his colleagues.
Answer: tactless
"Tactless" means lacking sensitivity, explaining why colleagues were offended.
The athlete's _______ training schedule left her little time for anything else.
Answer: rigorous
"Rigorous" means demanding and strict, fitting a time-consuming schedule.
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