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Early screening tests are important because the sooner cancer is identified, the more the situation.
Early screening tests are important because the sooner cancer is identified, the more the situation.
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"Corrigible" is an adjective that means capable of being set right or corrected.
"Corrigible" is an adjective that means capable of being set right or corrected.
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Class often ran late, and it was difficult to take any sort of comprehensible or orderly notes with such a professor.
Class often ran late, and it was difficult to take any sort of comprehensible or orderly notes with such a professor.
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"Discursive" is an adjective that means passing from one topic to another, or rambling.
"Discursive" is an adjective that means passing from one topic to another, or rambling.
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Her little brother's favorite way to her was by mimicking all her moments.
Her little brother's favorite way to her was by mimicking all her moments.
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"Mimicking all her movements" is presumably something the sister would dislike, but would not overly harm her. The correct answer will mean annoy or bother, the definition of nettle.
"Mimicking all her movements" is presumably something the sister would dislike, but would not overly harm her. The correct answer will mean annoy or bother, the definition of nettle.
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After the day long hike, everyone needed time to before hiking again.
After the day long hike, everyone needed time to before hiking again.
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"Everyone" needed a break "before hiking again." The correct answer will indicate what they needed that break for. "Recuperate," meaning to rest and get better, is the best fit among the answers.
"Everyone" needed a break "before hiking again." The correct answer will indicate what they needed that break for. "Recuperate," meaning to rest and get better, is the best fit among the answers.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Although Todd tends to be , he used a conversation partner to help him learn French.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Although Todd tends to be , he used a conversation partner to help him learn French.
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“Autodidactic” describes someone who learns on his own and teaches himself. The first phrase starting with “although” indicates that the word in the blank must be incompatible with using a conversation partner.
“Autodidactic” describes someone who learns on his own and teaches himself. The first phrase starting with “although” indicates that the word in the blank must be incompatible with using a conversation partner.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Unlike Chuck, whom most would describe as extremely , Bill rarely said an unnecessary word.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Unlike Chuck, whom most would describe as extremely , Bill rarely said an unnecessary word.
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Chuck is set up to be the opposite of Bill, who is quiet, so Chuck must be talkative. "Loquacious" means talkative, so it is the answer.
Chuck is set up to be the opposite of Bill, who is quiet, so Chuck must be talkative. "Loquacious" means talkative, so it is the answer.
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The teenage girl was usually , so few people believed her when she was actually serious.
The teenage girl was usually , so few people believed her when she was actually serious.
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The sentence details that "few people believed her when she was actually serious." This indicates that the correct answer will mean joking or unserious. "Facetious," meaning flippant or sarcastic, is the best choice among the answers.
The sentence details that "few people believed her when she was actually serious." This indicates that the correct answer will mean joking or unserious. "Facetious," meaning flippant or sarcastic, is the best choice among the answers.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Deborah disliked her teacher’s rambling speeches; she wished he were more .
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Deborah disliked her teacher’s rambling speeches; she wished he were more .
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The word that fills in the blank must contrast with a teacher who rambles. Were Deborah’s teacher more "laconic" (that is, were he more brief and to the point), then he would not likely deliver rambling speeches. "Loquacious" and "garrulous" both mean talkative, while "pedantic" means strictly concerned with formal rules and book learning.
The word that fills in the blank must contrast with a teacher who rambles. Were Deborah’s teacher more "laconic" (that is, were he more brief and to the point), then he would not likely deliver rambling speeches. "Loquacious" and "garrulous" both mean talkative, while "pedantic" means strictly concerned with formal rules and book learning.
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The scout tried to remain professional, but he could not help being about the prospect's once in a generation abilities.
The scout tried to remain professional, but he could not help being about the prospect's once in a generation abilities.
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The prospect's "once in a generation abilities" indicate the scout would be quite excited, and the fact he could not "remain professional" means he was demonstrating that excitement. "Effusive," meaning gushing and demonstrative, is the correct answer.
The prospect's "once in a generation abilities" indicate the scout would be quite excited, and the fact he could not "remain professional" means he was demonstrating that excitement. "Effusive," meaning gushing and demonstrative, is the correct answer.
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Despite widespread public support and politicians' desire to speed up the bill's passage, the legislation's progress was .
Despite widespread public support and politicians' desire to speed up the bill's passage, the legislation's progress was .
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The sentence contrasts the "politicians' desire to speed up" with the correct answer choice. therefore, the correct word will mean extremely slow, which is the definition of glacial.
The sentence contrasts the "politicians' desire to speed up" with the correct answer choice. therefore, the correct word will mean extremely slow, which is the definition of glacial.
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His hatred of horses was , and had a basis in nothing.
His hatred of horses was , and had a basis in nothing.
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The key to finding this answer is the phrase "a basis in nothing." The correct answer will demonstrate the subject's lack of reasons for his hatred. "Irrational," meaning unreasonable or without logic, is the best choice.
The key to finding this answer is the phrase "a basis in nothing." The correct answer will demonstrate the subject's lack of reasons for his hatred. "Irrational," meaning unreasonable or without logic, is the best choice.
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Fill in the blanks with the best answer.
Rather than increasing the opportunities to drill for natural gas, the bill intends to oil production near national and state parks.
Fill in the blanks with the best answer.
Rather than increasing the opportunities to drill for natural gas, the bill intends to oil production near national and state parks.
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"Inhibit" means to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level. The beginning of the sentence has the word _rather—_this is a clue that what occurs on the other half of the sentence will be the opposite of what is stated before; in this case, the bill limits production rather than increasing it.
"Inhibit" means to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level. The beginning of the sentence has the word _rather—_this is a clue that what occurs on the other half of the sentence will be the opposite of what is stated before; in this case, the bill limits production rather than increasing it.
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Although a convenient passageway for ships at high tide, the river was barely at low tide.
Although a convenient passageway for ships at high tide, the river was barely at low tide.
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The sentence contrasts the river at high tide and low tide, and says the river was "a convenient passageway . . . at high tide." The correct answer, modified by "barely," will mean passable or suitable to get through, the definition of "navigable."
The sentence contrasts the river at high tide and low tide, and says the river was "a convenient passageway . . . at high tide." The correct answer, modified by "barely," will mean passable or suitable to get through, the definition of "navigable."
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Until now, the traditional narrative of Vincent Van Gogh's death was considered . New historical evidence, according to some scholars, could show that the artist was a victim of a murder.
Fill in the blanks with the best answer.
Until now, the traditional narrative of Vincent Van Gogh's death was considered . New historical evidence, according to some scholars, could show that the artist was a victim of a murder.
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"Unequivocal" means not subject to interpretation or more than one interpretation; in this case, there was only one way of explaining Van Gogh's death until new evidence arose. "Dubitable" here is an antonym of the correct word, meaning either open to doubt or questionable.
"Unequivocal" means not subject to interpretation or more than one interpretation; in this case, there was only one way of explaining Van Gogh's death until new evidence arose. "Dubitable" here is an antonym of the correct word, meaning either open to doubt or questionable.
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Reading a book set in Paris, his desire to travel there even more.
Reading a book set in Paris, his desire to travel there even more.
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The book reading had an effect on his desire to travel to Paris, and the phrase "even more" indicate it helped that desire. "Whetted," meaning to sharpen or refine, is the best fit among the answer choices.
The book reading had an effect on his desire to travel to Paris, and the phrase "even more" indicate it helped that desire. "Whetted," meaning to sharpen or refine, is the best fit among the answer choices.
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His constantly surly demeanor made many wonder if it was a condition.
His constantly surly demeanor made many wonder if it was a condition.
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The word "constantly" is the best clue in the sentence to find the answer. The correct word will indicate the ever present nature of his "surly demeanor." "Congenital," meaning present since birth, is the correct answer.
The word "constantly" is the best clue in the sentence to find the answer. The correct word will indicate the ever present nature of his "surly demeanor." "Congenital," meaning present since birth, is the correct answer.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Raised in a wealthy and permissive home, Arthur developed the fatal tendency of indulging even the basest of his impulses; no one ever accused him of being .
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Raised in a wealthy and permissive home, Arthur developed the fatal tendency of indulging even the basest of his impulses; no one ever accused him of being .
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We know that we are looking for a word that is the opposite of how Arthur has been described, since "no one has ever" characterized him this way. So we are looking for a word that is the opposite of indulgent, and since an "abstemious" person is a person who practices self-denial, abstemious is correct.
We know that we are looking for a word that is the opposite of how Arthur has been described, since "no one has ever" characterized him this way. So we are looking for a word that is the opposite of indulgent, and since an "abstemious" person is a person who practices self-denial, abstemious is correct.
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The evangelist decided to avoid the scandals of his predecessors, making sure to live life .
The evangelist decided to avoid the scandals of his predecessors, making sure to live life .
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The evangelist is actively trying to avoid scandals, so he needs to live his life in a way that does that. The correct answer will indicate he is trying to live perfectly or without criticism, which is the definition of "irreproachably."
The evangelist is actively trying to avoid scandals, so he needs to live his life in a way that does that. The correct answer will indicate he is trying to live perfectly or without criticism, which is the definition of "irreproachably."
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The speech made it clear the leader was unhappy with her opponents.
The speech made it clear the leader was unhappy with her opponents.
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The leader's position of being "unhappy with her opponents" is the best clue in the sentence. This indicates the correct answer must mean diisappoint and/or anger. "Vitriolic," meaning full of anger and attacking, is the best choice.
The leader's position of being "unhappy with her opponents" is the best clue in the sentence. This indicates the correct answer must mean diisappoint and/or anger. "Vitriolic," meaning full of anger and attacking, is the best choice.
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Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted into the sentence, best completes the sentence.
The politician often gave answers to avoid making clear statements.
Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted into the sentence, best completes the sentence.
The politician often gave answers to avoid making clear statements.
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The politician is avoiding "making clear statements," so the correct answer will indicate his answers do just that. "Nebulous," meaning hazy, vague, or uncertain, is the best fit in the sentence.
The politician is avoiding "making clear statements," so the correct answer will indicate his answers do just that. "Nebulous," meaning hazy, vague, or uncertain, is the best fit in the sentence.
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