Test Preparation on CAT Sentence Completion -2

1.

Amie agrees with the ______ that the grass is always greener onthe other side of the fence.

Maxim (n.) is an established principle or a general truth, often a condensed version of practical truth.

2.

Victor Frankenstein's creature was a(n) ______, detested by everyone he met.

An anathema (n.) is one who is detested or shunned; one who is cursed or damned; a curse or vehement denunciation; a formal ban, curse, or ex-communication.

3.

Jack Nicholson was at the ______ of his career when he receivedthe Oscar for Best Actor.

A pinnacle (n.) is the highest level or degree available.

4.

Ariana was outstanding as the moderator; she handled the intensely heated debate with great ______, diplomatically and tactfully keeping the conversation fair and on track.

Finesse (n.) is the subtle, skillful handling of a situation,diplomacy, tact; refined or delicate performance or execution.

5.

The class endured a loud and lengthy ______ by the teacher on thesubject of submitting written work on time.

A tirade (n.) is a long and blusterous speech given especiallywhen the speaker is denouncing someone or something.

6.

Lauren?s ______ features, what you first noticed about her, wereher stunning black hair and large, dark eyes.

Predominant (adj.) means most dominant, common, or frequent;to have surpassing power, influence, or authority.

7.

Whenever Tom and I would argue he would ______ with his handsand body to accentuate his point.

To gesticulate (v.) means to use gestures or make motions;express through motion, especially while speaking.

8.

Must we be subjected to your ______ complaints all day long?

Tiresome (adj.) means causing to be weary.

9.

The new political candidate refused to print ______ about heraggressive opponent, but that did not stop him from printing liesabout her.

Libel (n.) is defamatory writing; misrepresentative publication(writing, pictures, signs) that damages a person?s reputation.

10.

Awkwardly tall and prone to tripping over her own feet, Grace felther name was truly a ______.

Misnomer (n.) is a misnaming of a person or place; a wrong orunsuitable name.


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