Test Preparation on CAT Sentence Completion -5
1.
Observing his sister's ______ behavior of riding without a helmet, Jorge ran to get his mother.
Parlous (adj.) means dangerous, risky, or extreme.
2.
In an attempt to ______ the enemy, Braveheart rallied hundreds of fierce warriors.
To obliterate (v.) means to blot out or destroy.
3.
The film was completed on schedule despite the ______circumstances regarding the location and extreme weather conditions.
Adverse (adj.) means acting against or contrary to; unfavorable; or opposed or opposing.
4.
The postcard advertised a free cruise to anyone who bought a magazine subscription, but after reading the fine print Sasha found the cruise was just a ______.
A gimmick (n.) is a tricky scheme or gadget.
5.
Many employers like to visit college campuses and ______ collegeseniors to work for their companies.
To recruit (v.) means to seek to induct or enroll; to enlist.
6.
I could tell by Konrad?s ______ manner that he was really sorry forhow he had treated Annette.
Contrite (adj.) means feeling or expressing sorrow or regret forone?s sins or offenses; penitent.
7.
The company officials felt the rising cost of health coverage was______ enough to raise their employees? insurance premiums.
Justification (n.) is an explanation or reason that justifies orshows something to be necessary.
8.
The ______ of the sheriff?s department ended at the county line.
Jurisdiction (n.) is authority or power; sphere of power orauthority.
9.
Ralph plays golf every chance he gets; even a weeklong golfingvacation could not ______ his appetite for the game.
To satiate (v.) means to satisfy fully the appetite or desire of.
10.
We could not describe the scene before us; it was filled with such______ beauty.
Unutterable (adj.) means inexpressible.
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