Sentence Equivalence Advanced Questions Flashcards

The memoir was praised for its ______ tone, refusing to flatter its subject or excuse his failings. Which pair completes it?

Answer: unsparing ... candid

'Unsparing' and 'candid' both convey honest, unflinching treatment of the subject.

His arguments, though superficially persuasive, rested on ______ premises that crumbled under scrutiny. Which two words fit?

Answer: specious ... fallacious

'Specious' and 'fallacious' both describe reasoning that seems sound but is flawed.

The mountaineers showed remarkable ______ in pressing on despite frostbite, exhaustion, and dwindling supplies. Which pair works?

Answer: fortitude ... tenacity

'Fortitude' and 'tenacity' both denote enduring courage and persistence under hardship.

Rather than clarifying the issue, the lengthy report only ______ matters with jargon and digressions. Which two words complete it?

Answer: obfuscated ... muddled

'Obfuscated' and 'muddled' both mean made confusing, opposite to clarifying.

The audience grew ______ as the speaker droned on, glancing repeatedly at the clock. Which pair fits?

Answer: restive ... fidgety

'Restive' and 'fidgety' both convey restless impatience, matching the clock-watching.

Critics found the film's ending ______, leaving too many questions deliberately unanswered. Which two words complete it?

Answer: inconclusive ... ambiguous

'Inconclusive' and 'ambiguous' both describe an ending that resolves nothing clearly.

The philanthropist's gift was entirely ______, given without expectation of recognition or return. Which pair works?

Answer: altruistic ... magnanimous

'Altruistic' and 'magnanimous' both denote generous selflessness, matching no expected return.