DSAT - Sentence Completions (Vocab Test: Word Lists 1 – 2)
1) Despite his attempts to apologize, his actions were seen as a(n) _____, causing many to feel
uncomfortable around him.
A) demanding
B) prevalent
C) frivolous
D) rabid
2) During the meeting, she continued to _____, making it difficult for others to follow the main
points of the discussion.
A) obfuscate
B) clarify
C) simplify
D) summarize
3) In an effort to avoid punishment, he tried to _____ an alibi, but it was quickly exposed as a lie.
A) fabricate
B) hallow
C) abdicate
D) relinquish
4) His _____ was not just a simple mistake; it was a major social blunder that everyone noticed.
A) gaffe
B) cache
C) gait
D) ulterior motive
5) She approached every task with a _____ attitude, refusing to give up no matter how difficult it
was.
A) obdurate
B) ebullient
C) taciturn
D) complacent
6) The team spent countless hours _____ the new system, ensuring every detail was perfect.
A) fabricating
B) wallowing
C) abdicating
D) lacerating
7) After years of _____ work, he was exhausted and no longer found joy in his profession.
A) jaded
B) ubiquitous
C) kinetic
D) saccharine
8) The _____ of the historic building was both impressive and intimidating to passersby.
A) facade
B) cache
C) gait
D) idiosyncrasy
9) Her speech was filled with so much _____ that it was nearly impossible to understand her
main points.
A) cacophony
B) palatability
C) naiveté
D) jargon
10) Whenever a conflict arose, he would try to _____ the situation by speaking calmly and
rationally.
A) pacify
B) obfuscate
C) exacerbate
D) instigate
11) They found themselves in a _____, unable to find a way out of the complex and dangerous
situation.
A) quagmire
B) gall
C) calamity
D) facet
12) She continued to _____ him with questions, never giving him a moment of peace.
A) badger
B) abdicate
C) hackney
D) ebullient
13) His explanation was so _____ that no one in the room could follow what he was saying.
A) obfuscating
B) jargon-filled
C) taciturn
D) ubiquitous
14) He attempted to _____ his involvement in the scandal, but ultimately, the truth came out.
A) fabricate
B) abdicate
C) obdurate
D) conceal
15) She always conducted herself with a _____ demeanor, making everyone feel at ease around
her.
A) taciturn
B) ebullient
C) naive
D) palatable
16) The group's _____ was so unrealistic that it was difficult to take them seriously.
A) ideology
B) gaffe
C) idiosyncrasy
D) nadir
17) After the accident, he had a severe _____ that required immediate medical attention.
A) laceration
B) gall
C) facade
D) cache
18) She treated everyone with _____, always showing generosity and kindness even to strangers.
A) magnanimity
B) obduracy
C) naiveté
D) vacillation
19) Finding himself in a financial _____, he had to take drastic measures to avoid bankruptcy.
A) quagmire
B) calamity
C) gall
D) ebullience
20) She managed to _____ the complex situation with remarkable efficiency and calm.
A) laboriously handle
B) taciturnly approach
C) make palatable
D) navigate
ANSWERS
1) Rabid
2) Obfuscate
3) Fabricate
4) Gaffe
5) Obdurate
6) Fabricating
7) Jaded
8) Façade
9) Jargon
10) Pacify
11) Quagmire
12) Badger
13) Obfuscating
14) Conceal
15) Palatable
16) Ideology
17) Laceration
18) Magnanimity
19) Quagmire
20) Navigate
