Fill in Blanks (Vocabulary) — Set 2
Questions 11–20 of 140
The _____ artist refused to follow conventional techniques in his work.
Correct Answer: B. maverick
Maverick refers to an independent-minded person who refuses to follow conventions. The statement about refusing to follow conventional techniques perfectly matches this definition. Conformist and traditional oppose this idea.
The _____ of the historical document raised questions about its authenticity.
Correct Answer: B. provenance
Provenance refers to the origin and history of an object. Questions about authenticity would arise from uncertain origins. Originality suggests newness, value is monetary, and location doesn't address authenticity.
The _____ between the two theories continued to perplex scientists for decades.
Correct Answer: D. paradox
Paradox refers to a seemingly contradictory or absurd situation. The fact that it perplexed scientists suggests fundamental contradiction or irreconcilability. Harmony and congruence suggest agreement, discord lacks the specific meaning needed.
His _____ remarks about the situation revealed his lack of diplomatic finesse.
Correct Answer: C. acerbic
Acerbic means sharp, bitter, or harsh in tone. The connection to lack of diplomatic finesse indicates sharp, cutting remarks. Tactful, prudent, and diplomatic all suggest the opposite quality.
The _____ of her argument was its logical inconsistency and weak evidence.
Correct Answer: B. flaw
Flaw means a defect or imperfection. The statement describes weaknesses that undermine the argument. Strength, advantage, and credibility all suggest positive qualities.
The _____ of the book captured the essence of ancient civilizations.
Correct Answer: A. content
Content refers to the material or subject matter contained in a book. Capturing the essence requires the actual information within. Cover, title, and author are related to the book but not its essence.
The _____ of the river made navigation impossible during monsoon season.
Correct Answer: C. current
Current refers to the movement of water. Strong currents make navigation difficult. While depth and width could also affect navigation, current specifically relates to water movement during monsoon.
The _____ of his actions became apparent only years later.
Correct Answer: B. consequence
Consequence means the result or effect of an action. The time delay suggests we're discovering the outcomes. Severity judges impact, intention refers to purpose, and wisdom suggests understanding.
The _____ of the patient improved significantly after the treatment.
Correct Answer: B. condition
Condition in medical context refers to the state of someone's health. Improvement in condition is a natural outcome of treatment. The others are aspects of condition but not the overall word we need.
The _____ of the professor's lectures inspired a generation of researchers.
Correct Answer: B. erudition
Erudition means extensive knowledge and scholarly learning. Inspiration of researchers requires profound knowledge. Monotony and redundancy suggest dullness, and brevity suggests incompleteness.