ISEE Verbal Reasoning Practice Test 1

Architects define a physical structure as a set of materials arranged in such a way that these materials can ——- the downward pull of gravity.

Carl had a reputation for being a ____ because he fearlessly skied down the steepest trail.

The detectives believed that the fingerprints on the glass was ______ evidence; it definitely placed the defendant at the scene of the crime.

The model of ___, he displayed impeccable manners and excellent taste.

Despite our best efforts to protect the environment and keep it safe, until the problems of pollution are ____, the future of our environment seems, at best, ____.

Anderson’s callous habit of ——- the suggestions of his coworkers made him seem ——- to them.

Instead of presenting a balanced view of both sides of the issue, the speaker became increasingly ——-, insisting on the correctness of his position.

In a society that abhors ——-, the nonconformist is persistently ——-.

Conflicting standards for allowable radiation levels in foods made ——- appraisals of the damage to crops following the reactor meltdown extremely difficult.

During the ————, which deprived the entire region of rain for two consecutive months, the town had a difficult time surviving the ——– weather that left plants withered and people parched.