ISEE Verbal Reasoning Practice Test 2

The collection of animals in the laboratory was a virtual ——- that included sea urchins, mice, dogs, monkeys, and chimpanzees.

The ——- of Sandra Cisneros’ works, which have sold many thousands of copies, is reflected in her ——- readership.

During her interview with local students, the dignitary exchanged her ——- public manner for a friendlier, less pretentious one.

The exterminators ——- increased the fire ant population by using a pesticide that killed a natural predator of the species.

Business letters are largely ——-, conveying unadorned information in a clear and concise manner.

When autumn comes to the Southwest, the chamisa plant blooms, and this previously ——- shrub suddenly seems to be everywhere.

In sharp contrast to the previous night’s revelry, the wedding was ——- affair.

The historian noted irony in the fact that developments considered ——- by people of that era are now viewed as having been ——-.

Only ——- stress is harmful to the immune system; the effects of short-term stress may be ——- or even, in some cases, beneficial.

In the early 1840’s the Grand Duchy of Tuscany had one of the most ——- governments in its region; the grand duke’s benign rule ——- both civil and religious liberty.