Solve the SAT #9 FILL-IN-THE-BLANKS

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Word bank for the sentences below (words are listed alphabetically): Please put your answers in the blanks within the sentences. The correct word choice answers are at the bottom of this page.

1. It was an unfortunate __________ that angered Luigi until an arbitrator settled the dispute.

2. It is obvious that Roger is a __________ in culinary matters because he cooks rarely and prepares the simplest dishes.

3. Fran and Chris bought tickets to the concert, eager to hear the __________.

4. Last Thursday Jason took the painting he inherited to a respected __________ in the museum.

5. Is it correct to say that in Hinduism an __________ is a god like Vishnu who appears on earth in bodily form?

6. The __________ struck without warning and destroyed thousands of acres of property.

7. The salesman on the circuit who believed in __________ tried to assure his listeners that he could change metal into gold.

8. Even though the young Buddhist hoped to achieve __________, he was unable to concentrate on his meditations.

9. Hasn't your uncle, an __________ of the Chicago Cubs, seen every Cub Opening Day for 47 years?

10. The __________ had ensnared the injured rabbit, trapping it into the dense prickly foliage.

11. What an annoying __________ This accident makes the third time that Juanito has dropped the glass from his slippery hands.

12. Citizens feared the __________ who ruled in such dictatorial style that no one could be assured of safety.

13. Club members anticipated a delightful hour spent with a __________ who will spin many tales.

14. After eating shellfish that tasted a little odd, Dan felt a __________ and feared he would be sick.

15. Joyce liked the __________ inside and outside of the cozy cottage in Cornwall, England.

16. The interior designer chose fabrics with __________ appeal since her clients insisted upon buying only textures that were ³in.²

Jane's brother, a __________ of fine antique cars, consults frequently about authenticity.

18. Megan played a role in the __________ that was both subtle and quite amusing.

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    ANSWERS:
    1. Imbroglio, 2. Dilettante, 3. Virtuoso, 4. Cognoscente, 5. Avatar, 6. Juggernaut, 7. Alchemy, 8. Nirvana, 9. Aficionado, 10. Chaparral, 11. Peccadillo, 12. Junta, 13. Raconteur, 14. Malaise, 15. Ambiance, 16. Bourgeois, 17. Connoisseur, 18. Vignette

    Word Bank (alphabetically):
    Aficionado, Alchemy, Ambiance, Avatar, Bourgeois, Chaparral, Cognoscente, Connoisseur, Dilettante, Imbroglio, Juggernaut, Junta, Malaise, Nirvana, Peccadillo, Raconteur, Vignette, Virtuoso

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