Question 1 of 23
The following sentence has a blank indicating that something has been left out Beneath the sentence are four words or phrases Choose the word or phrase that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker leaves an impression on audiences: children especially remember the dazzling costumes and stirring music. Which word best completes the sentence?
- A. amorphous
- B. indelible
- C. ineffable
- D. inscrutable
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: B
The word "indelible" effectively conveys the lasting impact that Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker has on audiences, particularly children, suggesting that the memories created are unforgettable. Option A, "amorphous," refers to something lacking a clear shape or form, which does not apply to the vivid impressions made by the performance. Option C, "ineffable," describes something too great to be expressed in words, which, while fitting in some contexts, does not specifically capture the idea of lasting memory. Option D, "inscrutable," means something that is difficult to understand or interpret, which is not relevant to the memorable experience described.
The word "indelible" effectively conveys the lasting impact that Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker has on audiences, particularly children, suggesting that the memories created are unforgettable. Option A, "amorphous," refers to something lacking a clear shape or form, which does not apply to the vivid impressions made by the performance. Option C, "ineffable," describes something too great to be expressed in words, which, while fitting in some contexts, does not specifically capture the idea of lasting memory. Option D, "inscrutable," means something that is difficult to understand or interpret, which is not relevant to the memorable experience described.