GRE Verbal : Adjectives and Adverbs in One-Blank Texts
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Example Question #960 : Gre Verbal Reasoning
The phone number was ______________, and had not been in use for years.
overwhelming
undersold
defunct
portentuous
inconsistent
defunct
The meaning of the correct answer is essentially evident with "had not been in use." This is the exact definition of "defunct."
Example Question #712 : Text Completion
After reading a variety of racist books, the man's beliefs became particularly __________.
exuberant
equivocal
serene
odious
jovial
odious
The man's beliefs changed after he had read "racist books," giving a strong clue to the correct word. Presumably, the books were hateful and nasty. "Odious," meaning repellent and hateful, is the only answer choice that fits the sentence.
Example Question #713 : Text Completion
No matter how often the teacher begged for quiet, the students remained quite _____________.
unassuming
docile
reserved
impenetrable
voluble
voluble
The teacher cannot get the students to be quiet, no matter what. The students, therefore, are being loud and boisterous. Only "voluble," meaning talkative or noisy, fits the meaning of the sentence.
Example Question #714 : Text Completion
The man's conversational style featured lots of extraneous points that were not __________ to his main idea.
germane
munificent
excessive
effusive
exuberant
germane
The man's style had "extraneous points," which means he was not staying close to the "main idea." The correct answer will the be a word that indicates staying close to the main idea. "Germane," meaning relevant or on topic, is the best answer choice.
Example Question #715 : Text Completion
Being ______________ appeared to be second nature to her, as she would help anyone who needed assistance.
munificent
perspicacious
efficient
parsimonious
avaricious
munificent
The subject's desire to "help anyone" is the chief descriptor of the correct answer in the sentence. The best choice will mean giving or generous, which is the definition of "munificent."
Example Question #716 : Text Completion
The level of ignorance on display from the crowd was ______________ to the intellectual lecturer.
salvific
mundane
gratifying
stupefying
pertinent
stupefying
All of the given answer choices could complete the sentence in some fashion, but the best option will be correct answer. The contrast between an "intellectual lecturer" and the ignorance of the crowd means the lecturer is at odds with the crowd's views. "Stupefying," meaning shocking or stunning, is the best answer choice.
Example Question #717 : Text Completion
Her children joked that her _______________ purse could hold all the world's riches.
mundane
impish
voluminous
efficient
miniscule
voluminous
The phrase "all the world's riches" makes it clear the children joked about the size of their mother's purse. "Voluminous, meaning extremely large or spacious, is the correct answer choice.
Example Question #718 : Text Completion
The political party was ________________ and unable to compete in most elections.
robust
germinal
seminal
vital
vibrant
germinal
The party was "unable to compete," which means it was not a strong or established party. The correct answer will indicate the party's weakness. "Germinal," meaning undeveloped or immature, is the correct answer.
Example Question #719 : Text Completion
The team became ______________, and soon quit following their coach's instructions.
agreeable
obsequious
servile
equivocal
mutinous
mutinous
The team's action, not following what the coach asked, is a sign they were acting against their coach. The correct answer will indicate rebellion. "Mutinous," meaning to seek to overthrow, is the correct answer.
Example Question #681 : One Blank Texts
He had grown from an awkward kid to a _______________ young adult in a matter of just a few years.
salacious
reclusive
reticent
voracious
personable
personable
The structure of the sentence contrasts "awkward kid" with the correct answer. The right choice will be a word meaning the opposite of "awkward." Of the answer choices, only "personable," meaning likable and attractive, fits the sentence.
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