GRE Verbal : Adjectives and Adverbs in One-Blank Texts
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Example Question #1002 : One Blank Texts
The girl's opinions were __________ of her reading, and were easily taken from those books.
querulous
obscene
antithetical
anathema
emblematic
emblematic
If her opinions "were easily taken from those books," it means they were not different from the books contents. The correct answer will mean representative or embodying, the definition of "emblematic."
Example Question #1003 : One Blank Texts
His __________ denials were beginning to drown out his accuser's complaints.
quiescent
vociferous
reclusive
apprehensive
inconsequential
vociferous
For the "denials" to "drown out" the "accuser's complaints," they must be much more noticeable. The correct answer must adequately reflect this level of strength. "Vociferous," meaning loudly expressive, is the best choice among the answers.
Example Question #1004 : One Blank Texts
Her __________ tone was at odds with her desire to overthrow her superiors.
belligerent
condemning
dominant
reproving
servile
servile
The sentence explicitly contrasts the missing word with "her desire to overthrow her superiors." The correct answer will show she was trying to cover up her aggressive intentions. "Servile," meaning submissive or groveling, is the best choice among the answers.
Example Question #1005 : One Blank Texts
His __________ stance put him at odds with his more conciliatory colleagues.
flippant
belligerent
discerning
acquiescent
mellow
belligerent
The missing word is contrasted with the colleagues being "more conciliatory." The correct answer has to indicate he is unwilling to compromise. "Belligerent," meaning hostile and war like, is the best choice among the answers.
Example Question #1006 : One Blank Texts
excessive
baroque
rococo
couture
utilitarian
utilitarian
The sentence explicitly says the vehicle has a "lack of style and luxury," but is "well loved." The correct answer will indicate its unglamorousness. "Utilitarian," meaning functional and basic, is the best choice among the answers.
Example Question #1007 : One Blank Texts
Despite his confrontational statements, he proved quite __________ when he needed to make a deal.
bellicose
onerous
tractable
vociferous
obscene
tractable
The sentence contrasts the missing word with his "confrontational statements." The correct answer will need to indicate that the subject was actually helpful. "Tractable," meaning obedient and dutiful, is the best choice among the answers.
Example Question #1008 : One Blank Texts
By the end of his life, he had become __________ and never stayed anywhere more than a few days.
concise
peripatetic
reclusive
inviolable
excessive
peripatetic
The key phrase in the sentence is "never stayed anywhere more than a few days." This indicates the correct answer will mean moving around or unable to stay still. "Peripatetic," meaning nomadic or wandering, is the best choice.
Example Question #1009 : One Blank Texts
The __________ speech made it clear the leader was unhappy with her opponents.
apologetic
banal
recusant
mundane
vitriolic
vitriolic
The leader's position of being "unhappy with her opponents" is the best clue in the sentence. This indicates the correct answer must mean diisappoint and/or anger. "Vitriolic," meaning full of anger and attacking, is the best choice.
Example Question #1050 : Text Completion
His __________ clothing stood out among the boring suits of his colleagues.
garish
banal
common
squalid
mundane
garish
The sentence contrasts the missing word with his colleages' "boring suits." The correct answer needs to mean the opposite of "boring." "Garish," meaning gaudy and outlandish, is the best choice among the answers.
Example Question #1299 : Gre Verbal Reasoning
For a young child, she was quite __________ in trying new and different foods.
adverse
hostile
monotonous
intrepid
stereotypical
intrepid
The "young child" is "trying new and different foods," a fact described by the missing word. The correct answer should mean brave and daring, the definition of "intrepid."
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