GRE Verbal : GRE Verbal Reasoning
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Example Question #1291 : Gre Verbal Reasoning
His __________ denials were beginning to drown out his accuser's complaints.
apprehensive
quiescent
inconsequential
vociferous
reclusive
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 #1292 : Gre Verbal Reasoning
Her __________ tone was at odds with her desire to overthrow her superiors.
reproving
belligerent
condemning
dominant
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 #1293 : Gre Verbal Reasoning
His __________ stance put him at odds with his more conciliatory colleagues.
discerning
belligerent
acquiescent
flippant
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 #1294 : Gre Verbal Reasoning
couture
baroque
excessive
utilitarian
rococo
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 #1295 : Gre Verbal Reasoning
Despite his confrontational statements, he proved quite __________ when he needed to make a deal.
tractable
onerous
bellicose
obscene
vociferous
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 #1296 : Gre Verbal Reasoning
By the end of his life, he had become __________ and never stayed anywhere more than a few days.
concise
peripatetic
inviolable
excessive
reclusive
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 #1297 : Gre Verbal Reasoning
The __________ speech made it clear the leader was unhappy with her opponents.
banal
vitriolic
recusant
mundane
apologetic
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 #1298 : Gre Verbal Reasoning
His __________ clothing stood out among the boring suits of his colleagues.
mundane
garish
common
squalid
banal
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."
Example Question #1300 : Gre Verbal Reasoning
The __________ nature of the job quickly made him want variety in his life.
quixotic
dynamic
eccentric
exuberant
monotonous
monotonous
The sentence explicitly notes the subject wanted "variety in his life." The correct answer will therefore be an antonym of "variety." "Monotonous," meaning dull or unvaried, is the best choice.
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