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.
vociferous
reclusive
quiescent
inconsequential
apprehensive
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
dominant
servile
belligerent
condemning
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.
flippant
discerning
belligerent
mellow
acquiescent
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
excessive
couture
rococo
utilitarian
baroque
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.
excessive
reclusive
inviolable
concise
peripatetic
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.
vitriolic
banal
mundane
apologetic
recusant
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.
banal
squalid
garish
common
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.
intrepid
hostile
stereotypical
monotonous
adverse
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.
eccentric
quixotic
exuberant
monotonous
dynamic
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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