GRE Verbal : GRE Verbal Reasoning
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Example Question #701 : Gre Verbal Reasoning
Although he believed he was the perfect candidate, he never ____________ the man who received the promotion instead.
lavished
adored
complimented
begrudged
beknighted
begrudged
The sentence contrasts the candidate's belief in his perfection with the way he approached the promoted man. The correct answer will show there was never any ill will from the candidate. "Begrudged," meaning to resent, is the best fit in the sentence.
Example Question #702 : Gre Verbal Reasoning
The company's board slowly _____________ around the plan of buying out their competitor.
equivocated
muddled
splintered
dismembered
congealed
congealed
The board eventually agreed, as the sentence indicates the board decided on the plan to sell. The correct answer will describe the board coming together "around the plan." "Congealed," meaning to solidify, is the best fit among the answer choices.
Example Question #14 : Verbs In One Blank Texts
The entire city block had to be ____________ to make room for the new arena.
ratified
coalesced
enlivened
razed
envisaged
razed
The city block is in the way of the new arena, which is why it has "to make room for the new arena." The correct answer will indicate the block was destroyed for the arena. "Razed," meaning completely destroyed or flattened, is the best choice.
Example Question #701 : Gre Verbal Reasoning
Over time, his interest in politics _____________ and eventually he hardly followed it at all.
goaded
waned
obviated
belabored
enlarged
waned
The fact his interest became something "he hardly followed" means the correct answer will show a drop off in interest. "Waned," meaning to fall off or lessen, is the best fit in the sentence.
Example Question #22 : Verbs In One Blank Texts
The boy was _____________ by the older girl's stories of college, and desperately wanted to attend her school.
tried
besmirched
beguiled
jaded
scarred
beguiled
The boy's desire to attend the girl's college means he was clearly impressed with her stories. The correct answer will indicate his appreciation for her stories. "Beguiled," which means charmed,or even lured, is the correct answer.
Example Question #23 : Verbs In One Blank Texts
The young man's reckless behavior was often the result of being ______________ into action by his friends.
waived
waned
belied
goaded
waxed
goaded
The young man's friends were effectively causing his behavior and the correct answer will indicate their encouragement. "Goaded," meaning prodded or urged, is the best fit in the sentence.
Example Question #24 : Verbs In One Blank Texts
His argument was well-received at first, but he _____________ it until the audience wanted him to end.
beknighted
belabored
subverted
enlivened
enhanced
belabored
The final clause of the sentence, "the audience wanted him to end," indicates the speaker went too long. The correct answer will fully bring this meaning to the sentence. "Belabored," meaning to explain an argument in too much detail, is the best choice among the answers.
Example Question #25 : Verbs In One Blank Texts
The professor's sharp voice ________________ on her, and she was unsure if she could remain in the class.
waxed
jaded
piqued
soothed
grated
grated
The "professor's sharp voice," and the subject's desire to leave the class mean the voice bothered her, and the best choice will show this. "Grated," meaning to aggravate or annoy, is the correct answer.
Example Question #26 : Verbs In One Blank Texts
The girl's love of dogs ______________ until her parents had no choice but to buy her a puppy.
jaded
goaded
strutted
waived
waxed
waxed
The parents' feeling that they had to buy a puppy indicates the "girl's love of dogs" was strong. The correct answer will indicate the growth or strength of that love. "Waxed," meaning to grow or increase, is the best choice.
Example Question #27 : Verbs In One Blank Texts
The self-centered girl did not understand that being _____________ by potential boyfriends was a problem many of her peers envied.
begrudged
negated
petrified
belied
beleaguered
beleaguered
The fact the girl's "problem" is desired by others means she was receiving attention from "potential boyfriends." The correct answer will infer this and keep the sarcastic tone of the sentence. "Beleaguered," meaning annoyed or badgered, is the best answer choice.
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