GRE Verbal : Parts of Speech in One-Blank Texts

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Example Question #971 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Texts

Without __________ action, the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is expected to double in the coming years.

Possible Answers:

mercurial

bromidic

expedious

inchoate

imminent

Correct answer:

expedious

Explanation:

The best word here would mean prompt, or quick—so "expedious" is the best fit. Don't be tricked by "imminent," which can describe the environmental issue, but not a response to it.

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Example Question #972 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Texts

Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.

Martin accepted the news with his usual __________ demeanor, seeming utterly unaffected in the face of disaster.

Possible Answers:

phlegmatic

mercurial

malcontented

apoplectic

nihilistic

Correct answer:

phlegmatic

Explanation:

Martin's reaction is described as "unaffected," which suggests he is known to be cool, calm, or aloof. Although a nihilist might indeed be calm or aloof, the word "phlegmatic," which means "cool-headed," is closer to the meaning suggested by the context clues, and therefore the best choice.

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Example Question #973 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Texts

Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.

The lovers' __________ romance was stymied by the continuing antagonism between their families.

Possible Answers:

chimerical

intense

monolithic

utilitarian

fledgling

Correct answer:

fledgling

Explanation:

Although the lovers' romance might be intense or chimerical (fanciful or improbable), but the word "stymied" suggests putting an end to something that had only recently begun. The word "fledgling," which means "budding, young, or inexperienced," is therefore the best fit in this example.

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Example Question #974 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Texts

Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.

His __________ indifference to the lecture quickly gave way as his latent enthusiasm for the subject made itself obvious.

Possible Answers:

complete

feigned

assiduous

explicit

crucial

Correct answer:

feigned

Explanation:

The description of his enthusiasm for the subject as "latent" (present but not shown) implies that the man was not actually indifferent to begin with. This suggests his indifference was somehow a facade. The word "feigned" encapsulates this meaning best, suggesting he was faking his indifference and hiding his enthusiasm.

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Example Question #975 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Texts

Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.

The new supervisor's __________ style irked many of his employees, who felt he did not communicate enough with them, but others appreciated his conciseness.

Possible Answers:

mettlesome

noisome

contradictory

meretricious

laconic

Correct answer:

laconic

Explanation:

You are told some of the supervisor's employees are irked by his style because of his lack of communication, while others found it concise. This suggests he probably does not communicate much information, and it would be fair to assume he may be terse. "Laconic" is therefore the best word choice, as it means "using few words, not talkative."

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Example Question #976 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Texts

Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.

The courtier's __________ display at the late monarch's funeral, far from winning him the praise he desired from the new king, earned him only scorn.

Possible Answers:

tasteful

unrequited

unexpected

exceptional

lugubrious

Correct answer:

lugubrious

Explanation:

Notice the courtier is described as having an ulterior motive in doing whatever he did at the monarch's funeral. Rather than feeling genuinely aggrieved, he desired to win praise from the new king. Whatever steps he took towards this goal clearly backfired, since it "earned him only scorn." Looking at the fill-in-the-blank options, you can eliminate "tasteful" and "exceptional" because these wouldn't explain the scornful reaction. "Lugubrious" makes the most sense here, as it means "an over-the-top or insincere display of grief."

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Example Question #977 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Texts

The girl was __________, nothing could ruin her good mood.

Possible Answers:

reproving

irreproachable

irrepressible

unafilliated

unencumbered

Correct answer:

irrepressible

Explanation:

The sentence explicitly notes that "nothing could ruin her good mood." The correct answer must indicate she was always happy. "Irrepressible," meaning unable to be controlled, is the best choice among the answers.

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Example Question #978 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Texts

The girl's opinions were __________ of her reading, and were easily taken from those books.

Possible Answers:

querulous

antithetical

obscene

emblematic

anathema

Correct answer:

emblematic

Explanation:

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."

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Example Question #979 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Texts

His __________ denials were beginning to drown out his accuser's complaints.

Possible Answers:

inconsequential

reclusive

apprehensive

quiescent

vociferous

Correct answer:

vociferous

Explanation:

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.

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Example Question #980 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Texts

Her __________ tone was at odds with her desire to overthrow her superiors.

Possible Answers:

reproving

dominant

servile

condemning

belligerent

Correct answer:

servile

Explanation:

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.

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GRE Verbal : Parts of Speech in One-Blank Texts

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