GRE Verbal : One-Blank Texts
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Example Question #657 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Texts
He had grown from an awkward kid to a _______________ young adult in a matter of just a few years.
reclusive
voracious
personable
reticent
salacious
personable
The structure of the sentence contrasts "awkward kid" with the correct answer. The right choice will be a word meaning the opposite of "awkward." Of the answer choices, only "personable," meaning likable and attractive, fits the sentence.
Example Question #658 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Texts
Her desire to read was ________________, and she had read half the library in the summer.
ambivalent
munificent
voracious
underwhelming
perspicacious
voracious
The amount the subject of the sentence read means she had a very strong desire to read. The correct answer will mean extreme desire. "Voracious," meaning rapacious or extremely hungry, is the correct answer.
Example Question #659 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Texts
The crowd became _____________ when it was announced the headline band would not appear.
gracious
acquiescent
subservient
raucous
mundane
raucous
The crowd would be upset when the cancellation was announced, and would show it. The correct answer will indicate both the crowd's displeasure and how they are showing it. "Raucous," meaning upset and noisy, is the best choice.
Example Question #660 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Texts
The scout tried to remain professional, but he could not help being _____________ about the prospect's once in a generation abilities.
effusive
subtle
underwhelming
rancourous
irascible
effusive
The prospect's "once in a generation abilities" indicate the scout would be quite excited, and the fact he could not "remain professional" means he was demonstrating that excitement. "Effusive," meaning gushing and demonstrative, is the correct answer.
Example Question #31 : Adjectives And Adverbs In One Blank Texts
Despite widespread public support and politicians' desire to speed up the bill's passage, the legislation's progress was ___________.
voluble
glacial
portentuous
pertinent
mundane
glacial
The sentence contrasts the "politicians' desire to speed up" with the correct answer choice. therefore, the correct word will mean extremely slow, which is the definition of glacial.
Example Question #32 : Adjectives And Adverbs In One Blank Texts
His hatred of horses was _______________, and had a basis in nothing.
munificent
succinct
irrational
responsible
deferential
irrational
The key to finding this answer is the phrase "a basis in nothing." The correct answer will demonstrate the subject's lack of reasons for his hatred. "Irrational," meaning unreasonable or without logic, is the best choice.
Example Question #681 : One Blank Texts
Although a convenient passageway for ships at high tide, the river was barely ___________ at low tide.
combustible
personable
affable
voluble
navigable
navigable
The sentence contrasts the river at high tide and low tide, and says the river was "a convenient passageway . . . at high tide." The correct answer, modified by "barely," will mean passable or suitable to get through, the definition of "navigable."
Example Question #34 : Adjectives And Adverbs In One Blank Texts
His constantly surly demeanor made many wonder if it was a ______________ condition.
transient
congenital
succinct
gratuitous
temporary
congenital
The word "constantly" is the best clue in the sentence to find the answer. The correct word will indicate the ever present nature of his "surly demeanor." "Congenital," meaning present since birth, is the correct answer.
Example Question #35 : Adjectives And Adverbs In One Blank Texts
The evangelist decided to avoid the scandals of his predecessors, making sure to live life ___________.
negligently
egregiously
lasciviously
officiously
irreproachably
irreproachably
The evangelist is actively trying to avoid scandals, so he needs to live his life in a way that does that. The correct answer will indicate he is trying to live perfectly or without criticism, which is the definition of "irreproachably."
Example Question #36 : Adjectives And Adverbs In One Blank Texts
The prosecutor was accused of covering up ______________ evidence that would exonerate the defendants he tried.
trivial
irrational
pertinent
defunct
irksome
pertinent
The fact the prosecutor is charged with a cover up and that the evidence would exonerate defendants indicates the seriousness of the evidence. The correct answer will demonstrate that seriousness. "Pertinent," meaning relevant, is the best fit in the sentence.
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