GRE Verbal : One-Blank Texts
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Example Question #111 : Text Completion
The entire organization called for a complete __________________ of the actions of their disgraced former president.
derision
exacerbation
deliberation
delineation
immoderation
delineation
The phrasing and structure of the sentence indicate the organization does not know about all the former president's actions. The correct answer will mean explanation or outlining, which is the definition of "delineation."
Example Question #112 : Text Completion
His walk had a number of _____________________ that made him identifiable from a distance.
idiosyncracies
ruminations
obsessions
euphemisms
transgressions
idiosyncracies
If the subject is "identifiable from a distance," this means his walk is unique to him, and the correct answer will reflect this. "Idiosyncracies," meaning personal peculiarities, is the best fit among the answer choices.
Example Question #113 : Text Completion
His use of pseudonyms in ______________ allowed readers to think the magazine was written by more than one person.
eulogies
edifices
cudgels
euphemisms
bylines
bylines
The reference to magazine writing is the best clue to finding the answer. The correct choice will have something to do with magazines or writing. "Bylines," the line indicating the author of an article, is the best fit among the answers.
Example Question #114 : Text Completion
He immediately sought a ______________ for his sunburn when he woke up in the morning.
calcification
liniment
trinket
subpoena
portent
liniment
The subject of the sentence is trying to find something for a sunburn, which is painful. The correct answer will indicate help for the sunburn. "Liniment," a soothing lotion or cream, is the best choice.
Example Question #71 : One Blank Texts
Her history of thievery and robbery made many think her plan was just a __________.
paragon
detour
portent
neologism
ruse
ruse
The "thievery and robbery" would make people think she would do it again. The correct answer will then mean something or criminal or devious. "Ruse," meaning trick or deception, is the best fit among the answers.
Example Question #72 : One Blank Texts
The poor acoustics and open floor plan made the office produce a general _____________ when everyone was present
subpoena
negligence
omniscience
pragmatism
cacophony
cacophony
The sentence refers to "poor acoustics" as a source of the problem described by the missing word. The correct answer will therefore have to do with acoustics or sound. "Cacophony," meaning loud or discordant noises, is the best choice.
Example Question #73 : One Blank Texts
The ________________ of being the only redhead in a family of blondes made her want to change her hair color.
ignominy
negligence
transience
sagacity
reticence
ignominy
The fact she wanted "to change her hair color" indicate she was somehow embarassed. The correct answer will need to mean shame or embarassment, which is the definition of "ignominy."
Example Question #74 : One Blank Texts
To explain many of the book's oddities, the author snuck in a brief _____________ at the front as a guide.
tome
preamble
digression
recantation
precedent
preamble
The indication the missing word is at the front of the book is the best clue to finding the answer. A "preamble" is a word for brief introductory material at the front of a text, and is the correct answer.
Example Question #75 : One Blank Texts
While the millionaire believed it best to announce his charitable giving, many critics thought he wanted to advertise his ______________ too much.
parsimoniousness
recalcitrance
altruism
pragmatism
cynicism
altruism
The entire issue of the sentence is the millionaire's "charitable giving," and the missing word follows this. The correct answer will mean giving to others or putting others first, the definition of "altruism."
Example Question #78 : One Blank Texts
To be truly authentic, stews at the Renaissance Fair were cooked in giant _____________.
trinkets
cauldrons
tagines
ceramics
bulwarks
cauldrons
The two best keys to the answer are "stews" and "giant." The answer will therefore mean a large cooking pot, which is the definition of "cauldron."
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