GRE Verbal : Text Completion
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Example Question #14 : Adjectives And Adverbs In One Blank Texts
The building's _____________ qualities could not outweigh its structural deficiencies.
boorish
rigorous
aesthetic
erratic
histrionic
aesthetic
The "qualities" the answer describes are something at odds with structural issues, and need to reflect the non-structural elements of a building. "Aesthetic," meaning relating to art and beauty, is the only answer choice that fits.
Example Question #960 : Gre Verbal Reasoning
The phone number was ______________, and had not been in use for years.
overwhelming
undersold
defunct
portentuous
inconsistent
defunct
The meaning of the correct answer is essentially evident with "had not been in use." This is the exact definition of "defunct."
Example Question #711 : Text Completion
After reading a variety of racist books, the man's beliefs became particularly __________.
odious
jovial
equivocal
serene
exuberant
odious
The man's beliefs changed after he had read "racist books," giving a strong clue to the correct word. Presumably, the books were hateful and nasty. "Odious," meaning repellent and hateful, is the only answer choice that fits the sentence.
Example Question #712 : Text Completion
No matter how often the teacher begged for quiet, the students remained quite _____________.
docile
impenetrable
voluble
reserved
unassuming
voluble
The teacher cannot get the students to be quiet, no matter what. The students, therefore, are being loud and boisterous. Only "voluble," meaning talkative or noisy, fits the meaning of the sentence.
Example Question #713 : Text Completion
The man's conversational style featured lots of extraneous points that were not __________ to his main idea.
effusive
excessive
munificent
germane
exuberant
germane
The man's style had "extraneous points," which means he was not staying close to the "main idea." The correct answer will the be a word that indicates staying close to the main idea. "Germane," meaning relevant or on topic, is the best answer choice.
Example Question #713 : Text Completion
Being ______________ appeared to be second nature to her, as she would help anyone who needed assistance.
avaricious
perspicacious
efficient
munificent
parsimonious
munificent
The subject's desire to "help anyone" is the chief descriptor of the correct answer in the sentence. The best choice will mean giving or generous, which is the definition of "munificent."
Example Question #715 : Text Completion
The level of ignorance on display from the crowd was ______________ to the intellectual lecturer.
gratifying
stupefying
mundane
pertinent
salvific
stupefying
All of the given answer choices could complete the sentence in some fashion, but the best option will be correct answer. The contrast between an "intellectual lecturer" and the ignorance of the crowd means the lecturer is at odds with the crowd's views. "Stupefying," meaning shocking or stunning, is the best answer choice.
Example Question #714 : Text Completion
Her children joked that her _______________ purse could hold all the world's riches.
impish
voluminous
mundane
miniscule
efficient
voluminous
The phrase "all the world's riches" makes it clear the children joked about the size of their mother's purse. "Voluminous, meaning extremely large or spacious, is the correct answer choice.
Example Question #717 : Text Completion
The political party was ________________ and unable to compete in most elections.
vibrant
germinal
vital
robust
seminal
germinal
The party was "unable to compete," which means it was not a strong or established party. The correct answer will indicate the party's weakness. "Germinal," meaning undeveloped or immature, is the correct answer.
Example Question #718 : Text Completion
The team became ______________, and soon quit following their coach's instructions.
mutinous
equivocal
obsequious
agreeable
servile
mutinous
The team's action, not following what the coach asked, is a sign they were acting against their coach. The correct answer will indicate rebellion. "Mutinous," meaning to seek to overthrow, is the correct answer.
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