Verbs in One-Blank Texts - GRE Verbal
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After the scandal, members ______________ the party in large numbers and left it a shell of its former self.
After the scandal, members ______________ the party in large numbers and left it a shell of its former self.
The phrase "a shell of its former self" indicates the party shrunk in size. The correct answer will indicate the movement of the members out of the party. "Evacuate," meaning to vacate or empty, is the best choice.
The phrase "a shell of its former self" indicates the party shrunk in size. The correct answer will indicate the movement of the members out of the party. "Evacuate," meaning to vacate or empty, is the best choice.
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Old ballplayers often ________________ changes in the game as evidence modern players are weak.
Old ballplayers often ________________ changes in the game as evidence modern players are weak.
The fact the "old ballplayers" think "modern ballplayers are weak" indicates they dislike the changes in the game. The correct answer will indicate hatred or disagreement. "Bemoan, meaning to complain or lament, is the best fit.
The fact the "old ballplayers" think "modern ballplayers are weak" indicates they dislike the changes in the game. The correct answer will indicate hatred or disagreement. "Bemoan, meaning to complain or lament, is the best fit.
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The goal of the army's mission was to ______________ prisoners held in an enemy camp.
The goal of the army's mission was to ______________ prisoners held in an enemy camp.
The sentence says the mission concerns "prisoners held in an enemy camp." Presumably, the army wants to have its prisoners out of an enemy camp. "Emancipate," meaning to set free, is the correct answer.
The sentence says the mission concerns "prisoners held in an enemy camp." Presumably, the army wants to have its prisoners out of an enemy camp. "Emancipate," meaning to set free, is the correct answer.
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His reckless driving ______________ the safety of his passengers.
His reckless driving ______________ the safety of his passengers.
The "reckless driving" is affecting "the safety of his passengers" through the missing word. The correct answer will indicate some harm to the safety of the passengers. "Jeopardized," meaning to put at risk or endanger, is the best choice.
The "reckless driving" is affecting "the safety of his passengers" through the missing word. The correct answer will indicate some harm to the safety of the passengers. "Jeopardized," meaning to put at risk or endanger, is the best choice.
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His first action as leader was to ______________ those who opposed him to unimportant positions.
His first action as leader was to ______________ those who opposed him to unimportant positions.
The new leader is making his opponents go to "unimportant positions." The correct answer will indicate this movement to irrelevance. "Relegate," meaning dismissed to a lower position, is the best choice.
The new leader is making his opponents go to "unimportant positions." The correct answer will indicate this movement to irrelevance. "Relegate," meaning dismissed to a lower position, is the best choice.
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He was never one to follow any rules, and openly ________________ any guidelines placed on him,
He was never one to follow any rules, and openly ________________ any guidelines placed on him,
The subject does not "follow any rules," so any guidelines would be ignored or gone against. The correct answer must mean defied or rejected, the definition of "flouted."
The subject does not "follow any rules," so any guidelines would be ignored or gone against. The correct answer must mean defied or rejected, the definition of "flouted."
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She was ___________ for her unusual approach to the test, but her success vindicated her.
She was ___________ for her unusual approach to the test, but her success vindicated her.
If "success vindicated her," then presumably she had to be vindicated for something. This means her "unusual approach" was looked down on. "Disparaged," meaning to be criticized and dismissed, is the correct answer.
If "success vindicated her," then presumably she had to be vindicated for something. This means her "unusual approach" was looked down on. "Disparaged," meaning to be criticized and dismissed, is the correct answer.
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His concerns about the ship's safety were __________ by the sterling record of the craft.
His concerns about the ship's safety were __________ by the sterling record of the craft.
The "sterling record" affected the "concerns about the ship's safety." A "sterling record" will do away with safety concerns. "Assuaged," meaning to calm, is the correct answer.
The "sterling record" affected the "concerns about the ship's safety." A "sterling record" will do away with safety concerns. "Assuaged," meaning to calm, is the correct answer.
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She was rarely impulsive, and always had to __________ a great deal over decisions.
She was rarely impulsive, and always had to __________ a great deal over decisions.
A few answer choices could work in the sentence, but once will work best. If "she was rarely impulsive," then she made her decisions carefully. "Cogitate," meaning to ponder and think over deeply, is the best answer choice.
A few answer choices could work in the sentence, but once will work best. If "she was rarely impulsive," then she made her decisions carefully. "Cogitate," meaning to ponder and think over deeply, is the best answer choice.
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Each side claimed the other __________ the conflict, asserting that their fighting was in self-defense.
Each side claimed the other __________ the conflict, asserting that their fighting was in self-defense.
The sides both claim "self-defense," which indicates that they blame the other side for starting the conflict. The correct answer should mean to start or provoke, the definition of "instigate."
The sides both claim "self-defense," which indicates that they blame the other side for starting the conflict. The correct answer should mean to start or provoke, the definition of "instigate."
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The gang was able to __________ the jewels through befriending and tricking the guard.
The gang was able to __________ the jewels through befriending and tricking the guard.
The "gang" did something with the jewels by "tricking the guard." This means they got past the guard, presumably to commit a crime. "Purloin," meaning to acquire in a suspicious or illegal manner, is the correct answer.
The "gang" did something with the jewels by "tricking the guard." This means they got past the guard, presumably to commit a crime. "Purloin," meaning to acquire in a suspicious or illegal manner, is the correct answer.
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Once his wife passed away, he began to __________ the times he could not spend with her.
Once his wife passed away, he began to __________ the times he could not spend with her.
The sentence discusses a man that "could not spend time" with a wife who "passed away," leading to the missing word. The correct answer needs to indicate a desire to have spent time with her. "Rue," meaning regret or sorrow, is the best choice.
The sentence discusses a man that "could not spend time" with a wife who "passed away," leading to the missing word. The correct answer needs to indicate a desire to have spent time with her. "Rue," meaning regret or sorrow, is the best choice.
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Select the answer choice that best completes the blank in the sentence.
It is often difficult to __________ a bad first impression.
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank in the sentence.
It is often difficult to __________ a bad first impression.
The choice that makes the most sense is "disabuse," to correct a false impression or persuade (someone) that a belief is mistaken.
The choice that makes the most sense is "disabuse," to correct a false impression or persuade (someone) that a belief is mistaken.
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The stray dog was skittish around humans, often __________ himself behind walls and trees when he heard people.
The stray dog was skittish around humans, often __________ himself behind walls and trees when he heard people.
The dog is essentially hiding from people when he hears them, and the correct answer will in some way be a synonym for hiding. Of all the answer choices, only obscuring means hiding or being unseen.
The dog is essentially hiding from people when he hears them, and the correct answer will in some way be a synonym for hiding. Of all the answer choices, only obscuring means hiding or being unseen.
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The crackdown on illegal contributions ______________ the need for further laws on the matter.
The crackdown on illegal contributions ______________ the need for further laws on the matter.
The "crackdown" and "further laws" would be going toward the same cause. If the "crackdown" did anything to "further laws," it would be to make them unnecessary or unimportant, the definition of "obviated."
The "crackdown" and "further laws" would be going toward the same cause. If the "crackdown" did anything to "further laws," it would be to make them unnecessary or unimportant, the definition of "obviated."
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The philosopher's new book was ____________ with logical problems.
The philosopher's new book was ____________ with logical problems.
A philosopher essentially deals in logic, and to have "logical problems" in a philosophy book is a concern. The correct answer chocie should indicate that the book is full of issues. "Riddled," which means being full of or permeated by, is the correct answer.
A philosopher essentially deals in logic, and to have "logical problems" in a philosophy book is a concern. The correct answer chocie should indicate that the book is full of issues. "Riddled," which means being full of or permeated by, is the correct answer.
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The committee always ______________ a great deal, never deciding anything quickly.
The committee always ______________ a great deal, never deciding anything quickly.
"Never deciding anything quickly" is the key phrase in the sentence. The correct answer will indicate the slowness of the committee. "Deliberated," meaning to think over carefully and slowly, is the best choice.
"Never deciding anything quickly" is the key phrase in the sentence. The correct answer will indicate the slowness of the committee. "Deliberated," meaning to think over carefully and slowly, is the best choice.
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The politician always wanted statistics to ________________ the claims he made in his speeches.
The politician always wanted statistics to ________________ the claims he made in his speeches.
The politician is concerned about the claims in his speech, and would want to support them with statistics. The correct answer will mean to strengthen or back up, which is the definition of "buttress."
The politician is concerned about the claims in his speech, and would want to support them with statistics. The correct answer will mean to strengthen or back up, which is the definition of "buttress."
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Her little brother's favorite way to ________________ her was by mimicking all her moments.
Her little brother's favorite way to ________________ her was by mimicking all her moments.
"Mimicking all her movements" is presumably something the sister would dislike, but would not overly harm her. The correct answer will mean annoy or bother, the definition of nettle.
"Mimicking all her movements" is presumably something the sister would dislike, but would not overly harm her. The correct answer will mean annoy or bother, the definition of nettle.
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After the day long hike, everyone needed time to ________________ before hiking again.
After the day long hike, everyone needed time to ________________ before hiking again.
"Everyone" needed a break "before hiking again." The correct answer will indicate what they needed that break for. "Recuperate," meaning to rest and get better, is the best fit among the answers.
"Everyone" needed a break "before hiking again." The correct answer will indicate what they needed that break for. "Recuperate," meaning to rest and get better, is the best fit among the answers.
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