GRE Verbal : GRE Verbal Reasoning
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Example Question #961 : Gre Verbal Reasoning
After reading a variety of racist books, the man's beliefs became particularly __________.
equivocal
odious
serene
exuberant
jovial
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 #962 : Gre Verbal Reasoning
No matter how often the teacher begged for quiet, the students remained quite _____________.
docile
reserved
impenetrable
voluble
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 #963 : Gre Verbal Reasoning
The man's conversational style featured lots of extraneous points that were not __________ to his main idea.
exuberant
excessive
germane
effusive
munificent
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 #964 : Gre Verbal Reasoning
Being ______________ appeared to be second nature to her, as she would help anyone who needed assistance.
perspicacious
efficient
parsimonious
avaricious
munificent
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 #965 : Gre Verbal Reasoning
The level of ignorance on display from the crowd was ______________ to the intellectual lecturer.
pertinent
gratifying
salvific
mundane
stupefying
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 #966 : Gre Verbal Reasoning
Her children joked that her _______________ purse could hold all the world's riches.
efficient
mundane
impish
voluminous
miniscule
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 #967 : Gre Verbal Reasoning
The political party was ________________ and unable to compete in most elections.
seminal
robust
vibrant
germinal
vital
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 #968 : Gre Verbal Reasoning
The team became ______________, and soon quit following their coach's instructions.
obsequious
equivocal
servile
mutinous
agreeable
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.
Example Question #969 : Gre Verbal Reasoning
He had grown from an awkward kid to a _______________ young adult in a matter of just a few years.
salacious
personable
voracious
reclusive
reticent
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 #970 : Gre Verbal Reasoning
Her desire to read was ________________, and she had read half the library in the summer.
voracious
underwhelming
ambivalent
perspicacious
munificent
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.
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