GRE Verbal : Parts of Speech in One-Blank Texts
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Example Question #714 : Text Completion
The man's conversational style featured lots of extraneous points that were not __________ to his main idea.
germane
exuberant
effusive
excessive
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 #715 : Text Completion
Being ______________ appeared to be second nature to her, as she would help anyone who needed assistance.
efficient
parsimonious
perspicacious
munificent
avaricious
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 #716 : Text Completion
The level of ignorance on display from the crowd was ______________ to the intellectual lecturer.
mundane
salvific
gratifying
pertinent
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 #717 : Text Completion
Her children joked that her _______________ purse could hold all the world's riches.
voluminous
efficient
impish
miniscule
mundane
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 #655 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Texts
The political party was ________________ and unable to compete in most elections.
vital
seminal
vibrant
germinal
robust
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 #656 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Texts
The team became ______________, and soon quit following their coach's instructions.
servile
obsequious
equivocal
agreeable
mutinous
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 #29 : Adjectives And Adverbs In One Blank Texts
He had grown from an awkward kid to a _______________ young adult in a matter of just a few years.
salacious
reclusive
voracious
reticent
personable
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 #31 : Adjectives And Adverbs In One Blank Texts
Her desire to read was ________________, and she had read half the library in the summer.
perspicacious
munificent
underwhelming
ambivalent
voracious
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 #32 : Adjectives And Adverbs In One Blank Texts
The crowd became _____________ when it was announced the headline band would not appear.
mundane
gracious
raucous
subservient
acquiescent
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 #33 : Adjectives And Adverbs 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.
underwhelming
rancourous
irascible
effusive
subtle
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.
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