GRE Verbal : Parts of Speech in One-Blank Texts
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Example Question #865 : One Blank Texts
Usually, approaching a stronger opponent on equal footing is __________, but challenging the opponent directly does sometimes work.
irreproachable
consecrated
condoned
conspicuous
inexpedient
inexpedient
The sentence ends up noting the direct strategy will "sometimes work." This indicates the missing word is advising against the strategy. "Inexpedient," meaning unadvisable or inefficient, is the best choice.
Example Question #866 : One Blank Texts
Most college students learn how to survive on __________ funds by eating lower quality foods.
lavish
meager
boorish
archaic
abundant
meager
The students are "eating lower quality foods" because of their amount of funds. The missing word will indicate why they can only have "lower quality foods." "Meager," meaning scant or in short supply, is the correct answer.
Example Question #867 : One Blank Texts
The boy was so __________, his date could hardly remember what she found charming about him.
vapid
ominous
personable
infamous
affable
vapid
The sentence notes the date once found the boy "charming," but does not anymore. The correct answer must stand in contrast with "charming." "Vapid," meaning dull and shallow, is the best choice.
Example Question #868 : One Blank Texts
Many children do not understand the rules their parents impose, and view them as completely __________.
necessary
arbitrary
utilitarian
trivial
subtle
arbitrary
The sentence notes that "children do not understand" their parents motivations. The correct answer will indicate the children's inability to comprehend their parents' rules. "Arbitrary," meaning random or for no reason, is the best fit among the answers.
Example Question #869 : One Blank Texts
His consistent ability to call the outcome of races led many to think he was __________.
prosaic
clairvoyant
pedantic
archaic
mundane
clairvoyant
The subject can "call the outcome of races," an ability that makes people call him the missing word. The correct answer needs to reference his predictive abilities. "Clairvoyant," meaning psychic or able to see the future, is the best fit.
Example Question #841 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Texts
In an era of staid performers in tuxedos, his sequined suits and feathered hats were even more __________.
underwhelming
mundane
pathetic
flamboyant
obtuse
flamboyant
"Sequined suits and feathered hats" make someone stand out in a "staid" era. The sequins and feathers also indicate the subject was particularly showy and flashy. "Flamboyant," meaning over the top and excessive, is the correct answer.
Example Question #211 : Adjectives And Adverbs In One Blank Texts
The key to the tribe's belief system was that its king was __________, and his every decision had to be followed exactly.
ineffable
venal
infallible
argumentative
irksome
infallible
The tribe's king has enough authority that his decisions are "followed exactly." This indicates the tribe views him as able to always make correct decisions. "Infallible," meaning perfect or unable to make mistakes, is the correct answer.
Example Question #221 : Adjectives And Adverbs In One Blank Texts
The artist used many shades of paint, and even essentially solid colors were __________ upon close inspection.
flamboyant
resplendent
mundane
lax
variegated
variegated
The sentence both discusses "many shades," and that "essentially solid colors" were not what they seemed. The correct answer should mean multicolored or mixed, the definition of "variegated."
Example Question #222 : Adjectives And Adverbs In One Blank Texts
The challenge was brought because of an __________ rule most fans did not know existed.
itinerant
unequaled
excessive
obstreperous
arcane
arcane
The rule is one "fans did not know existed," so a description of the rule must reflect that. The correct answer should mean obscure or barely known, the definition of "arcane."
Example Question #223 : Adjectives And Adverbs In One Blank Texts
The embarassing incident on the first day made him __________ throughout the school.
consecrated
zealous
revered
lauded
infamous
infamous
The subject has suffered an "embarassing incident" that has become known "throughout the school." This means he has become well known for something bad, the definition of "infamous."
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