GRE Verbal : One-Blank Texts
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Example Question #56 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Texts
The coach had decided to become the chief ________________ for his player's Most Valuable Player campaign.
portent
therapist
connoisseur
bane
lobbyist
lobbyist
A coach has a vested interest in his player doing well in award voting. The correct answer should indicate his support and enthusiasm. "Lobbyist," meaning someone who argues for a particular cause, is the correct choice.
Example Question #52 : Nouns In One Blank Texts
The prospect of high school made her nervous, and she approached the first day with _________________.
cynicism
poise
candor
trepidation
rigor
trepidation
The sentence notes the subject was "nervous," and that nervousness would carry over to the first day. The correct answer should mean fear or hesitation, the definition of "trepidation."
Example Question #81 : One Blank Texts
The _________________ of foreign cultures has often been held as a justification for colonialism and imperialism.
sagacity
depravity
sacrality
alacrity
congeniality
depravity
"Colonialism and imperialism" are methods of dominating other cultures and would be justified by looking down on other cultures. The correct answer will then insult or demean "foreign cultures." "Depravity," meaning moral corruption, is the best choice.
Example Question #81 : One Blank Texts
She felt better as her second year on the job approached, because she decided to use her first year as a ______________.
precedent
paragon
opulence
omen
preamble
precedent
The sentence indicates the subject will be able to better do her job thanks to her first year and the guidance it will provide her. "Precedent," meaning an event used as a model, is the best choice.
Example Question #82 : One Blank Texts
With his years of experience, he was regarded as the ______________ of the office, and always gave advice to younger coworkers.
cynic
decoy
recluse
hypochondriac
sage
sage
The sentence notes both the subject's "years of experience" and his habit of giving advice. The correct answer should be a word describing his position. "Sage," meaning a very wise person, is the best choice.
Example Question #83 : One Blank Texts
He was a natural collector, and had to get some ______________ everywhere he went.
larceny
tome
trinket
omen
tirade
trinket
If the subject is a "natural collector," then he would need to get something to collect. The correct answer will be a word indicating some small item. "Trinket," meaning a knick-knack or something of little value, is the best answer choice.
Example Question #84 : One Blank Texts
The conflicting advice from his supervisors gave him a lot of _______________ about his job.
ambiguity
derision
poise
ebullience
rancor
ambiguity
The "conflicting advice" provides the key to the sentence, as this causes the feeling described by the missing word. The correct answer wll mean uncertainty or confusion, the definition of "ambiguity."
Example Question #85 : One Blank Texts
The online journal saw its best work as its _______________ of political speeches that detailed the candidate's policies.
recapitulation
recantation
exegesis
exculpation
eulogy
exegesis
The journal's work is "detailed" and comments on speeches. The correct answer will therefore indicate analysis or explanation. "Exegesis," meaning a lengthy explanation and interpretation, is the best fit among the answers.
Example Question #86 : One Blank Texts
The residents of the village were noted for their _______________, and they outlived the average life expectancy for the nation.
debility
longevity
irreproachability
depravity
negativity
longevity
The sentence outright discusses "life expectancy" and notes that the residents outperform the rest of the country. The correct answer is "longevity," which means a long life or long lasting.
Example Question #87 : One Blank Texts
The elderly man attributed his long life to living by three simple ____________.
polemics
neologisms
ambiguities
rants
precepts
precepts
The man lived by the missing answer in order to live a long life. The correct answer will mean guiding principles or general instructions, which is the definition of "precepts."
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