GRE Verbal : Text Completion
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Example Question #1041 : Text Completion
The girl was __________, nothing could ruin her good mood.
irrepressible
unencumbered
unafilliated
irreproachable
reproving
irrepressible
The sentence explicitly notes that "nothing could ruin her good mood." The correct answer must indicate she was always happy. "Irrepressible," meaning unable to be controlled, is the best choice among the answers.
Example Question #1042 : Text Completion
The girl's opinions were __________ of her reading, and were easily taken from those books.
emblematic
anathema
antithetical
querulous
obscene
emblematic
If her opinions "were easily taken from those books," it means they were not different from the books contents. The correct answer will mean representative or embodying, the definition of "emblematic."
Example Question #1043 : Text Completion
His __________ denials were beginning to drown out his accuser's complaints.
quiescent
apprehensive
vociferous
reclusive
inconsequential
vociferous
For the "denials" to "drown out" the "accuser's complaints," they must be much more noticeable. The correct answer must adequately reflect this level of strength. "Vociferous," meaning loudly expressive, is the best choice among the answers.
Example Question #1044 : Text Completion
Her __________ tone was at odds with her desire to overthrow her superiors.
belligerent
condemning
dominant
servile
reproving
servile
The sentence explicitly contrasts the missing word with "her desire to overthrow her superiors." The correct answer will show she was trying to cover up her aggressive intentions. "Servile," meaning submissive or groveling, is the best choice among the answers.
Example Question #1045 : Text Completion
His __________ stance put him at odds with his more conciliatory colleagues.
flippant
acquiescent
belligerent
mellow
discerning
belligerent
The missing word is contrasted with the colleagues being "more conciliatory." The correct answer has to indicate he is unwilling to compromise. "Belligerent," meaning hostile and war like, is the best choice among the answers.
Example Question #1046 : Text Completion
utilitarian
couture
excessive
rococo
baroque
utilitarian
The sentence explicitly says the vehicle has a "lack of style and luxury," but is "well loved." The correct answer will indicate its unglamorousness. "Utilitarian," meaning functional and basic, is the best choice among the answers.
Example Question #1047 : Text Completion
Despite his confrontational statements, he proved quite __________ when he needed to make a deal.
onerous
obscene
vociferous
bellicose
tractable
tractable
The sentence contrasts the missing word with his "confrontational statements." The correct answer will need to indicate that the subject was actually helpful. "Tractable," meaning obedient and dutiful, is the best choice among the answers.
Example Question #1048 : Text Completion
By the end of his life, he had become __________ and never stayed anywhere more than a few days.
excessive
inviolable
concise
reclusive
peripatetic
peripatetic
The key phrase in the sentence is "never stayed anywhere more than a few days." This indicates the correct answer will mean moving around or unable to stay still. "Peripatetic," meaning nomadic or wandering, is the best choice.
Example Question #1049 : Text Completion
The __________ speech made it clear the leader was unhappy with her opponents.
recusant
banal
mundane
apologetic
vitriolic
vitriolic
The leader's position of being "unhappy with her opponents" is the best clue in the sentence. This indicates the correct answer must mean diisappoint and/or anger. "Vitriolic," meaning full of anger and attacking, is the best choice.
Example Question #1050 : Text Completion
His __________ clothing stood out among the boring suits of his colleagues.
mundane
squalid
common
banal
garish
garish
The sentence contrasts the missing word with his colleages' "boring suits." The correct answer needs to mean the opposite of "boring." "Garish," meaning gaudy and outlandish, is the best choice among the answers.
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