Nouns in One-Blank Texts - GRE Verbal
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He had always been fascinated by , loving how different roots came together to form words.
He had always been fascinated by , loving how different roots came together to form words.
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This sentence requires the exact knowledge of the choices' definitions. "Etymology" is the study of words and their origins, and is the correct answer.
This sentence requires the exact knowledge of the choices' definitions. "Etymology" is the study of words and their origins, and is the correct answer.
Instead of being generous and gracious, his speech became a against his opponent.
Instead of being generous and gracious, his speech became a against his opponent.
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The speech is defined as not being "generous and gracious." The correct answer, then, should mean an angry or even nasty speech, which is the definition of "rant."
The speech is defined as not being "generous and gracious." The correct answer, then, should mean an angry or even nasty speech, which is the definition of "rant."
The commander was lauded as the of a naval officer that all subordinates should look to emulate.
The commander was lauded as the of a naval officer that all subordinates should look to emulate.
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The commander is who "subordinates should look to emulate," indicating he is a model for others. "Archetype," meaning a classic example or perfect form of something, is the correct answer.
The commander is who "subordinates should look to emulate," indicating he is a model for others. "Archetype," meaning a classic example or perfect form of something, is the correct answer.
His status as a well respected investor was merely an to trick people into investing in his scheme.
His status as a well respected investor was merely an to trick people into investing in his scheme.
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The sentence notes outright that his "status as a well respected investor" is a trick. The correct answer will reinforce this description. "Artifice," meaning a deceptive or false front, is the best choice.
The sentence notes outright that his "status as a well respected investor" is a trick. The correct answer will reinforce this description. "Artifice," meaning a deceptive or false front, is the best choice.
The Lieutenant was considered a strange choice to lead, as most officers thought he lacked the to see out the mission.
The Lieutenant was considered a strange choice to lead, as most officers thought he lacked the to see out the mission.
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The Lieutenant must "see out the mission," and the missing word indicates the ability to do that. "Fortitude," meaning strength and bravery, is the correct answer.
The Lieutenant must "see out the mission," and the missing word indicates the ability to do that. "Fortitude," meaning strength and bravery, is the correct answer.
The law's began an intense lobbying campaign to get the bill passed.
The law's began an intense lobbying campaign to get the bill passed.
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The missing word describes people who are attempting "to get the bill passed." The correct answer will indicate people arguing for the law. "Proponents," meaning supporters or advocates, is the best choice.
The missing word describes people who are attempting "to get the bill passed." The correct answer will indicate people arguing for the law. "Proponents," meaning supporters or advocates, is the best choice.
Despite being a complete , he outplayed many experienced members of the team.
Despite being a complete , he outplayed many experienced members of the team.
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The sentence notes that the subject "outplayed many experienced members." This indicates the missing word means not experienced. "Neophyte," meaning a beginner or a new convert, is the best choice among the answers.
The sentence notes that the subject "outplayed many experienced members." This indicates the missing word means not experienced. "Neophyte," meaning a beginner or a new convert, is the best choice among the answers.
Although he looked like a , the man was actually quite wealthy.
Although he looked like a , the man was actually quite wealthy.
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The sentence contrasts the man's appearance with his being "actually quite wealthy." The correct answer will indicate he looked poor or shabby. "Vagrant," meaning a homeless wanderer, is the best answer choice.
The sentence contrasts the man's appearance with his being "actually quite wealthy." The correct answer will indicate he looked poor or shabby. "Vagrant," meaning a homeless wanderer, is the best answer choice.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Opera singers must endure years of training in order to achieve the correct in Italian, French, German, and Russian.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Opera singers must endure years of training in order to achieve the correct in Italian, French, German, and Russian.
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Given that opera singers must perform in several different languages, inflection is important. In this sentence, “inflection” refers to the rising and falling tones of a word in speech or song.
Given that opera singers must perform in several different languages, inflection is important. In this sentence, “inflection” refers to the rising and falling tones of a word in speech or song.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
They searched the library for hours, but there was a(n) of informative literature on metallurgy.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
They searched the library for hours, but there was a(n) of informative literature on metallurgy.
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"Dearth" means a lack or an absence of. Since the second phrase begins with “but,” the word in the blank must indicate a meaning counter to the expectation of finding a lot of information that was set up in the first phrase.
"Dearth" means a lack or an absence of. Since the second phrase begins with “but,” the word in the blank must indicate a meaning counter to the expectation of finding a lot of information that was set up in the first phrase.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
When his friend described the skyscraper as “reaching all the way to outer space,” John suspected he was using .
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
When his friend described the skyscraper as “reaching all the way to outer space,” John suspected he was using .
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His friend is using an exaggeration to describe the building, and hyperbole is this kind of stretching the truth.
His friend is using an exaggeration to describe the building, and hyperbole is this kind of stretching the truth.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Having labored for hours in the sweltering heat, the exhausted porter looked forward to his and the cool beverage he would buy with it.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Having labored for hours in the sweltering heat, the exhausted porter looked forward to his and the cool beverage he would buy with it.
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The word that fills in the blank must be something with which the exhausted porter can buy a cool beverage. "Remuneration," meaning payment, is the only word that satisfies that requirement. "Reprieve" and "respite" are short intervals of relief, while "abasement" is humiliation and "parity" is equality.
The word that fills in the blank must be something with which the exhausted porter can buy a cool beverage. "Remuneration," meaning payment, is the only word that satisfies that requirement. "Reprieve" and "respite" are short intervals of relief, while "abasement" is humiliation and "parity" is equality.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Fearful of being accused of , the student was very careful to cite all of her sources.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Fearful of being accused of , the student was very careful to cite all of her sources.
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The word that fills in the blank must meet two requirements: 1) It must be something of which the student fears being accused, and 2) it must be a fear that proper citation allays. The fear of being accused of "plagiarism" (the fear of being accused of unethically taking credit for someone else’s work) can be reduced by proper citation.
The word that fills in the blank must meet two requirements: 1) It must be something of which the student fears being accused, and 2) it must be a fear that proper citation allays. The fear of being accused of "plagiarism" (the fear of being accused of unethically taking credit for someone else’s work) can be reduced by proper citation.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
While translating Pablo Neruda’s stirring poem from Spanish to English, Javier struggled to recreate the of the great poet’s original words.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
While translating Pablo Neruda’s stirring poem from Spanish to English, Javier struggled to recreate the of the great poet’s original words.
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The word that fills in the blank must be faithful to the sentence’s original assertion that Pablo Neruda’s poem is "stirring," and therefore not "monotonous" or "listless." Because translators cannot recreate "renown" or "disparity," Javier struggled to recreate the "nuances," the subtleties, of the original poem in English.
The word that fills in the blank must be faithful to the sentence’s original assertion that Pablo Neruda’s poem is "stirring," and therefore not "monotonous" or "listless." Because translators cannot recreate "renown" or "disparity," Javier struggled to recreate the "nuances," the subtleties, of the original poem in English.
Fill in the blank with the best answer.
The company's move to allow more employees to work from their homes, although supported by many, will increase individual production while reducing workers' with peers.
Fill in the blank with the best answer.
The company's move to allow more employees to work from their homes, although supported by many, will increase individual production while reducing workers' with peers.
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"Synergy" means combined action. "Emolument" is the money paid for services; the passage does not provide any evidence that work-at-home employees will be paid less.
"Synergy" means combined action. "Emolument" is the money paid for services; the passage does not provide any evidence that work-at-home employees will be paid less.
Fill in the blank with the best answer.
Although some see Nostradamus as offering valid , his critics believe many of his prophecies were explained after the event.
Fill in the blank with the best answer.
Although some see Nostradamus as offering valid , his critics believe many of his prophecies were explained after the event.
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"Augury" refers to a predicted event or an omen. Nostradamus could have written anecdotes or stories, but that word doesn't fit within the context of the sentence, which is referring to prophecies.
"Augury" refers to a predicted event or an omen. Nostradamus could have written anecdotes or stories, but that word doesn't fit within the context of the sentence, which is referring to prophecies.
Many have thought the period from 400–1400 AD as one of a lone period of barbarism and . This view neglects the fact that this time period features two pivotal revivals of learning—the so-called "Carolingian Renaissance" and the "Renaissance of the 12th century."
Many have thought the period from 400–1400 AD as one of a lone period of barbarism and . This view neglects the fact that this time period features two pivotal revivals of learning—the so-called "Carolingian Renaissance" and the "Renaissance of the 12th century."
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None of the answers to this question are ideal; however, the sense of the second sentence indicates that it is a question of "learning." Perhaps the most tempting words are "stupor" or "indolence." The first, however, deals with a state of being dazed, not necessarily lack of intellectual acumen. The latter indicates laziness. The closest word on the list would be "stultification," which can mean the process of making of one become stupid.
None of the answers to this question are ideal; however, the sense of the second sentence indicates that it is a question of "learning." Perhaps the most tempting words are "stupor" or "indolence." The first, however, deals with a state of being dazed, not necessarily lack of intellectual acumen. The latter indicates laziness. The closest word on the list would be "stultification," which can mean the process of making of one become stupid.
When considering an argument, it is necessary to know its . You must know both from whence it has proceeded and whither it is going.
When considering an argument, it is necessary to know its . You must know both from whence it has proceeded and whither it is going.
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The key word in the second sentence is "both." It is particularly tempting to choose "premises," "conclusions," or "implications;" However, these do not deal two cases—a "both" fulfilling the "whence" and "whither." The only word that really fits that is "termini" —as strange as it might seem in this context.
The key word in the second sentence is "both." It is particularly tempting to choose "premises," "conclusions," or "implications;" However, these do not deal two cases—a "both" fulfilling the "whence" and "whither." The only word that really fits that is "termini" —as strange as it might seem in this context.
The novelist crafted his newest work around correspondence between the protagonist and his wife, finding to reveal particular features of his characters.
The novelist crafted his newest work around correspondence between the protagonist and his wife, finding to reveal particular features of his characters.
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The use of "correspondence" indicates the main storytelling device in the novel is a series of letters. Epistle is simply another word for letter, and is the correct answer.
The use of "correspondence" indicates the main storytelling device in the novel is a series of letters. Epistle is simply another word for letter, and is the correct answer.
The professor's new calculations of the earth's age was seen as a major in the scientific community, ostracizing him from his peers.
The professor's new calculations of the earth's age was seen as a major in the scientific community, ostracizing him from his peers.
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The fact that the professor was ostracized means his calculations were at the very least controversial and against the prevailing thought of the scientific community. Breakthrough and achievement do not have the kind of disagreement indicated in the sentence, while restoration and reformation do not convey the appropriate level of hatred for the professor's ideas.
The fact that the professor was ostracized means his calculations were at the very least controversial and against the prevailing thought of the scientific community. Breakthrough and achievement do not have the kind of disagreement indicated in the sentence, while restoration and reformation do not convey the appropriate level of hatred for the professor's ideas.