Three Verbs in Three-Blank Texts - GRE Verbal
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In the past, it was normal to elders in a society, for such long-lived people had not only experienced many difficulties but also often had successfully them to continue for many years later, thus serving as exemplars of virtue and success for the broader community.
In the past, it was normal to elders in a society, for such long-lived people had not only experienced many difficulties but also often had successfully them to continue for many years later, thus serving as exemplars of virtue and success for the broader community.
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It is important to note that the elders in question were able to serve as examples of virtue and success. This means that they not only succeeded in overcoming their difficulties but likely managed to do very well in life after that. Hence, the best pair for the second and third blanks are "overcome" and "flourishing." This, of course, indicates that they were well respected. To "venerate" someone is to hold him or her in high esteem. Often related words are used in the context of religion, as when someone "venerates" a statue.
It is important to note that the elders in question were able to serve as examples of virtue and success. This means that they not only succeeded in overcoming their difficulties but likely managed to do very well in life after that. Hence, the best pair for the second and third blanks are "overcome" and "flourishing." This, of course, indicates that they were well respected. To "venerate" someone is to hold him or her in high esteem. Often related words are used in the context of religion, as when someone "venerates" a statue.
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by the prospect of having to do most of the group's work for the math project, Riley when asked whether he wanted to join the group, gave in after they begged, and then on his commitment the next day, having decided that he would rather work alone.
Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted into the sentence, best completes the sentence. by the prospect of having to do most of the group's work for the math project, Riley when asked whether he wanted to join the group, gave in after they begged, and then on his commitment the next day, having decided that he would rather work alone.
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For the first blank, we need a verb that means something like discouraged. Either "daunted," "deterred," or "dissuaded" could work. For the second blank, we need a verb that means something like hesitated; either "wavered" or "oscillated" could fit. For the last blank, we need a verb that conveys how Riley went back on his initial promise; between "reneged" and "adulterated," "reneged" is the better option, so the correct answer is "daunted . . . wavered . . . reneged."
For the first blank, we need a verb that means something like discouraged. Either "daunted," "deterred," or "dissuaded" could work. For the second blank, we need a verb that means something like hesitated; either "wavered" or "oscillated" could fit. For the last blank, we need a verb that conveys how Riley went back on his initial promise; between "reneged" and "adulterated," "reneged" is the better option, so the correct answer is "daunted . . . wavered . . . reneged."
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Matthew did not merely the philosophical doctrine of logical positivism, he wholly it, so much so that his friends believed his disgust a kind of mental instability.
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Matthew did not merely the philosophical doctrine of logical positivism, he wholly it, so much so that his friends believed his disgust a kind of mental instability.
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Clearly, the relationship between the first two blanks is one of intensification. The word that goes in the first blank must be a weaker (but related) form of the word that goes in the second blank. Likewise, we can tell that Matthew's outlook is one of disgust. Therefore, the option that includes "dislike . . . abhorred" is the best for these first two blanks. (The option with "despise . . . detested" does not function for the intensification and hence is not acceptable.) The word "evinced" can mean bore evidence of, which is exactly what his disgust did—at least in his friends' eyes.
Clearly, the relationship between the first two blanks is one of intensification. The word that goes in the first blank must be a weaker (but related) form of the word that goes in the second blank. Likewise, we can tell that Matthew's outlook is one of disgust. Therefore, the option that includes "dislike . . . abhorred" is the best for these first two blanks. (The option with "despise . . . detested" does not function for the intensification and hence is not acceptable.) The word "evinced" can mean bore evidence of, which is exactly what his disgust did—at least in his friends' eyes.
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In secrecy, Peter to the enemy combatant, though he was ultimately unsuccessful in capturing the soldier; therefore, he had to his plans and prepare for a new outing against his foe.
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In secrecy, Peter to the enemy combatant, though he was ultimately unsuccessful in capturing the soldier; therefore, he had to his plans and prepare for a new outing against his foe.
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Since Peter was unsuccessful, we cannot say that he succeeded in his initial plans. For this reason, the wrong answer that includes "planned . . . annihilate" is somewhat tempting, for "planned" does not indicate that he succeeded; however, it is most likely that Peter altered his plans after the lack of success. Therefore, the option containing "recalibrate" (meaning readjust) is the best. The first two words—"attempted . . . ambush"—likewise work well.
Since Peter was unsuccessful, we cannot say that he succeeded in his initial plans. For this reason, the wrong answer that includes "planned . . . annihilate" is somewhat tempting, for "planned" does not indicate that he succeeded; however, it is most likely that Peter altered his plans after the lack of success. Therefore, the option containing "recalibrate" (meaning readjust) is the best. The first two words—"attempted . . . ambush"—likewise work well.
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The overall plan to capture the hill was because of inclement weather, which would have greatly the troops’ progress up the slope; such difficulties would have endangered their lives greatly while they were to enemy view during the march.
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The overall plan to capture the hill was because of inclement weather, which would have greatly the troops’ progress up the slope; such difficulties would have endangered their lives greatly while they were to enemy view during the march.
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Clearly, the troops did not undertake their march. The sentence indicates this by the use of the past tense in several places ("would have greatly" and "such difficulties would have endangered"). Therefore, the best option is "aborted . . . impeded . . . exposed." To "abort" something is merely to stop it—which is what they did by not marching. To "impede" means to make difficult. This describes what would happen due to the difficult ("inclement") weather. Likewise, it does make sense that such impeding would leave the people exposed for some time. The only tempting wrong option for this is likely "open." Indeed, the whole set of answers "daring . . . hindered . . . open" is likely tempting, for this would be a tempting plot and would have been hindered. However, it is clear that the plot was not undertaken, for the sentence states that it would have been tempting and would have been dangerous, but it was not undertaken.
Clearly, the troops did not undertake their march. The sentence indicates this by the use of the past tense in several places ("would have greatly" and "such difficulties would have endangered"). Therefore, the best option is "aborted . . . impeded . . . exposed." To "abort" something is merely to stop it—which is what they did by not marching. To "impede" means to make difficult. This describes what would happen due to the difficult ("inclement") weather. Likewise, it does make sense that such impeding would leave the people exposed for some time. The only tempting wrong option for this is likely "open." Indeed, the whole set of answers "daring . . . hindered . . . open" is likely tempting, for this would be a tempting plot and would have been hindered. However, it is clear that the plot was not undertaken, for the sentence states that it would have been tempting and would have been dangerous, but it was not undertaken.
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Although he was known for being quite energetic and organized, Thomas knew how to in the garden. His friends were often quite amazed at his inability to any tasks while among the flowers, for which he had such affection that he could barely himself to productive activity.
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Although he was known for being quite energetic and organized, Thomas knew how to in the garden. His friends were often quite amazed at his inability to any tasks while among the flowers, for which he had such affection that he could barely himself to productive activity.
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The best clue in this sentence is the opening conjunction "although." This establishes a contrast between Thomas' energetic nature and what seems to be a less-than-energetic approach to gardening. The three options that remain based on this are "dither," "putter," and "wander." This must be synonymous with the thought expressed as part of the second blank (or at least relatively synonymous). The friends marvel at the fact that he cannot do something. Not being able to complete something would indicate that Thomas does not do much work. To "dither" is to avoid making any decisive choices. Thus, the pair of "dither" and "complete" is excellent, given that a dithering person might not complete anything. While "rouse" often describes the process of making someone wake up, it can mean more generally to bring to activity out of inactivity.
The best clue in this sentence is the opening conjunction "although." This establishes a contrast between Thomas' energetic nature and what seems to be a less-than-energetic approach to gardening. The three options that remain based on this are "dither," "putter," and "wander." This must be synonymous with the thought expressed as part of the second blank (or at least relatively synonymous). The friends marvel at the fact that he cannot do something. Not being able to complete something would indicate that Thomas does not do much work. To "dither" is to avoid making any decisive choices. Thus, the pair of "dither" and "complete" is excellent, given that a dithering person might not complete anything. While "rouse" often describes the process of making someone wake up, it can mean more generally to bring to activity out of inactivity.
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After the document, the worker took the document to the secretary, hoping that it would be before anyone even that it could be fraudulent.
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After the document, the worker took the document to the secretary, hoping that it would be before anyone even that it could be fraudulent.
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Probably the best clue for beginning to unravel this sentence is the word "fraudulent." This indicates that the document is not an honest or true one. Thus, we can guess that the document was likely forged or fabricated. This lends a lot of weight to the option "forging" in contrast to the mere "copying" or "reproducing." Indeed, it does not make much sense to say that it is pilfered—for a stolen document is not necessarily fraudulent. The sentence implies that the worker hopes that people will believe that it is a true document before they even have a chance to notice its fraudulent nature. To "validate" a document is to pronounce it to be true to "proper form." He would want to do this before any suspicion arose regarding it.
Probably the best clue for beginning to unravel this sentence is the word "fraudulent." This indicates that the document is not an honest or true one. Thus, we can guess that the document was likely forged or fabricated. This lends a lot of weight to the option "forging" in contrast to the mere "copying" or "reproducing." Indeed, it does not make much sense to say that it is pilfered—for a stolen document is not necessarily fraudulent. The sentence implies that the worker hopes that people will believe that it is a true document before they even have a chance to notice its fraudulent nature. To "validate" a document is to pronounce it to be true to "proper form." He would want to do this before any suspicion arose regarding it.
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As the pressure in the plane, the hull suddenly began to , for the air pressure outside of the aircraft was increasingly damaging forces on its body.
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As the pressure in the plane, the hull suddenly began to , for the air pressure outside of the aircraft was increasingly damaging forces on its body.
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The end of the sentence implies that the air pressure outside of the plane is causing damage on the body of the craft. This means that the pressure is higher outside of the vehicle than inside of it. Something that applies a force to another thing is said to "exert" that force. If such force is being applied inwardly up on the plane, its body is likely collapsing. This is best described among our options by the word "implode," which means "to collapse inward." This could only happen, of course, if the plane had less pressure, not more. Thus, the pressure must be decreasing—or, a good option given here, diminishing.
The end of the sentence implies that the air pressure outside of the plane is causing damage on the body of the craft. This means that the pressure is higher outside of the vehicle than inside of it. Something that applies a force to another thing is said to "exert" that force. If such force is being applied inwardly up on the plane, its body is likely collapsing. This is best described among our options by the word "implode," which means "to collapse inward." This could only happen, of course, if the plane had less pressure, not more. Thus, the pressure must be decreasing—or, a good option given here, diminishing.
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Although he was unable to the disastrous accident, the bystander was at least able to its effects, bringing comfort to those who managed to the devastation.
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Although he was unable to the disastrous accident, the bystander was at least able to its effects, bringing comfort to those who managed to the devastation.
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In two places, the accident is said to be rather terrible. This is indicated by the words "disastrous" and "the devastation." The bystander seems to have been able to help those who were still alive after the accident. Thus, the simplest answer for the last blank is "survived." Given that there were such horrible effects, it does not seem that he was able to completely overcome the disastrous effects; however, the sentence implies that he lessened them. The word "mitigate" means to diminish or to make milder. (The word comes from a Latin base meaning mild.) Finally, the sentence says that he was able to mitigate the disaster's effects; however, it seems that he could not entirely prevent the disaster itself. To "avert" something is to do just that.
In two places, the accident is said to be rather terrible. This is indicated by the words "disastrous" and "the devastation." The bystander seems to have been able to help those who were still alive after the accident. Thus, the simplest answer for the last blank is "survived." Given that there were such horrible effects, it does not seem that he was able to completely overcome the disastrous effects; however, the sentence implies that he lessened them. The word "mitigate" means to diminish or to make milder. (The word comes from a Latin base meaning mild.) Finally, the sentence says that he was able to mitigate the disaster's effects; however, it seems that he could not entirely prevent the disaster itself. To "avert" something is to do just that.
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The doctors realized that they had to immediately the growth of the tumor if they were going to any semblance of relief for the patient who had been with pain from the massive cluster of cells.
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The doctors realized that they had to immediately the growth of the tumor if they were going to any semblance of relief for the patient who had been with pain from the massive cluster of cells.
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The first blank of this sentence indicates that the doctors would like to slow the growth of the tumor, perhaps stopping it. The most tempting wrong answer here is "invert," for you might interpret it as "reverse" (as in, making it shrink); however, this is a bit of a stretch, and the sentence hints that they are looking merely to reduce the pain for the time being, which would begin by stopping this growth. The verb "to check" can be used in this way, though we do not often think of this meaning immediately. The option "provide" is quite acceptable and requires very little explanation. Clearly, the patient as been suffering. To be "afflicted" means to experience suffering, which is a good option for the final blank.
The first blank of this sentence indicates that the doctors would like to slow the growth of the tumor, perhaps stopping it. The most tempting wrong answer here is "invert," for you might interpret it as "reverse" (as in, making it shrink); however, this is a bit of a stretch, and the sentence hints that they are looking merely to reduce the pain for the time being, which would begin by stopping this growth. The verb "to check" can be used in this way, though we do not often think of this meaning immediately. The option "provide" is quite acceptable and requires very little explanation. Clearly, the patient as been suffering. To be "afflicted" means to experience suffering, which is a good option for the final blank.
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Well known for his procrastination, the young man making the decision indefinitely. This greatly his wife, who insisted that he needed to the troublesome matter quickly.
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Well known for his procrastination, the young man making the decision indefinitely. This greatly his wife, who insisted that he needed to the troublesome matter quickly.
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The clearest clue in this sentence is the description of the man as being known for procrastinating, meaning that he puts things off to the future. ("Procrastinate" comes from Latin roots meaning on behalf of / for ("pro-") tomorrow ("-cras").) When someone "defers" something, he or she puts it off for a later date. Clearly, the decision to be made is important (for it is related to a troublesome matter). The man's delay is likely annoying to his wife. To be "piqued" can mean either to be interested (e.g. "piqued his curiosity") or to be irritated. The latter is the case for this sentence. Finally, to overcome his wife's annoyance, it makes sense for the man to deal with the issue. Thus, he should "resolve" it, meaning that he should find a solution to the problem.
The clearest clue in this sentence is the description of the man as being known for procrastinating, meaning that he puts things off to the future. ("Procrastinate" comes from Latin roots meaning on behalf of / for ("pro-") tomorrow ("-cras").) When someone "defers" something, he or she puts it off for a later date. Clearly, the decision to be made is important (for it is related to a troublesome matter). The man's delay is likely annoying to his wife. To be "piqued" can mean either to be interested (e.g. "piqued his curiosity") or to be irritated. The latter is the case for this sentence. Finally, to overcome his wife's annoyance, it makes sense for the man to deal with the issue. Thus, he should "resolve" it, meaning that he should find a solution to the problem.
It can take years to oneself to a new culture. This is best done by in the day-to-day life of the people as well as by carefully one's own historical and social self-awareness.
It can take years to oneself to a new culture. This is best done by in the day-to-day life of the people as well as by carefully one's own historical and social self-awareness.
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The implication in this sentence is that the people being considered are trying to enter into culture that is not their own. Thus, they are trying to become acclimated or accustomed to this new way of life. To become "assimilated" means both to understand something (e.g. to assimilate knowledge in a given subject) as well as to become similar to something else. In this latter sense, we can see how a person would become "assimilated" to the norms of a given foreign culture over time. The second sentence indicates that this is best done by taking part in day-to-day life as well as by investigating the self-awareness of the given culture. While one might think that "working" or "laboring" are particularly good answers, they are too specific. "Engaging" works best, as it means more broadly to take part or participate.
The implication in this sentence is that the people being considered are trying to enter into culture that is not their own. Thus, they are trying to become acclimated or accustomed to this new way of life. To become "assimilated" means both to understand something (e.g. to assimilate knowledge in a given subject) as well as to become similar to something else. In this latter sense, we can see how a person would become "assimilated" to the norms of a given foreign culture over time. The second sentence indicates that this is best done by taking part in day-to-day life as well as by investigating the self-awareness of the given culture. While one might think that "working" or "laboring" are particularly good answers, they are too specific. "Engaging" works best, as it means more broadly to take part or participate.
The enigmatic question all of the students. As they sat trying to its opaque meaning, they became increasingly frustrated as they failed in every attempt to its meaning.
The enigmatic question all of the students. As they sat trying to its opaque meaning, they became increasingly frustrated as they failed in every attempt to its meaning.
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The word "enigmatic" describes something that is mysterious or difficult to understand or interpret. The students were unable to decipher its meaning. To "unravel" something can also mean to explain that thing. (This meaning of the word is clearly a metaphorical extension of its more literal meaning.) To "decrypt" is quite akin to "decipher," for both words deal with translating something out of an encoded form. (To "encrypt" a message is to encode it.) Finally, insofar as they could not solve this problem, they were defeated (so to speak) in finding their answer. To "confound" someone can mean to frustrate him or her. It can also mean to defeat that person, preventing him or her from reaching a given objective.
The word "enigmatic" describes something that is mysterious or difficult to understand or interpret. The students were unable to decipher its meaning. To "unravel" something can also mean to explain that thing. (This meaning of the word is clearly a metaphorical extension of its more literal meaning.) To "decrypt" is quite akin to "decipher," for both words deal with translating something out of an encoded form. (To "encrypt" a message is to encode it.) Finally, insofar as they could not solve this problem, they were defeated (so to speak) in finding their answer. To "confound" someone can mean to frustrate him or her. It can also mean to defeat that person, preventing him or her from reaching a given objective.
Certain individuals have such weakly developed personalities that they are unable to themselves to certain, firm decisions. Such persons can endlessly between potential options, never settling on one of the choices under consideration. This can ultimately create a situation in which all potential options completely .
Certain individuals have such weakly developed personalities that they are unable to themselves to certain, firm decisions. Such persons can endlessly between potential options, never settling on one of the choices under consideration. This can ultimately create a situation in which all potential options completely .
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The major problem with the people mentioned in this sentence is that they are unable to give a firm and fixed commitment to the tasks they need to undertake. To "consign" oneself to something is to do just that—as opposed to making a less firm declaration of commitment. To "vacillate" means precisely to waver between options in the manner described in the sentence, so it is by far the easiest blank of the three to fill in. Finally, although we use "evaporate" to describe a physical process involving liquids and gasses, the term can also have the extended meaning of to disappear from existence entirely. This latter meaning is what is indicated in this sentence.
The major problem with the people mentioned in this sentence is that they are unable to give a firm and fixed commitment to the tasks they need to undertake. To "consign" oneself to something is to do just that—as opposed to making a less firm declaration of commitment. To "vacillate" means precisely to waver between options in the manner described in the sentence, so it is by far the easiest blank of the three to fill in. Finally, although we use "evaporate" to describe a physical process involving liquids and gasses, the term can also have the extended meaning of to disappear from existence entirely. This latter meaning is what is indicated in this sentence.
In the past, it was normal to elders in a society, for such long-lived people had not only experienced many difficulties but also often had successfully them to continue for many years later, thus serving as exemplars of virtue and success for the broader community.
In the past, it was normal to elders in a society, for such long-lived people had not only experienced many difficulties but also often had successfully them to continue for many years later, thus serving as exemplars of virtue and success for the broader community.
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It is important to note that the elders in question were able to serve as examples of virtue and success. This means that they not only succeeded in overcoming their difficulties but likely managed to do very well in life after that. Hence, the best pair for the second and third blanks are "overcome" and "flourishing." This, of course, indicates that they were well respected. To "venerate" someone is to hold him or her in high esteem. Often related words are used in the context of religion, as when someone "venerates" a statue.
It is important to note that the elders in question were able to serve as examples of virtue and success. This means that they not only succeeded in overcoming their difficulties but likely managed to do very well in life after that. Hence, the best pair for the second and third blanks are "overcome" and "flourishing." This, of course, indicates that they were well respected. To "venerate" someone is to hold him or her in high esteem. Often related words are used in the context of religion, as when someone "venerates" a statue.
Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted into the sentence, best completes the sentence.
by the prospect of having to do most of the group's work for the math project, Riley when asked whether he wanted to join the group, gave in after they begged, and then on his commitment the next day, having decided that he would rather work alone.
Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted into the sentence, best completes the sentence. by the prospect of having to do most of the group's work for the math project, Riley when asked whether he wanted to join the group, gave in after they begged, and then on his commitment the next day, having decided that he would rather work alone.
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For the first blank, we need a verb that means something like discouraged. Either "daunted," "deterred," or "dissuaded" could work. For the second blank, we need a verb that means something like hesitated; either "wavered" or "oscillated" could fit. For the last blank, we need a verb that conveys how Riley went back on his initial promise; between "reneged" and "adulterated," "reneged" is the better option, so the correct answer is "daunted . . . wavered . . . reneged."
For the first blank, we need a verb that means something like discouraged. Either "daunted," "deterred," or "dissuaded" could work. For the second blank, we need a verb that means something like hesitated; either "wavered" or "oscillated" could fit. For the last blank, we need a verb that conveys how Riley went back on his initial promise; between "reneged" and "adulterated," "reneged" is the better option, so the correct answer is "daunted . . . wavered . . . reneged."
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Matthew did not merely the philosophical doctrine of logical positivism, he wholly it, so much so that his friends believed his disgust a kind of mental instability.
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Matthew did not merely the philosophical doctrine of logical positivism, he wholly it, so much so that his friends believed his disgust a kind of mental instability.
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Clearly, the relationship between the first two blanks is one of intensification. The word that goes in the first blank must be a weaker (but related) form of the word that goes in the second blank. Likewise, we can tell that Matthew's outlook is one of disgust. Therefore, the option that includes "dislike . . . abhorred" is the best for these first two blanks. (The option with "despise . . . detested" does not function for the intensification and hence is not acceptable.) The word "evinced" can mean bore evidence of, which is exactly what his disgust did—at least in his friends' eyes.
Clearly, the relationship between the first two blanks is one of intensification. The word that goes in the first blank must be a weaker (but related) form of the word that goes in the second blank. Likewise, we can tell that Matthew's outlook is one of disgust. Therefore, the option that includes "dislike . . . abhorred" is the best for these first two blanks. (The option with "despise . . . detested" does not function for the intensification and hence is not acceptable.) The word "evinced" can mean bore evidence of, which is exactly what his disgust did—at least in his friends' eyes.
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In secrecy, Peter to the enemy combatant, though he was ultimately unsuccessful in capturing the soldier; therefore, he had to his plans and prepare for a new outing against his foe.
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In secrecy, Peter to the enemy combatant, though he was ultimately unsuccessful in capturing the soldier; therefore, he had to his plans and prepare for a new outing against his foe.
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Since Peter was unsuccessful, we cannot say that he succeeded in his initial plans. For this reason, the wrong answer that includes "planned . . . annihilate" is somewhat tempting, for "planned" does not indicate that he succeeded; however, it is most likely that Peter altered his plans after the lack of success. Therefore, the option containing "recalibrate" (meaning readjust) is the best. The first two words—"attempted . . . ambush"—likewise work well.
Since Peter was unsuccessful, we cannot say that he succeeded in his initial plans. For this reason, the wrong answer that includes "planned . . . annihilate" is somewhat tempting, for "planned" does not indicate that he succeeded; however, it is most likely that Peter altered his plans after the lack of success. Therefore, the option containing "recalibrate" (meaning readjust) is the best. The first two words—"attempted . . . ambush"—likewise work well.
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The overall plan to capture the hill was because of inclement weather, which would have greatly the troops’ progress up the slope; such difficulties would have endangered their lives greatly while they were to enemy view during the march.
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The overall plan to capture the hill was because of inclement weather, which would have greatly the troops’ progress up the slope; such difficulties would have endangered their lives greatly while they were to enemy view during the march.
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Clearly, the troops did not undertake their march. The sentence indicates this by the use of the past tense in several places ("would have greatly" and "such difficulties would have endangered"). Therefore, the best option is "aborted . . . impeded . . . exposed." To "abort" something is merely to stop it—which is what they did by not marching. To "impede" means to make difficult. This describes what would happen due to the difficult ("inclement") weather. Likewise, it does make sense that such impeding would leave the people exposed for some time. The only tempting wrong option for this is likely "open." Indeed, the whole set of answers "daring . . . hindered . . . open" is likely tempting, for this would be a tempting plot and would have been hindered. However, it is clear that the plot was not undertaken, for the sentence states that it would have been tempting and would have been dangerous, but it was not undertaken.
Clearly, the troops did not undertake their march. The sentence indicates this by the use of the past tense in several places ("would have greatly" and "such difficulties would have endangered"). Therefore, the best option is "aborted . . . impeded . . . exposed." To "abort" something is merely to stop it—which is what they did by not marching. To "impede" means to make difficult. This describes what would happen due to the difficult ("inclement") weather. Likewise, it does make sense that such impeding would leave the people exposed for some time. The only tempting wrong option for this is likely "open." Indeed, the whole set of answers "daring . . . hindered . . . open" is likely tempting, for this would be a tempting plot and would have been hindered. However, it is clear that the plot was not undertaken, for the sentence states that it would have been tempting and would have been dangerous, but it was not undertaken.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Although he was known for being quite energetic and organized, Thomas knew how to in the garden. His friends were often quite amazed at his inability to any tasks while among the flowers, for which he had such affection that he could barely himself to productive activity.
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Although he was known for being quite energetic and organized, Thomas knew how to in the garden. His friends were often quite amazed at his inability to any tasks while among the flowers, for which he had such affection that he could barely himself to productive activity.
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The best clue in this sentence is the opening conjunction "although." This establishes a contrast between Thomas' energetic nature and what seems to be a less-than-energetic approach to gardening. The three options that remain based on this are "dither," "putter," and "wander." This must be synonymous with the thought expressed as part of the second blank (or at least relatively synonymous). The friends marvel at the fact that he cannot do something. Not being able to complete something would indicate that Thomas does not do much work. To "dither" is to avoid making any decisive choices. Thus, the pair of "dither" and "complete" is excellent, given that a dithering person might not complete anything. While "rouse" often describes the process of making someone wake up, it can mean more generally to bring to activity out of inactivity.
The best clue in this sentence is the opening conjunction "although." This establishes a contrast between Thomas' energetic nature and what seems to be a less-than-energetic approach to gardening. The three options that remain based on this are "dither," "putter," and "wander." This must be synonymous with the thought expressed as part of the second blank (or at least relatively synonymous). The friends marvel at the fact that he cannot do something. Not being able to complete something would indicate that Thomas does not do much work. To "dither" is to avoid making any decisive choices. Thus, the pair of "dither" and "complete" is excellent, given that a dithering person might not complete anything. While "rouse" often describes the process of making someone wake up, it can mean more generally to bring to activity out of inactivity.