Adjectives and Adverbs in One-Blank Texts - GRE Verbal
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Many therapists encourage methods to promote human contact with their patients.
Many therapists encourage methods to promote human contact with their patients.
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The key phrase in the sentence is "human contact." The correct answer needs to relate to "human contact" in some way. "Tactile," meaning related to the sense of touch, is the best fit.
The key phrase in the sentence is "human contact." The correct answer needs to relate to "human contact" in some way. "Tactile," meaning related to the sense of touch, is the best fit.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Her famous wit was as as the chemicals she worked with, which could burn clean through the skin.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Her famous wit was as as the chemicals she worked with, which could burn clean through the skin.
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We need words that make sense for both a sarcastic wit and corrosive chemicals, like "biting" and "caustic."
We need words that make sense for both a sarcastic wit and corrosive chemicals, like "biting" and "caustic."
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Teenagers will often use offensive language, but racial slurs are .
Teenagers will often use offensive language, but racial slurs are .
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The structure of the sentence indicates that "racial slurs" goes beyond usual "offensive language." The correct answer needs to show how far beyond they truly are. "Exceptionable," meaning something offensive or objectionable, is the best fit among the answer choices.
The structure of the sentence indicates that "racial slurs" goes beyond usual "offensive language." The correct answer needs to show how far beyond they truly are. "Exceptionable," meaning something offensive or objectionable, is the best fit among the answer choices.
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The boy's mother was when he came home from school with an injured hand.
The boy's mother was when he came home from school with an injured hand.
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The boy having an injury could make a mother many things—from confused to angry to sympathetic. The best fit will be one of these words or their synonym. "Livid," meaning angry and upset, is the correct answer.
The boy having an injury could make a mother many things—from confused to angry to sympathetic. The best fit will be one of these words or their synonym. "Livid," meaning angry and upset, is the correct answer.
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She was so used to working nights, that becoming was quite difficult.
She was so used to working nights, that becoming was quite difficult.
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The subject of the sentence was "working nights," but has had to change her habits. The correct answer needs to mean active or awake in daytime, the definition of "diurnal."
The subject of the sentence was "working nights," but has had to change her habits. The correct answer needs to mean active or awake in daytime, the definition of "diurnal."
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While initially considered a small inconvenience, the new regulations soon proved .
While initially considered a small inconvenience, the new regulations soon proved .
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The regulation was already considered "a small inconvenience," and the structure of the sentence indicates it grew worse. The correct answer should mean burdensome or problematic, which is the definition of "onerous."
The regulation was already considered "a small inconvenience," and the structure of the sentence indicates it grew worse. The correct answer should mean burdensome or problematic, which is the definition of "onerous."
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In a rush, the employer gave only a look at the application before deciding not to hire the newly graduated applicant.
In a rush, the employer gave only a look at the application before deciding not to hire the newly graduated applicant.
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"Cursory" means hurried, hasty, or done with little attention.
"Cursory" means hurried, hasty, or done with little attention.
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The ability to choose a child's school is considered by reformers, and that priority is placed above everything else.
The ability to choose a child's school is considered by reformers, and that priority is placed above everything else.
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The choice of schools is "placed above everything else." The correct answer will indicate that it is the ultimate priority and impossible to go against. "Sacrosanct," meaning extremely holy or inviolable, is the best choice.
The choice of schools is "placed above everything else." The correct answer will indicate that it is the ultimate priority and impossible to go against. "Sacrosanct," meaning extremely holy or inviolable, is the best choice.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The man had charm and a sense of fun, but the lack of real content in his words eventually caused him to be dismissed as .
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The man had charm and a sense of fun, but the lack of real content in his words eventually caused him to be dismissed as .
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"Vacuous" means foolishly silly and empty, which seems to fit the description of this man. "Prosaic" means boring, and the description contradicts this.
"Vacuous" means foolishly silly and empty, which seems to fit the description of this man. "Prosaic" means boring, and the description contradicts this.
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The sense of security felt by many in a car is often , and safety advocates urge more caution from drivers.
The sense of security felt by many in a car is often , and safety advocates urge more caution from drivers.
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"Safety advocates" urging "caution" means drivers are not as secure as they believe. The correct answer will mean that drivers are wrong or misguided about their safety. "Illusory," meaning deceptive or fake, is the best choice among the answers.
"Safety advocates" urging "caution" means drivers are not as secure as they believe. The correct answer will mean that drivers are wrong or misguided about their safety. "Illusory," meaning deceptive or fake, is the best choice among the answers.
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The storm left the building in a situation, swaying back and forth with every gust of wind.
The storm left the building in a situation, swaying back and forth with every gust of wind.
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The building is "swaying back and forth" after a storm. The correct answer will indicate the building's troubling position. "Precarious," meaning unstable or uncertain, is the best fit among the answers.
The building is "swaying back and forth" after a storm. The correct answer will indicate the building's troubling position. "Precarious," meaning unstable or uncertain, is the best fit among the answers.
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His knowledge of cars and sports made his fellow teenage boys believe he was more than he was.
His knowledge of cars and sports made his fellow teenage boys believe he was more than he was.
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The sentence ultimately concerns the subject's knowledge, and his peers reaction to it. The correct answer will indicate his knowledge, or his perceived knowledge. "Sagacious," meaning wise or full of good advice, is the best choice.
The sentence ultimately concerns the subject's knowledge, and his peers reaction to it. The correct answer will indicate his knowledge, or his perceived knowledge. "Sagacious," meaning wise or full of good advice, is the best choice.
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His preferred method of dumping girlfriends in a text message showed how he truly was.
His preferred method of dumping girlfriends in a text message showed how he truly was.
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The subject's preferred method, "text message," is a sign of his indifference to his girlfriends and the correct answer will show this. "Callow," meaning immature and unfeeling, is the best choice.
The subject's preferred method, "text message," is a sign of his indifference to his girlfriends and the correct answer will show this. "Callow," meaning immature and unfeeling, is the best choice.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Flanders was often seen as by his colleagues because of his habit of offering to help with any task his employer undertook.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Flanders was often seen as by his colleagues because of his habit of offering to help with any task his employer undertook.
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The first sentence indicates Flanders’ colleagues are annoyed by him. “Welcoming” and “careful” both have too many positive connotations to be the correct answer. Flanders’ offers of help could be "productive," but are certainly an attempt to flatter his boss, which is the definition of “sycophantic.”
The first sentence indicates Flanders’ colleagues are annoyed by him. “Welcoming” and “careful” both have too many positive connotations to be the correct answer. Flanders’ offers of help could be "productive," but are certainly an attempt to flatter his boss, which is the definition of “sycophantic.”
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Robert Burns is considered the Scottish poet, as his work is famous throughout Scotland and is seen to embody Scottish culture.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Robert Burns is considered the Scottish poet, as his work is famous throughout Scotland and is seen to embody Scottish culture.
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The second half of the sentence indicates that Robert Burns is held in high regard, so "quintissential" is the best answer choice.
The second half of the sentence indicates that Robert Burns is held in high regard, so "quintissential" is the best answer choice.
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The boys did a particularly job painting, leaving walls uneven and dripping paint everywhere.
The boys did a particularly job painting, leaving walls uneven and dripping paint everywhere.
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The second phrase of the sentence indicates that the painting job was not done well, and the correct answer will reflect this. "Execrable," meaning extremely bad, is the best fit among the answers.
The second phrase of the sentence indicates that the painting job was not done well, and the correct answer will reflect this. "Execrable," meaning extremely bad, is the best fit among the answers.
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The beautiful new painting hung in the living room gave the entire space a(n) appeal.
The beautiful new painting hung in the living room gave the entire space a(n) appeal.
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"Aesthetic" means artistic, or dealing with art or beauty.
"Aesthetic" means artistic, or dealing with art or beauty.
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Mary tried to maintain a(n) diet, but the conveniences of calorie-rich fast food often won out.
Mary tried to maintain a(n) diet, but the conveniences of calorie-rich fast food often won out.
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To be "abstemious" means to eat and drink in moderation.
To be "abstemious" means to eat and drink in moderation.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Fred frequently looked back on his time in the military, viewing it as the “glory days” that he could never recover.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Fred frequently looked back on his time in the military, viewing it as the “glory days” that he could never recover.
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Fred’s view of his past “glory days” indicates the positive feelings towards the military Fred holds, ruling out "angrily" and "despairingly." "Thoughtfully" does not work because of the simple manner in which Fred regards his military experience.
Fred’s view of his past “glory days” indicates the positive feelings towards the military Fred holds, ruling out "angrily" and "despairingly." "Thoughtfully" does not work because of the simple manner in which Fred regards his military experience.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
His demeanor was often considered due to his aloof manner and biting comments.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
His demeanor was often considered due to his aloof manner and biting comments.
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Both “aloof manner” and “biting comments” tell us that the word we are looking for needs to indicate something poor about the subject’s personality. Only one word, “haughty,” carries such a meaning.
Both “aloof manner” and “biting comments” tell us that the word we are looking for needs to indicate something poor about the subject’s personality. Only one word, “haughty,” carries such a meaning.
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