Text Completion - 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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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Many people criticized the mayor’s decision to ban sugary drinks. However, a small group his efforts to intertwine public health and public policy.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Many people criticized the mayor’s decision to ban sugary drinks. However, a small group his efforts to intertwine public health and public policy.
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The sentence makes a contrast between those who “criticized” the mayor’s decision and the way others responded. The adjective in the blank describes how this other “small group” reacted. "Lauded" means praised, which is the antonym of "criticized," and thus best completes the sentence.
The sentence makes a contrast between those who “criticized” the mayor’s decision and the way others responded. The adjective in the blank describes how this other “small group” reacted. "Lauded" means praised, which is the antonym of "criticized," and thus best completes the sentence.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
She was infuriated by her classmates’ ; she wanted to do something to fix the problems that everyone else seemed to accept as inevitable.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
She was infuriated by her classmates’ ; she wanted to do something to fix the problems that everyone else seemed to accept as inevitable.
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“Quiescence” means complacency or passive acceptance, which is the only answer choice that would infuriate someone with a desire to act.
“Quiescence” means complacency or passive acceptance, which is the only answer choice that would infuriate someone with a desire to act.
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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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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Although Todd tends to be , he used a conversation partner to help him learn French.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Although Todd tends to be , he used a conversation partner to help him learn French.
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“Autodidactic” describes someone who learns on his own and teaches himself. The first phrase starting with “although” indicates that the word in the blank must be incompatible with using a conversation partner.
“Autodidactic” describes someone who learns on his own and teaches himself. The first phrase starting with “although” indicates that the word in the blank must be incompatible with using a conversation partner.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Unlike Chuck, whom most would describe as extremely , Bill rarely said an unnecessary word.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Unlike Chuck, whom most would describe as extremely , Bill rarely said an unnecessary word.
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Chuck is set up to be the opposite of Bill, who is quiet, so Chuck must be talkative. "Loquacious" means talkative, so it is the answer.
Chuck is set up to be the opposite of Bill, who is quiet, so Chuck must be talkative. "Loquacious" means talkative, so it is the answer.
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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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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Deborah disliked her teacher’s rambling speeches; she wished he were more .
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Deborah disliked her teacher’s rambling speeches; she wished he were more .
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The word that fills in the blank must contrast with a teacher who rambles. Were Deborah’s teacher more "laconic" (that is, were he more brief and to the point), then he would not likely deliver rambling speeches. "Loquacious" and "garrulous" both mean talkative, while "pedantic" means strictly concerned with formal rules and book learning.
The word that fills in the blank must contrast with a teacher who rambles. Were Deborah’s teacher more "laconic" (that is, were he more brief and to the point), then he would not likely deliver rambling speeches. "Loquacious" and "garrulous" both mean talkative, while "pedantic" means strictly concerned with formal rules and book learning.
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Fill in the blanks with the best answer.
Rather than increasing the opportunities to drill for natural gas, the bill intends to oil production near national and state parks.
Fill in the blanks with the best answer.
Rather than increasing the opportunities to drill for natural gas, the bill intends to oil production near national and state parks.
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"Inhibit" means to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level. The beginning of the sentence has the word _rather—_this is a clue that what occurs on the other half of the sentence will be the opposite of what is stated before; in this case, the bill limits production rather than increasing it.
"Inhibit" means to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level. The beginning of the sentence has the word _rather—_this is a clue that what occurs on the other half of the sentence will be the opposite of what is stated before; in this case, the bill limits production rather than increasing it.
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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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Until now, the traditional narrative of Vincent Van Gogh's death was considered . New historical evidence, according to some scholars, could show that the artist was a victim of a murder.
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Until now, the traditional narrative of Vincent Van Gogh's death was considered . New historical evidence, according to some scholars, could show that the artist was a victim of a murder.
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"Unequivocal" means not subject to interpretation or more than one interpretation; in this case, there was only one way of explaining Van Gogh's death until new evidence arose. "Dubitable" here is an antonym of the correct word, meaning either open to doubt or questionable.
"Unequivocal" means not subject to interpretation or more than one interpretation; in this case, there was only one way of explaining Van Gogh's death until new evidence arose. "Dubitable" here is an antonym of the correct word, meaning either open to doubt or questionable.
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