Adjectives and Adverbs in One-Blank Texts - GRE Verbal
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The legend states he was so he once got stuck in a bathtub.
The legend states he was so he once got stuck in a bathtub.
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To get "stuck in a bathtub" requires a person to be quite large. The correct answer needs to mean sizable or big. "Corpulent," meaning grossly fat or overweight, is the best fit.
To get "stuck in a bathtub" requires a person to be quite large. The correct answer needs to mean sizable or big. "Corpulent," meaning grossly fat or overweight, is the best fit.
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The foreign professor was surprisingly in English, considering he had only picked up the language a year ago.
The foreign professor was surprisingly in English, considering he had only picked up the language a year ago.
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While a few of the answer choices could fit, one will fit best. The sentence concerns language abilities, and the correct choice will describe that. "Eloquent," meaning fluent and impressive in speech, is the best fit.
While a few of the answer choices could fit, one will fit best. The sentence concerns language abilities, and the correct choice will describe that. "Eloquent," meaning fluent and impressive in speech, is the best fit.
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He had grown from an awkward kid to a young adult in a matter of just a few years.
He had grown from an awkward kid to a young adult in a matter of just a few years.
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The structure of the sentence contrasts "awkward kid" with the correct answer. The right choice will be a word meaning the opposite of "awkward." Of the answer choices, only "personable," meaning likable and attractive, fits the sentence.
The structure of the sentence contrasts "awkward kid" with the correct answer. The right choice will be a word meaning the opposite of "awkward." Of the answer choices, only "personable," meaning likable and attractive, fits the sentence.
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Before the mission, he was and went through every scenario in his head.
Before the mission, he was and went through every scenario in his head.
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Looking at "every scenario in his head" means he was analyzing the mission in great detail. The correct answer should mean deep reflection or thinking intensely, the definition of "pensive."
Looking at "every scenario in his head" means he was analyzing the mission in great detail. The correct answer should mean deep reflection or thinking intensely, the definition of "pensive."
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Despite his parents' attempts to push him towards another career path, the young man was about joining the Marines.
Despite his parents' attempts to push him towards another career path, the young man was about joining the Marines.
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The young man is staying focused on the Marines despite his parents' wishes, which means he is excited about joining and is remaining vigilant. "Adamant," meaning inflexible and determined, is the only answer choice that would give such a meaning to the sentence.
The young man is staying focused on the Marines despite his parents' wishes, which means he is excited about joining and is remaining vigilant. "Adamant," meaning inflexible and determined, is the only answer choice that would give such a meaning to the sentence.
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He had a reputation of being as a young man, but he became a serene presence in his twilight years.
He had a reputation of being as a young man, but he became a serene presence in his twilight years.
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The sentence contrasts the man's "serence presence" as he aged, with his younger reputation. The correct answer will mean the opposite of "serene." "Zany," meaning crazy or wacky, is the best choice among the answers.
The sentence contrasts the man's "serence presence" as he aged, with his younger reputation. The correct answer will mean the opposite of "serene." "Zany," meaning crazy or wacky, is the best choice among the answers.
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The general only adopted unusual methods when it became clear strategies would not work.
The general only adopted unusual methods when it became clear strategies would not work.
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The sentence explicitly contrasts the missing word with the general's "unusual methods." The correct answer will effectively mean usual. "Conventional," meaning common or customary, is the correct answer.
The sentence explicitly contrasts the missing word with the general's "unusual methods." The correct answer will effectively mean usual. "Conventional," meaning common or customary, is the correct answer.
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Campfire cooking provided a experience none of the hikers would soon forget.
Campfire cooking provided a experience none of the hikers would soon forget.
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The key word in the sentence is "cooking." The correct answer will be a word relating to cooking or eating. "Gustatory," meaning concerned with the sense of taste, is the correct answer.
The key word in the sentence is "cooking." The correct answer will be a word relating to cooking or eating. "Gustatory," meaning concerned with the sense of taste, is the correct answer.
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Thanks to his spending habits, he had saved quite a bit of money over the years.
Thanks to his spending habits, he had saved quite a bit of money over the years.
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The sentence connects the subject's "spending habits" to his ability to save. The correct answer needs to indicate the man's spending habits were wise and careful enough to save money. "Judicious," meaning reasonable and smart in judgment, is the best choice.
The sentence connects the subject's "spending habits" to his ability to save. The correct answer needs to indicate the man's spending habits were wise and careful enough to save money. "Judicious," meaning reasonable and smart in judgment, is the best choice.
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More than anything else, the ability to make more money through bonuses as a salesman was in his decision to decline a promotion.
More than anything else, the ability to make more money through bonuses as a salesman was in his decision to decline a promotion.
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The key phrase in the sentence is "more than anything else." The correct answer will stress the role the bonuses played in the decision. "Pivotal," meaning of central importance, is the best choice.
The key phrase in the sentence is "more than anything else." The correct answer will stress the role the bonuses played in the decision. "Pivotal," meaning of central importance, is the best choice.
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The motivational speech was an underwhelming recitation of cliches and lame jokes.
The motivational speech was an underwhelming recitation of cliches and lame jokes.
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The sentence calls the speech "underwhelming," and pairs the missing word with "lame." The correct answer will further the disappointing nature of the speech. "Hackneyed," meaning common and overused, is the best choice.
The sentence calls the speech "underwhelming," and pairs the missing word with "lame." The correct answer will further the disappointing nature of the speech. "Hackneyed," meaning common and overused, is the best choice.
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Her manner was surprising, as her parents hardly ever spoke.
Her manner was surprising, as her parents hardly ever spoke.
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The sentence calls the subject's manner "surprising" in light of her parent's quiet demeanor. The correct answer must stand against her parents' never speaking. "Loquacious," meaning very talkative, is the best choice.
The sentence calls the subject's manner "surprising" in light of her parent's quiet demeanor. The correct answer must stand against her parents' never speaking. "Loquacious," meaning very talkative, is the best choice.
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His approach to the sport soon was copied by competitors and quickly became the standard method.
His approach to the sport soon was copied by competitors and quickly became the standard method.
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The approach to the sport "became the standard method" only after being "copied by competitors." This implies it was not the standard method at first, and the correct answer will reflect this. "Novel," meaning new and innovative, is the best choice.
The approach to the sport "became the standard method" only after being "copied by competitors." This implies it was not the standard method at first, and the correct answer will reflect this. "Novel," meaning new and innovative, is the best choice.
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The investor remained throughout the meeting, revealing none of his thinking.
The investor remained throughout the meeting, revealing none of his thinking.
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The investor revealed "none of his thinking" in the meeting, indicating he said almost nothing. The correct answer will mean extremely quiet, which is the definition of "taciturn."
The investor revealed "none of his thinking" in the meeting, indicating he said almost nothing. The correct answer will mean extremely quiet, which is the definition of "taciturn."
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Both sides agreed the controversy needed a(n) party to help resolve the conflict.
Both sides agreed the controversy needed a(n) party to help resolve the conflict.
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The party described by the missing word is attempting to resolve the "controversy." The correct answer needs to reflect a person who could work with both sides. "Disinterested," meaning unbiased or neutral, is the best answer choice.
The party described by the missing word is attempting to resolve the "controversy." The correct answer needs to reflect a person who could work with both sides. "Disinterested," meaning unbiased or neutral, is the best answer choice.
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She was enough to claim that she was not at a party, but she was caught on a surveillance camera.
She was enough to claim that she was not at a party, but she was caught on a surveillance camera.
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To claim she was not where "she was caught on a surveillance camera," indicates that she was less than honest. The correct answer should mean prone to lying or deception, the definition of "mendacious."
To claim she was not where "she was caught on a surveillance camera," indicates that she was less than honest. The correct answer should mean prone to lying or deception, the definition of "mendacious."
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The film's humor was looked down on by intellectual critics.
The film's humor was looked down on by intellectual critics.
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The film is "looked down on by the intellectual critics," meaning the humor is unappealing to intellectuals. The correct answer needs to mean the opposite of "intellectual." "Sophomoric," meaning juvenile or conceited, is the best fit.
The film is "looked down on by the intellectual critics," meaning the humor is unappealing to intellectuals. The correct answer needs to mean the opposite of "intellectual." "Sophomoric," meaning juvenile or conceited, is the best fit.
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The city councilman was an easy target for underworld bribery.
The city councilman was an easy target for underworld bribery.
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The city councilman is "an easy target" for bribery. The correct answer needs to mean corruptible or able to be bribed, the definition of "venal."
The city councilman is "an easy target" for bribery. The correct answer needs to mean corruptible or able to be bribed, the definition of "venal."
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The book was highly derivative, with a plotline.
The book was highly derivative, with a plotline.
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The plotline for a "highly derivative" book will be old and common, and the correct answer should illuminate this. "Cliché," meaning an overused and unoriginal phrase or idea, is the best choice.
The plotline for a "highly derivative" book will be old and common, and the correct answer should illuminate this. "Cliché," meaning an overused and unoriginal phrase or idea, is the best choice.
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Standing in the presence of his idol, he quickly became and unable to speak.
Standing in the presence of his idol, he quickly became and unable to speak.
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The inability to speak "in the presence of his idol," indicates the subject was bothered and agitated, and the correct answer will reflect this. "Flustered," meaning worked up or problematically excited, is the best choice.
The inability to speak "in the presence of his idol," indicates the subject was bothered and agitated, and the correct answer will reflect this. "Flustered," meaning worked up or problematically excited, is the best choice.
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