Nouns in One-Blank Texts - GRE Verbal
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The actor was a , with people waiting hours just to see him leave the theater.
The actor was a , with people waiting hours just to see him leave the theater.
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"People waiting hours" for a brief glimpse of the actor means he was extremely popular and exciting. The correct answer needs to indicate the sensationalism surrounding the actor. "Phenomenon," meaning a big event or occasion, is the best choice.
"People waiting hours" for a brief glimpse of the actor means he was extremely popular and exciting. The correct answer needs to indicate the sensationalism surrounding the actor. "Phenomenon," meaning a big event or occasion, is the best choice.
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The celebrated author coined many that have sprung into use as common phrases.
The celebrated author coined many that have sprung into use as common phrases.
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The author "coined" some "common phrases," so the missing word will indicate new language. The correct answer will mean a newly coined word or phrase, the definition of "neologism."
The author "coined" some "common phrases," so the missing word will indicate new language. The correct answer will mean a newly coined word or phrase, the definition of "neologism."
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The from the back of the room was disquieting to the nervous boy, who hated being laughed at.
The from the back of the room was disquieting to the nervous boy, who hated being laughed at.
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The key phrase in the sentence is "being laughed at." As that phrase refers back to the missing word, the correct answer must mean a big or notable laugh, the definition of guffaw.
The key phrase in the sentence is "being laughed at." As that phrase refers back to the missing word, the correct answer must mean a big or notable laugh, the definition of guffaw.
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His lack of curiosity about art marked him as a among his friends.
His lack of curiosity about art marked him as a among his friends.
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The sentence notes the subject's "lack of curiosity" as the reason his friends view him the way they do. The correct answer needs to demonstrate a lack of knowledge. "Philistine," meaning an uncultured and unsophisticated person, is the best choice among the answers.
The sentence notes the subject's "lack of curiosity" as the reason his friends view him the way they do. The correct answer needs to demonstrate a lack of knowledge. "Philistine," meaning an uncultured and unsophisticated person, is the best choice among the answers.
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Years later, the man still expressed for the harm he caused as a boy.
Years later, the man still expressed for the harm he caused as a boy.
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"The harm he caused" indicates a troubling past that the man is reflecting on. The correct answer will express how he feels now. "Contrition," meaning sorrow and repentance, is the best answer.
"The harm he caused" indicates a troubling past that the man is reflecting on. The correct answer will express how he feels now. "Contrition," meaning sorrow and repentance, is the best answer.
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The girl had enough to talk her way out of gym class.
The girl had enough to talk her way out of gym class.
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Getting "out of gym class" was possible because the girl had the quality described by the missing word. The correct answer needs to appropriately reflect her abilities. "Guile," meaning cunning or craftiness, is the best fit among the answers.
Getting "out of gym class" was possible because the girl had the quality described by the missing word. The correct answer needs to appropriately reflect her abilities. "Guile," meaning cunning or craftiness, is the best fit among the answers.
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The patriotic speech often slipped too far into .
The patriotic speech often slipped too far into .
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While many of the answer could fit the sentence, the best choice must be found. The speech is patriotic, but goes too far, and the answer must reflect both of these things. "Jingoism," meaning over the top patriotic speech, is the best choice.
While many of the answer could fit the sentence, the best choice must be found. The speech is patriotic, but goes too far, and the answer must reflect both of these things. "Jingoism," meaning over the top patriotic speech, is the best choice.
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The small role proved to be the of his career, as he never garnered any more success.
The small role proved to be the of his career, as he never garnered any more success.
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The sentence says the subject "never garnered any more success." This means that the correct answer will mean a high point or peak, the definition of "zenith."
The sentence says the subject "never garnered any more success." This means that the correct answer will mean a high point or peak, the definition of "zenith."
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Being uncomfortable with fame, the author became a and never gave interviews.
Being uncomfortable with fame, the author became a and never gave interviews.
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The sentence notes both that the author was "uncomfortable with fame" and "never gave interviews." The correct answer will indicate the author's avoidance of others. "Recluse," meaning a person who cuts himself off from others, is the best choice.
The sentence notes both that the author was "uncomfortable with fame" and "never gave interviews." The correct answer will indicate the author's avoidance of others. "Recluse," meaning a person who cuts himself off from others, is the best choice.
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The fall did not injure the hiker too seriously, but did leave a on her knee.
The fall did not injure the hiker too seriously, but did leave a on her knee.
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The sentence says the hiker was not injured "too seriously," but merely had the injury described by the missing word. The correct answer will be a minor harm. "Contusion," meaning _a bruise or wel_t, is the best fit among the answer choices.
The sentence says the hiker was not injured "too seriously," but merely had the injury described by the missing word. The correct answer will be a minor harm. "Contusion," meaning _a bruise or wel_t, is the best fit among the answer choices.
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Her was astonishing, and she was often a victim of fraud.
Her was astonishing, and she was often a victim of fraud.
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Being "a victim of fraud" indicates the subject of the sentence was easily tricked and duped. The correct answer will mean too trusting or easy to be fooled, the definition of gullibility.
Being "a victim of fraud" indicates the subject of the sentence was easily tricked and duped. The correct answer will mean too trusting or easy to be fooled, the definition of gullibility.
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Her was contagious, and soon the whole room was smiling.
Her was contagious, and soon the whole room was smiling.
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What is "contagious" turns "the whole room smiling." This means the correct answer will indicate something that produces smiling. "Jollity," meaning happiness or levity, is the best choice.
What is "contagious" turns "the whole room smiling." This means the correct answer will indicate something that produces smiling. "Jollity," meaning happiness or levity, is the best choice.
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Although hyped before the primaries, the candidate ultimately proved a .
Although hyped before the primaries, the candidate ultimately proved a .
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The missing word is contrasted with the attention given to the candidate "before the primaries." The correct answer will demonstrate the candidate's inability to live up to the hype. "Nonentity," meaning a nonfactor or unimportant person or thing, is the best fit in the sentence.
The missing word is contrasted with the attention given to the candidate "before the primaries." The correct answer will demonstrate the candidate's inability to live up to the hype. "Nonentity," meaning a nonfactor or unimportant person or thing, is the best fit in the sentence.
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With the recent acquisition, the President of the company felt he had hit a and was uncertain what to do next.
With the recent acquisition, the President of the company felt he had hit a and was uncertain what to do next.
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The President is reflecting on a success, which makes him "uncertain what to do next." The correct answer will mean some point which is hard to duplicate or suppress. "Pinnacle," meaning highest point or topmost moment, is the best choice.
The President is reflecting on a success, which makes him "uncertain what to do next." The correct answer will mean some point which is hard to duplicate or suppress. "Pinnacle," meaning highest point or topmost moment, is the best choice.
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The faculty senate had to submit their new rules to a of the school's entire staff for ratification.
The faculty senate had to submit their new rules to a of the school's entire staff for ratification.
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The senate's "new rules" are put before "the school's entire staff for ratification." This means the staff must give some official blessing on the rules. "Referendum," meaning a public vote, is the correct answer.
The senate's "new rules" are put before "the school's entire staff for ratification." This means the staff must give some official blessing on the rules. "Referendum," meaning a public vote, is the correct answer.
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Despite a great deal of research, the question of black holes still presents a for scientists.
Despite a great deal of research, the question of black holes still presents a for scientists.
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We see here that "black holes" are not understood, "despite a great deal of research." This means the correct answer will indicate that black holes are still an issue. "Conundrum," meaning a puzzle or challenge, is the best choice.
We see here that "black holes" are not understood, "despite a great deal of research." This means the correct answer will indicate that black holes are still an issue. "Conundrum," meaning a puzzle or challenge, is the best choice.
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The aging band had their last hit years ago, and was now trading on to sell tickets.
The aging band had their last hit years ago, and was now trading on to sell tickets.
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The sentence outright states the band's "last hit" was "years ago." The correct answer will indicate it was their past success that is now selling tickets. "Nostalgia," meaning a longing for the past, is the best fit.
The sentence outright states the band's "last hit" was "years ago." The correct answer will indicate it was their past success that is now selling tickets. "Nostalgia," meaning a longing for the past, is the best fit.
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The boy's defiance of his teacher gained him among his peers, despite the punishment he received.
The boy's defiance of his teacher gained him among his peers, despite the punishment he received.
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The "defiance" was looked at by his peers in a light described by the missing word. The correct answer will mean fame or respect of some kind. "Notoriety," meaning infamy or widespread acclaim for wrongdoing, is the correct answer.
The "defiance" was looked at by his peers in a light described by the missing word. The correct answer will mean fame or respect of some kind. "Notoriety," meaning infamy or widespread acclaim for wrongdoing, is the correct answer.
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Although he started the job enthusiastically, his waned the longer he worked there.
Although he started the job enthusiastically, his waned the longer he worked there.
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The sentence directly connects the missing word with "enthusiastically." The correct answer needs to be a synonym of "enthusiasm." "Zeal," meaning eagerness and desire, is the best fit.
The sentence directly connects the missing word with "enthusiastically." The correct answer needs to be a synonym of "enthusiasm." "Zeal," meaning eagerness and desire, is the best fit.
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The new employee was a terrible , and sought to curry favor with his boss in any way.
The new employee was a terrible , and sought to curry favor with his boss in any way.
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The phrase "curry favor" provides the best clue to the answer. By trying to appeal to his boss "in any way," the new employee is being a "sycophant," a flatterer and kiss up.
The phrase "curry favor" provides the best clue to the answer. By trying to appeal to his boss "in any way," the new employee is being a "sycophant," a flatterer and kiss up.
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