Nouns in One-Blank Texts - GRE Verbal
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The rival gangs started a large when the two groups left the dance at the same time.
The rival gangs started a large when the two groups left the dance at the same time.
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The sentence discusses "rival gangs" leaving a dance "at the same time." This means the correct answer should indicate a confrontation or violence. "Fracas," meaning a disturbance or fight, is the best choice among the answers.
The sentence discusses "rival gangs" leaving a dance "at the same time." This means the correct answer should indicate a confrontation or violence. "Fracas," meaning a disturbance or fight, is the best choice among the answers.
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The speech was promised to be somber, but quickly moved into a joyous .
The speech was promised to be somber, but quickly moved into a joyous .
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The sentence specifically notes the missing word is "joyous." The sentence also contrasts the missing word with its intended "somber" tone. "Panegyric," meaning a praising and laudatory speech, is the best choice anong the answers.
The sentence specifically notes the missing word is "joyous." The sentence also contrasts the missing word with its intended "somber" tone. "Panegyric," meaning a praising and laudatory speech, is the best choice anong the answers.
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The on the glass gave the boy's hand a large cut.
The on the glass gave the boy's hand a large cut.
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The boy in the sentence received a "large cut" due to the missing word being on the glass. This means the correct answer will indicate something sharp and able to cut a hand. "Serration," meaning a jagged edge, is the best choice among the answers.
The boy in the sentence received a "large cut" due to the missing word being on the glass. This means the correct answer will indicate something sharp and able to cut a hand. "Serration," meaning a jagged edge, is the best choice among the answers.
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The poor test score was a complete for the straight-A student.
The poor test score was a complete for the straight-A student.
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The sentence notes the "straight A student" got a "poor test score." The correct answer must therefore indicate the fact this score was unexpected. "Aberration," meaning a deviation from the normal, is the best choice among the answer.
The sentence notes the "straight A student" got a "poor test score." The correct answer must therefore indicate the fact this score was unexpected. "Aberration," meaning a deviation from the normal, is the best choice among the answer.
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The gunslinger attempted to put up a brave , but his posse knew he was actually quite scared.
The gunslinger attempted to put up a brave , but his posse knew he was actually quite scared.
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The sentence contrasts the fact the "posse" knew he was "quite scared," with the "brave" missing word. The correct answer must indicate an appearance or look of bravery. "Facade," meaning the front facing of a building, here used metaphorically, is the best choice among the answers.
The sentence contrasts the fact the "posse" knew he was "quite scared," with the "brave" missing word. The correct answer must indicate an appearance or look of bravery. "Facade," meaning the front facing of a building, here used metaphorically, is the best choice among the answers.
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In the face of further government crackdowns, the different groups now formed a of opposition to the regime.
In the face of further government crackdowns, the different groups now formed a of opposition to the regime.
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The sentence notes that "different groups" came together against the government. The correct answer needs to indicate a unification. "Monolith," meaning a united force or singular front, is the best choice among the answers.
The sentence notes that "different groups" came together against the government. The correct answer needs to indicate a unification. "Monolith," meaning a united force or singular front, is the best choice among the answers.
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Many hopeful members of the political party believed this campaign was an to earlier successes.
Many hopeful members of the political party believed this campaign was an to earlier successes.
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The "hopeful members of the political party" are seeing earlier successes in this new campaign. This means the correct answer will show they see the earlier campaigns are a model. "Analogue," meaning something similar or a corresponding happenstance, is the best choice among the answers.
The "hopeful members of the political party" are seeing earlier successes in this new campaign. This means the correct answer will show they see the earlier campaigns are a model. "Analogue," meaning something similar or a corresponding happenstance, is the best choice among the answers.
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The of the story diminished over time, as she added more non factual details to the narrative.
The of the story diminished over time, as she added more non factual details to the narrative.
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The storyteller keeps adding "non factual details to the narrative." This indicates she is decreasing the story's believability or acceptability, the definition of "plausibility," which is the correct answer.
The storyteller keeps adding "non factual details to the narrative." This indicates she is decreasing the story's believability or acceptability, the definition of "plausibility," which is the correct answer.
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The boxer's greatest attribute was his , as he almost never got punched out or beat down.
The boxer's greatest attribute was his , as he almost never got punched out or beat down.
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The sentence actually describes the missing word as meaning the boxer "never got punched out or beat down." This means the correct answer has to indicate toughness or strength. "Resilience," meaning perseverance or an ability to come back, is the best choice among the answers.
The sentence actually describes the missing word as meaning the boxer "never got punched out or beat down." This means the correct answer has to indicate toughness or strength. "Resilience," meaning perseverance or an ability to come back, is the best choice among the answers.
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The Lieutenant was considered a strange choice to lead, as most officers thought he lacked the to see out the mission.
The Lieutenant was considered a strange choice to lead, as most officers thought he lacked the to see out the mission.
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The Lieutenant must "see out the mission," and the missing word indicates the ability to do that. "Fortitude," meaning strength and bravery, is the correct answer.
The Lieutenant must "see out the mission," and the missing word indicates the ability to do that. "Fortitude," meaning strength and bravery, is the correct answer.
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Although the plan was perfectly figured out, a random threw them off and doomed it to failure.
Although the plan was perfectly figured out, a random threw them off and doomed it to failure.
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The sentence describes a plan "perfectly figured out," which nonetheless was "doomed to failure." This indicates the correct answer will mean something that harms even perfect planning. "Vagary," meaning an unaccountable problem or freak mistake, is the best choice among the answers.
The sentence describes a plan "perfectly figured out," which nonetheless was "doomed to failure." This indicates the correct answer will mean something that harms even perfect planning. "Vagary," meaning an unaccountable problem or freak mistake, is the best choice among the answers.
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The coach's brief return from retirement served as a to his distinguished career.
The coach's brief return from retirement served as a to his distinguished career.
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The sentence notes the coach has made a "return from retirement," which is necessarily at the end of his "distinguished career." The correct answer will indicate an extra part of his career. "Coda," meaning the last part of a musical work, and used generally to mean a finale, is the best choice among the answers.
The sentence notes the coach has made a "return from retirement," which is necessarily at the end of his "distinguished career." The correct answer will indicate an extra part of his career. "Coda," meaning the last part of a musical work, and used generally to mean a finale, is the best choice among the answers.
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The room had a notable that mirrored its occupant's boring life.
The room had a notable that mirrored its occupant's boring life.
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The sentence explictly notes that the room's decor "mirrored the occupant's boring life." This means the correct answer needs to be a synonym of "boring." "Drabness," meaning a dullness or muted tone, is the best choice among the answers.
The sentence explictly notes that the room's decor "mirrored the occupant's boring life." This means the correct answer needs to be a synonym of "boring." "Drabness," meaning a dullness or muted tone, is the best choice among the answers.
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Many elementary school teachers find a good portion of their day is spent as between children who are fighting.
Many elementary school teachers find a good portion of their day is spent as between children who are fighting.
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The sentence describes teachers being placed between "children who are fighting." Since they are teachers, it is safe to assume they are attempting to stop the fights. "Arbitrators," meaning a mediator or the judge of a dispute, is the best answer choice.
The sentence describes teachers being placed between "children who are fighting." Since they are teachers, it is safe to assume they are attempting to stop the fights. "Arbitrators," meaning a mediator or the judge of a dispute, is the best answer choice.
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His writing was full of that were intended to challenge his readers.
His writing was full of that were intended to challenge his readers.
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The missing word is "intended to challenge his readers." The correct answer must indicate something confusing or hard to understand. "Paradoxes," meaning contradictory but true statements, is the best answer choice.
The missing word is "intended to challenge his readers." The correct answer must indicate something confusing or hard to understand. "Paradoxes," meaning contradictory but true statements, is the best answer choice.
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The of terrorist groups throughout the country had law enforcement highly concerned.
The of terrorist groups throughout the country had law enforcement highly concerned.
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The sentence notes two key facts, that the groups are "throughout the country" and that they have made "law enforcement highly concerned." The correct answer needs to indicate that the "terrorist groups" are spreading and disseminating, the definition of "proliferation."
The sentence notes two key facts, that the groups are "throughout the country" and that they have made "law enforcement highly concerned." The correct answer needs to indicate that the "terrorist groups" are spreading and disseminating, the definition of "proliferation."
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The of the plan was in doubt due to its similarity to previously failed approaches.
The of the plan was in doubt due to its similarity to previously failed approaches.
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The plan resembles "previously failed approaches," which makes people question the aspect described by the missing word. The correct answer needs to describe the plan's ability or function. "Efficacy," meaning effectiveness or usefulness, is the best choice among the answers.
The plan resembles "previously failed approaches," which makes people question the aspect described by the missing word. The correct answer needs to describe the plan's ability or function. "Efficacy," meaning effectiveness or usefulness, is the best choice among the answers.
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The General's for ceremony meant he declined a celebratory parade.
The General's for ceremony meant he declined a celebratory parade.
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"A celebratory parade" is a kind of "ceremony," so the general's refusal means he was opposed to ceremony. The correct answer should mean dislike or hatred, the definition of "disdain."
"A celebratory parade" is a kind of "ceremony," so the general's refusal means he was opposed to ceremony. The correct answer should mean dislike or hatred, the definition of "disdain."
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The singer was accused of using a derogatory to refer to her assistant.
The singer was accused of using a derogatory to refer to her assistant.
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There are two great clues to the best answer in the sentence: "derogatory" and "to refer to her assistant." The missing word describes a term that can refer to someone in a derogatory manner. "Epithet," meaning an appellation or a shothand byword, is the best choice among the answers.
There are two great clues to the best answer in the sentence: "derogatory" and "to refer to her assistant." The missing word describes a term that can refer to someone in a derogatory manner. "Epithet," meaning an appellation or a shothand byword, is the best choice among the answers.
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The king had no real power, but remained an important for the nation.
The king had no real power, but remained an important for the nation.
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The sentence notes that the "king" is the missing word, despite having "no real power." This means the correct answer will indicate symbolic meaning in the king's position. "Figurehead," meaning a nominal leader or de jure leader with little authority, is the best choice among the answers.
The sentence notes that the "king" is the missing word, despite having "no real power." This means the correct answer will indicate symbolic meaning in the king's position. "Figurehead," meaning a nominal leader or de jure leader with little authority, is the best choice among the answers.
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