Parts of Speech in One-Blank Texts - GRE Verbal
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The boy's decisions were rarely , and recklessness often got him in trouble.
The boy's decisions were rarely , and recklessness often got him in trouble.
The boy is described as having a particular "recklessness." If his decisions were "rarely" of something, then the correct answer must be an antonym of "reckless." "Prudent," meaning responsible and wise, is the best choice.
The boy is described as having a particular "recklessness." If his decisions were "rarely" of something, then the correct answer must be an antonym of "reckless." "Prudent," meaning responsible and wise, is the best choice.
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The children were taught a solid colored egg was healthy, and that ones should be avoided.
The children were taught a solid colored egg was healthy, and that ones should be avoided.
The choices contain a few words that might work, but the best fit for the sentence must be chosen. The correct answer will mean not "solid colored," as the structure of the sentence shows. "Speckled," meaning spotted or freckled, is the best choice.
The choices contain a few words that might work, but the best fit for the sentence must be chosen. The correct answer will mean not "solid colored," as the structure of the sentence shows. "Speckled," meaning spotted or freckled, is the best choice.
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His devotion to an lifestyle caused him to refuse all expensive and lavish gifts.
His devotion to an lifestyle caused him to refuse all expensive and lavish gifts.
The sentence notes that he refuses "expensive and lavish gifts." The correct answer will therefore indicate he avoids luxury items. "Ascetic," meaning excessively simple and sparse, is the best fit.
The sentence notes that he refuses "expensive and lavish gifts." The correct answer will therefore indicate he avoids luxury items. "Ascetic," meaning excessively simple and sparse, is the best fit.
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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.
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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The encounter with the CEO was , as it directly led to the college student getting a job.
The encounter with the CEO was , as it directly led to the college student getting a job.
The meeting "directly led" to a job, making it a lucky break for the college student. The correct answer needs to reflect this element of luck. "Fortuitous," meaning happening by chance, is the best choice.
The meeting "directly led" to a job, making it a lucky break for the college student. The correct answer needs to reflect this element of luck. "Fortuitous," meaning happening by chance, is the best choice.
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His recordkeeping made the company able to track every sale it ever made.
His recordkeeping made the company able to track every sale it ever made.
The company's ability "to track every sale" meants the subject of the sentence kept very good records. The correct answer should mean extremely careful and precise, the definition of "meticulous."
The company's ability "to track every sale" meants the subject of the sentence kept very good records. The correct answer should mean extremely careful and precise, the definition of "meticulous."
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His attitude towards women prevented him from having any serious relationships.
His attitude towards women prevented him from having any serious relationships.
The subject's attitude towards women is preventing him from having "serious relationships." The correct answer needs to show how detrimental his attitude is. "Puerile," meaning immature and childish, is the best choice.
The subject's attitude towards women is preventing him from having "serious relationships." The correct answer needs to show how detrimental his attitude is. "Puerile," meaning immature and childish, is the best choice.
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The nature of the storms meant the meant the area received little consistent rainfall.
The nature of the storms meant the meant the area received little consistent rainfall.
The sentence notes there was "little consistent rainfall." The storms that produce the rain would be similarly inconsistent. "Sporadic," meaning not continous and intermittent, is the correct answer.
The sentence notes there was "little consistent rainfall." The storms that produce the rain would be similarly inconsistent. "Sporadic," meaning not continous and intermittent, is the correct answer.
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His writing style did not adapt well to short-form journalism.
His writing style did not adapt well to short-form journalism.
The subject's "writing style" is not compatible with "short-form journalism." As the correct answer describes the style, it needs to clash with the principles of the "short-form." "Verbose," meaning overly wordy and long winded, is the best choice.
The subject's "writing style" is not compatible with "short-form journalism." As the correct answer describes the style, it needs to clash with the principles of the "short-form." "Verbose," meaning overly wordy and long winded, is the best choice.
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Thanks to an examination, every detail of the company's expenses was analyzed.
Thanks to an examination, every detail of the company's expenses was analyzed.
The key phrase in the sentence is "every detail." This indicates the examination looked at all elements of "the company's expenses." "Assiduous," meaning thorough and dilligent, is the correct answer.
The key phrase in the sentence is "every detail." This indicates the examination looked at all elements of "the company's expenses." "Assiduous," meaning thorough and dilligent, is the correct answer.
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The patient veered wildly between a noticeable dementia and throughts.
The patient veered wildly between a noticeable dementia and throughts.
The "patient veered wildly," meaning the missing word has to reflect a real difference from "noticeable dementia." The correct answer should mean well thought out and lucid, the definition of "cogent."
The "patient veered wildly," meaning the missing word has to reflect a real difference from "noticeable dementia." The correct answer should mean well thought out and lucid, the definition of "cogent."
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The parties could rarely be brought to the negotiating table.
The parties could rarely be brought to the negotiating table.
The parties have trouble reaching "the negotiating table," which indicates they do not get along. The correct answer must reflect their disagreement. "Fractious," meaning irritable and unruly, is the best choice.
The parties have trouble reaching "the negotiating table," which indicates they do not get along. The correct answer must reflect their disagreement. "Fractious," meaning irritable and unruly, is the best choice.
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For the awkward boys, the popular girls remained an presence beyond their comprehension.
For the awkward boys, the popular girls remained an presence beyond their comprehension.
The sentence outright states the "popular girls" were "beyond their comprehension" for the boys. The correct answer must further this incomprehensibility. "Inscrutable," meaning mysterious and impenetrable, is the best fit among the choices.
The sentence outright states the "popular girls" were "beyond their comprehension" for the boys. The correct answer must further this incomprehensibility. "Inscrutable," meaning mysterious and impenetrable, is the best fit among the choices.
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No flaw went unnoticed thanks to the director's nature.
No flaw went unnoticed thanks to the director's nature.
The director notices every flaw, a habit described by the missing word. The correct answer must mean paying attention to small details, the definition of "punctilious."
The director notices every flaw, a habit described by the missing word. The correct answer must mean paying attention to small details, the definition of "punctilious."
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His claims about the incident were easily refuted by other people who were there.
His claims about the incident were easily refuted by other people who were there.
The subject's claims were "easily refuted," which indicates the claims are incorrect in some way. The correct answer must mean dubious or false, the definition of "spurious."
The subject's claims were "easily refuted," which indicates the claims are incorrect in some way. The correct answer must mean dubious or false, the definition of "spurious."
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The dog appeared ferocious at first, but quickly proved to be quite .
The dog appeared ferocious at first, but quickly proved to be quite .
The sentence explicitly contrasts the missing word with "ferocious;" therefore, the correct answer will be an antonym of "ferocious." "Docile," meaning gentle or easily controlled, is the best answer choice.
The sentence explicitly contrasts the missing word with "ferocious;" therefore, the correct answer will be an antonym of "ferocious." "Docile," meaning gentle or easily controlled, is the best answer choice.
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Although he practiced medicine for a decade, he was instantly fired when the hospital discovered his license was .
Although he practiced medicine for a decade, he was instantly fired when the hospital discovered his license was .
The subject was "instantly fired," so the problems with his license were quite serious. The correct answer needs to indicate the appropriate level of seriousness. "Fraudulent," meaning fake and deceptively false, is the best choice.
The subject was "instantly fired," so the problems with his license were quite serious. The correct answer needs to indicate the appropriate level of seriousness. "Fraudulent," meaning fake and deceptively false, is the best choice.
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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.
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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Cut off from the main river, the water in small estuary became .
Cut off from the main river, the water in small estuary became .
The estuary is "cut off from the main river," meaning it does not receive a regular flow of water. The correct answer must reflect this change in the water. "Stagnant," meaning still and unmoving, is the best choice.
The estuary is "cut off from the main river," meaning it does not receive a regular flow of water. The correct answer must reflect this change in the water. "Stagnant," meaning still and unmoving, is the best choice.
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He was an judge of investments, and made millions in the stock market.
He was an judge of investments, and made millions in the stock market.
Having "made millions in the stock market" means he judged investments quite well, and the correct answer must reflect this. "Astute," meaning perceptive and sharp, is the best choice.
Having "made millions in the stock market" means he judged investments quite well, and the correct answer must reflect this. "Astute," meaning perceptive and sharp, is the best choice.
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