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The police department's theory that a committed the crimes was due to the evidence that the perpetrator slept in multiple places.
The police department's theory that a committed the crimes was due to the evidence that the perpetrator slept in multiple places.
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If "the perpetrator slept in multiple places," then the police must believe he is moving around from place to place. The correct answer will reflect this movement between locations. "Vagrant," meaning a person without a home and committing petty crimes, is the best choice.
If "the perpetrator slept in multiple places," then the police must believe he is moving around from place to place. The correct answer will reflect this movement between locations. "Vagrant," meaning a person without a home and committing petty crimes, is the best choice.
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The in the two forms was chalked up to a clerical error, but people saw something sinister in the difference.
The in the two forms was chalked up to a clerical error, but people saw something sinister in the difference.
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The sentence gives a key clue by commenting there was a "difference" in the final phrase. The correct answer must indicate this "difference." "Discrepancy," meaning an inconsistency or a mismatch, is the best choice.
The sentence gives a key clue by commenting there was a "difference" in the final phrase. The correct answer must indicate this "difference." "Discrepancy," meaning an inconsistency or a mismatch, is the best choice.
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The show's main attempt to be balanced was to present from each side.
The show's main attempt to be balanced was to present from each side.
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Although the show has an "attempt to be balanced," it still presents "each side." The missing word describes what comes from a non-balanced perspective. "Partisans," meaning people committed to a particular side, is the correct answer.
Although the show has an "attempt to be balanced," it still presents "each side." The missing word describes what comes from a non-balanced perspective. "Partisans," meaning people committed to a particular side, is the correct answer.
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Grieving people often find in knowing their departed loved ones are no longer in pain.
Grieving people often find in knowing their departed loved ones are no longer in pain.
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The sentence dicusses the reaction of "grieving people" to the death of "loved ones." Additionally, the knowledge the dead are "no longer in pain" means they are trying to make it better. "Solace," meaning comfort for grief, is the correct answer.
The sentence dicusses the reaction of "grieving people" to the death of "loved ones." Additionally, the knowledge the dead are "no longer in pain" means they are trying to make it better. "Solace," meaning comfort for grief, is the correct answer.
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Opera aficionados argue the best composers have and drama lesser writers cannot produce the same way.
Opera aficionados argue the best composers have and drama lesser writers cannot produce the same way.
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The missing word is directly paired with "drama," and is a quality possessed only by "the best composers." The correct answer needs to indicate a positive quality for an opera. "Pathos," meaning able to provoke sadness and pity, is the correct answer.
The missing word is directly paired with "drama," and is a quality possessed only by "the best composers." The correct answer needs to indicate a positive quality for an opera. "Pathos," meaning able to provoke sadness and pity, is the correct answer.
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He was found guilty, but DNA evidence later surfaced which him.
He was found guilty, but DNA evidence later surfaced which him.
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He had been found guilty, but the evidence cleared his guilt, or "exonerated" him.
He had been found guilty, but the evidence cleared his guilt, or "exonerated" him.
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In an effort to write better lyrics, the songwriter began looking at the of his favorite writers.
In an effort to write better lyrics, the songwriter began looking at the of his favorite writers.
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While many words could fit this fairly wide ranging sentence, some clues help find the best choice. "The songwriter" is analyzing "his favorite writers" to "write better lyrics." "Prosody," meaning the study and analysis of poetry, is the correct answer.
While many words could fit this fairly wide ranging sentence, some clues help find the best choice. "The songwriter" is analyzing "his favorite writers" to "write better lyrics." "Prosody," meaning the study and analysis of poetry, is the correct answer.
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The book was marked by a that saw the author cover literature, history, and politics—as well as science.
The book was marked by a that saw the author cover literature, history, and politics—as well as science.
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The book covers a wide range of topics because it possesses the missing word. The correct answer must reflect the many topics the book covers. "Discursiveness," meaning an unordered procession among topics, is the best fit.
The book covers a wide range of topics because it possesses the missing word. The correct answer must reflect the many topics the book covers. "Discursiveness," meaning an unordered procession among topics, is the best fit.
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With his newfound wealth, he decided to become a of various artistic endeavors.
With his newfound wealth, he decided to become a of various artistic endeavors.
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Two things are known about the subject from the sentence: he has "newfound wealth" and he is working with "various artistic endeavors." "Patron," meaning a generous financial supporter, is the correct answer.
Two things are known about the subject from the sentence: he has "newfound wealth" and he is working with "various artistic endeavors." "Patron," meaning a generous financial supporter, is the correct answer.
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Many television executives believe the most important part of a show is a strong .
Many television executives believe the most important part of a show is a strong .
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The sentence explicitly deals with television shows. Of all the answer choices, only "protagonist," meaning the main character in a work of fiction, relates in any way to the making or analysis of a television show.
The sentence explicitly deals with television shows. Of all the answer choices, only "protagonist," meaning the main character in a work of fiction, relates in any way to the making or analysis of a television show.
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Complete the text by picking the best entry for each blank from the corresponding column of choices.
2. Mother Teresa so ardently pursued the of impoverished peoples' lives that she received international recognition for her compassion and generosity.
Complete the text by picking the best entry for each blank from the corresponding column of choices.
2. Mother Teresa so ardently pursued the of impoverished peoples' lives that she received international recognition for her compassion and generosity.
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"Decline" and "deterioration" would indicate that Mother Teresa was working towards impoverished peoples' lives getting worse, which does not make sense. "Conservation" and "preservation" could work as they would indicate that Mother Teresa was protecting impoverished people. "Amelioration", meaning betterment makes the most sense.
"Decline" and "deterioration" would indicate that Mother Teresa was working towards impoverished peoples' lives getting worse, which does not make sense. "Conservation" and "preservation" could work as they would indicate that Mother Teresa was protecting impoverished people. "Amelioration", meaning betterment makes the most sense.
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Though my mother had hoped that making me play football would rid me of my , the aggression of my fellow players only constrained me further.
Though my mother had hoped that making me play football would rid me of my , the aggression of my fellow players only constrained me further.
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Ridding her son of his "extroversion" would indicate that the mother wants to make her son less outgoing by making him join a football team, which does not make sense. "Mettle" means vigor of spirit, which is an attribute that joining the football team could probably strengthen, so that also does not make sense. "Assertiveness", or self-assurance, would also probably be strengthened by joining the football team. "Fatuity" is absurdity, which has nothing to do with constraint. "Diffidence", which means shyness, does make sense though.
Ridding her son of his "extroversion" would indicate that the mother wants to make her son less outgoing by making him join a football team, which does not make sense. "Mettle" means vigor of spirit, which is an attribute that joining the football team could probably strengthen, so that also does not make sense. "Assertiveness", or self-assurance, would also probably be strengthened by joining the football team. "Fatuity" is absurdity, which has nothing to do with constraint. "Diffidence", which means shyness, does make sense though.
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Mistaking Johnny's quiet for weakness, bullies looked upon him as an easy target.
Mistaking Johnny's quiet for weakness, bullies looked upon him as an easy target.
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"Loquacity," "exuberance," and "rambunctiousness" are all characteristics of loud people. "Intractability" would be used to describe someone stubborn, so that also does not make sense. "Docility," meaning yielding to authority, does make sense though.
"Loquacity," "exuberance," and "rambunctiousness" are all characteristics of loud people. "Intractability" would be used to describe someone stubborn, so that also does not make sense. "Docility," meaning yielding to authority, does make sense though.
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My grandmother is a dramatic woman, prone to fits of excessive weeping, uncontrollable laughter, and lengthy speeches about the of woes that have befallen her throughout her lifetime.
My grandmother is a dramatic woman, prone to fits of excessive weeping, uncontrollable laughter, and lengthy speeches about the of woes that have befallen her throughout her lifetime.
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"Probability," meaning likelihood, and "implausibility," meaning unlikelihood, do not make sense because the woes have already befallen the person's grandmother, so we would not be talking about them as uncertain events. "Dearth" and "scarcity" both mean lack of, which also does not make sense because the grandmother would not be complaining that she had not faced enough unfortunate events. "Plethora," meaning a lot of, makes much more sense.
"Probability," meaning likelihood, and "implausibility," meaning unlikelihood, do not make sense because the woes have already befallen the person's grandmother, so we would not be talking about them as uncertain events. "Dearth" and "scarcity" both mean lack of, which also does not make sense because the grandmother would not be complaining that she had not faced enough unfortunate events. "Plethora," meaning a lot of, makes much more sense.
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After having to get three cavities filled, she decided to drinking soda.
After having to get three cavities filled, she decided to drinking soda.
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She rejected or gave up drinking soda, and the only word here that means that is abjure.
She rejected or gave up drinking soda, and the only word here that means that is abjure.
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Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted into the sentence, best completes the sentence.
Motivated by his for power, Alexander the Great invested all his resources in far-reaching military campaigns intended not only to amass territories but also gain the respect of local peoples.
Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted into the sentence, best completes the sentence.
Motivated by his for power, Alexander the Great invested all his resources in far-reaching military campaigns intended not only to amass territories but also gain the respect of local peoples.
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"Abhorrence," meaning hate, and "distaste," meaning dislike, do not work in the sentence, because they each would imply that Alexander wanted to avoid gaining more power. "Apathy," meaning indifference, would indicate that Alexander did not care very much about power, so that would not make sense either. "Fondness" could work, but the sentence is stressing just how much effort Alexander put into getting power, so "voracity," meaning hunger, is the better choice.
"Abhorrence," meaning hate, and "distaste," meaning dislike, do not work in the sentence, because they each would imply that Alexander wanted to avoid gaining more power. "Apathy," meaning indifference, would indicate that Alexander did not care very much about power, so that would not make sense either. "Fondness" could work, but the sentence is stressing just how much effort Alexander put into getting power, so "voracity," meaning hunger, is the better choice.
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Her mother's of her new friends made her want to see them more out of spite.
Her mother's of her new friends made her want to see them more out of spite.
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The daughter wishes to "spite" her mother because of her mother's feeling about "her new friends." Since she spites her mother by seeing them more, her mother must dislike her friends. "Disapprobation," meaning disapproval or condemnation, is the correct answer.
The daughter wishes to "spite" her mother because of her mother's feeling about "her new friends." Since she spites her mother by seeing them more, her mother must dislike her friends. "Disapprobation," meaning disapproval or condemnation, is the correct answer.
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His peculiar for hiring art students in his business set him apart from his competitors who would never think of it.
His peculiar for hiring art students in his business set him apart from his competitors who would never think of it.
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As his competitors would "never think of it," hiring art students is something peculiar and interesting for the subject of the sentence. The correct answer should mean a particular fondness for or inclination toward, the definition of "bent," when used as a noun.
As his competitors would "never think of it," hiring art students is something peculiar and interesting for the subject of the sentence. The correct answer should mean a particular fondness for or inclination toward, the definition of "bent," when used as a noun.
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The humanitarian effort was a and actually ended up harming some people it intended to help.
The humanitarian effort was a and actually ended up harming some people it intended to help.
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The "humanitarian effort" wound up "harming some people," which indicates that it was not successful. The correct answer will reflect the effort's failure and backfiring. "Debacle," meaning a disaster or complete failure, is the best choice.
The "humanitarian effort" wound up "harming some people," which indicates that it was not successful. The correct answer will reflect the effort's failure and backfiring. "Debacle," meaning a disaster or complete failure, is the best choice.
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The kitchen, with its strong peppers and vibrant sauces, was a wonderful experience.
The kitchen, with its strong peppers and vibrant sauces, was a wonderful experience.
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The sentence specifically pulls out the peppers and sauces of the kitchen. The correct answer will relate to the experience of those items. "Olfactory," meaning concerned with the sense of smell, is the best choice.
The sentence specifically pulls out the peppers and sauces of the kitchen. The correct answer will relate to the experience of those items. "Olfactory," meaning concerned with the sense of smell, is the best choice.
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