Verbs in One-Blank Texts - GRE Verbal
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The crackdown on illegal contributions the need for further laws on the matter.
The crackdown on illegal contributions the need for further laws on the matter.
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The "crackdown" and "further laws" would be going toward the same cause. If the "crackdown" did anything to "further laws," it would be to make them unnecessary or unimportant, the definition of "obviated."
The "crackdown" and "further laws" would be going toward the same cause. If the "crackdown" did anything to "further laws," it would be to make them unnecessary or unimportant, the definition of "obviated."
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The philosopher's new book was with logical problems.
The philosopher's new book was with logical problems.
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A philosopher essentially deals in logic, and to have "logical problems" in a philosophy book is a concern. The correct answer chocie should indicate that the book is full of issues. "Riddled," which means being full of or permeated by, is the correct answer.
A philosopher essentially deals in logic, and to have "logical problems" in a philosophy book is a concern. The correct answer chocie should indicate that the book is full of issues. "Riddled," which means being full of or permeated by, is the correct answer.
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The committee always a great deal, never deciding anything quickly.
The committee always a great deal, never deciding anything quickly.
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"Never deciding anything quickly" is the key phrase in the sentence. The correct answer will indicate the slowness of the committee. "Deliberated," meaning to think over carefully and slowly, is the best choice.
"Never deciding anything quickly" is the key phrase in the sentence. The correct answer will indicate the slowness of the committee. "Deliberated," meaning to think over carefully and slowly, is the best choice.
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The politician always wanted statistics to the claims he made in his speeches.
The politician always wanted statistics to the claims he made in his speeches.
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The politician is concerned about the claims in his speech, and would want to support them with statistics. The correct answer will mean to strengthen or back up, which is the definition of "buttress."
The politician is concerned about the claims in his speech, and would want to support them with statistics. The correct answer will mean to strengthen or back up, which is the definition of "buttress."
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The young man decided to his resumé by interning at a prestigious company.
The young man decided to his resumé by interning at a prestigious company.
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The "prestigious company" gives a clue that the young man wishes to improve the status of his resumé. "Burnish," meaning to polish or bolster, is the correct answer choice.
The "prestigious company" gives a clue that the young man wishes to improve the status of his resumé. "Burnish," meaning to polish or bolster, is the correct answer choice.
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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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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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Her little brother's favorite way to her was by mimicking all her moments.
Her little brother's favorite way to her was by mimicking all her moments.
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"Mimicking all her movements" is presumably something the sister would dislike, but would not overly harm her. The correct answer will mean annoy or bother, the definition of nettle.
"Mimicking all her movements" is presumably something the sister would dislike, but would not overly harm her. The correct answer will mean annoy or bother, the definition of nettle.
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After the day long hike, everyone needed time to before hiking again.
After the day long hike, everyone needed time to before hiking again.
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"Everyone" needed a break "before hiking again." The correct answer will indicate what they needed that break for. "Recuperate," meaning to rest and get better, is the best fit among the answers.
"Everyone" needed a break "before hiking again." The correct answer will indicate what they needed that break for. "Recuperate," meaning to rest and get better, is the best fit among the answers.
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Reading a book set in Paris, his desire to travel there even more.
Reading a book set in Paris, his desire to travel there even more.
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The book reading had an effect on his desire to travel to Paris, and the phrase "even more" indicate it helped that desire. "Whetted," meaning to sharpen or refine, is the best fit among the answer choices.
The book reading had an effect on his desire to travel to Paris, and the phrase "even more" indicate it helped that desire. "Whetted," meaning to sharpen or refine, is the best fit among the answer choices.
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Living far away from any other people, the farmer considered a full day's drive a simple .
Living far away from any other people, the farmer considered a full day's drive a simple .
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The two key words in the sentence are "drive" and "simple." The correct answer will indicate an easy journey. "Jaunt," meaning a fun, short trip, is the best choice.
The two key words in the sentence are "drive" and "simple." The correct answer will indicate an easy journey. "Jaunt," meaning a fun, short trip, is the best choice.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Political tensions mounted as raging protestors convulsed through the streets; one could not the feeling of revolution in the air.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Political tensions mounted as raging protestors convulsed through the streets; one could not the feeling of revolution in the air.
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You are looking for a verb that means "to deny," which is exactly what "contest" means. None of the other words make sense in the context of the sentence.
You are looking for a verb that means "to deny," which is exactly what "contest" means. None of the other words make sense in the context of the sentence.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Her desire to watch the basketball game was surprising, as she usually sporting events as unsophisticated.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Her desire to watch the basketball game was surprising, as she usually sporting events as unsophisticated.
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The word to pay attention to in this sentence is “surprising,” as it indicates that a negative word is necessary to complete the sentence. The only such word is “denigrated.”
The word to pay attention to in this sentence is “surprising,” as it indicates that a negative word is necessary to complete the sentence. The only such word is “denigrated.”
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Frequently, beginning pilots find themselves unable to trust their instruments, them in the air and leaving them completely upside down.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Frequently, beginning pilots find themselves unable to trust their instruments, them in the air and leaving them completely upside down.
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The sentence is explaining that beginning pilots hurt themselves by not paying attention to the plane’s instruments. The word that best completes the sentence should mean "confusing." “Mystifying” is the closest synonym to "confusing" among the answer choices.
The sentence is explaining that beginning pilots hurt themselves by not paying attention to the plane’s instruments. The word that best completes the sentence should mean "confusing." “Mystifying” is the closest synonym to "confusing" among the answer choices.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
In the novel Frankenstein, the author clearly the moral ambiguity of attempting to bring the dead to life.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
In the novel Frankenstein, the author clearly the moral ambiguity of attempting to bring the dead to life.
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“Discerns” mean to perceive something, in this case, the moral ambiguity presented as a major theme of Frankenstein.
“Discerns” mean to perceive something, in this case, the moral ambiguity presented as a major theme of Frankenstein.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Harold finally worked up the courage to ask for a raise, but he was by news that sales had declined precipitously in the previous quarter.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Harold finally worked up the courage to ask for a raise, but he was by news that sales had declined precipitously in the previous quarter.
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The sentence says that Harold was going to ask for a raise, but then he found out that sales were down. This means the news prevented him from asking, so "thwarted" is correct. “Thwarted” means that he was hindered from carrying out his plan.
The sentence says that Harold was going to ask for a raise, but then he found out that sales were down. This means the news prevented him from asking, so "thwarted" is correct. “Thwarted” means that he was hindered from carrying out his plan.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Her boss her for missing the deadline on submitting the report, which caused the company to lose money.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Her boss her for missing the deadline on submitting the report, which caused the company to lose money.
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The boss obviously scolded her, which is the meaning of "castigated." “Maligned” means slandered, which isn't quite the same thing. The other answers don't make sense in context.
The boss obviously scolded her, which is the meaning of "castigated." “Maligned” means slandered, which isn't quite the same thing. The other answers don't make sense in context.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Concerned for his patient’s liver, Donald’s doctor advised him to from alcohol.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Concerned for his patient’s liver, Donald’s doctor advised him to from alcohol.
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It is common knowledge that alcohol abuse is deleterious to the health of the liver. Naturally, Donald’s doctor would want him to "abstain" (that is, refrain) from alcohol consumption.
It is common knowledge that alcohol abuse is deleterious to the health of the liver. Naturally, Donald’s doctor would want him to "abstain" (that is, refrain) from alcohol consumption.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The contract had been intentionally by the crooked attorney in order to trick the farmer into signing away his property.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The contract had been intentionally by the crooked attorney in order to trick the farmer into signing away his property.
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The word that fills in the blank must consider three things: 1) The contract still exists; it has not been "obliterated"; 2) The crooked attorney wants the farmer to sign the contract; a "nullified" contract is a non-binding contract, even when signed; and 3) It would not likely be in the crooked attorney’s interests to explain to the farmer how he is cheating him; it would not be in the attorney’s interest to "clarify" or "explicate" the terms of the contract. "Obfuscate" is the answer because it is in the attorney’s interest to deliberately make the contract difficult to understand.
The word that fills in the blank must consider three things: 1) The contract still exists; it has not been "obliterated"; 2) The crooked attorney wants the farmer to sign the contract; a "nullified" contract is a non-binding contract, even when signed; and 3) It would not likely be in the crooked attorney’s interests to explain to the farmer how he is cheating him; it would not be in the attorney’s interest to "clarify" or "explicate" the terms of the contract. "Obfuscate" is the answer because it is in the attorney’s interest to deliberately make the contract difficult to understand.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
I do not know why the President rescinded my invitation; his decision making has always been in mystery.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
I do not know why the President rescinded my invitation; his decision making has always been in mystery.
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The word that fills in the blank must help characterize the President’s decision making in light of the writer’s ignorance regarding the President’s motivations. The President’s decision making, for the writer, has always been covered in mystery, so "enshrouded" is the correct answer.
The word that fills in the blank must help characterize the President’s decision making in light of the writer’s ignorance regarding the President’s motivations. The President’s decision making, for the writer, has always been covered in mystery, so "enshrouded" is the correct answer.
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