GRE Fill in the Banks

5/26/2018 GRE Fill in the Banks

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2011 8 GRE GRE ETS

GRE GRE

GRE OG, PPII, PBT ETS GRE 165

OG

GRE

2012 9 9

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PTT GRE

GRE

GRE

2000

2011 GRE

GRE

GRE GRE

GRE

GRE

ETS

2012 9 15

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......................................................................................................................... p. 6 ............................................................................................................................. p. 7 ....................................................................................................... p. 10 ........................................................................................................................... p. 11

............................................................................................................................ p. 12

................................................................................................................... p. 13 ........................................................................................................... p. 14 GRE .......................................................................................................... p. 15 ....................................................................................................... p. 16 ................................................................................................... p. 17 ................................................................................................... p. 18

........................................................................................................... p. 19 .......................................................................................................... p. 19 ................................................................................................... p. 20 ............................................................................................... p. 21

............................................................................................................................... p. 23 the more, the more ................................................................................ p. 46 ..................................................................................................................... p. 56 () ......................................................................................................... p. 62 ..................................................................................................................... p. 75

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but (yet) .............................................................................................................................. p. 80 although (though) .................................................................................................... p. 111 unlike ..................................................................................................................... p. 123 rather than .............................................................................................................. p. 126 despite (in spite of) .................................................................................................. p. 133 on the other hand .................................................................................................... p. 142

even .................................................................................................................................. p. 143 nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding ............................................................... p. 149 hardly, rarely, barely, seldom, few, little .................................................................... p. 154 far from .................................................................................................................. p. 160 surprising, amazing, astonishing, astounding ............................................................. p. 166 anythin but (anything other than) .............................................................................. p. 168 belie, antithesis, anomaly ......................................................................................... p. 170

given (that) ....................................................................................................................... p. 176 ............................................................................................................... p. 183 .............................................................................. p. 192 ............................................................................................................ p. 197

............................................................................................................. p. 209 ................................................................................................. p. 230 ............................................................................................................ p. 232 ............................................................................................................... p. 236 .................................................................................................... p. 241

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.................................................................................................... p. 244

........................................................................................................................... p. 249 ............................................................................................................... p. 256 ............................................................................................................... p. 274 ............................................................................................................... p. 292

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Issue Argument VQVQV QVQVQ () V/Q

V Q () Verbal 20 10

6 4 () VerbalV

Verbal

Issue

(V)Argument

AW

V

Q

VQ

Q

V

V

Q

Q

V

V

Q (Q)

GRE

6

4

10

Verbal

Verbal 40 130 ~ 170 1 1

()150 150

ETS 2011 8 2012 6 42 GRE () Verbal

151

130 170

4040

Verbal

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150.8

151.3 3.7

144.2 159.2 2.9

3.1

3.2

3.6

145.9 162.9

147.5 158.2

149.1 149.1

GRE (2011/8 ~ 2012/6)

()

()

6 4

PPIIPPII

(A) (B) (C)

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PPII

PPII

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PPII

PPII

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Mark Review MarkReview 20

Incomplete Incomplete

Review Go To Question ()

Review

Review Verbal 20 6 2-3-1 2-2-2 5 ~ 6 4

4 ~ 5 ()

6 4

() ()

(5 ~ 6)

(6)

(4)

(4 ~ 5)

Verbal

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10 20

10

10

20

EasyMediumHard

20

()

Medium

Easy

Hard14 ~ 20

7 ~ 13

0 ~ 6

Medium

Medium

VQVQV V

ETS V

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165 ETS GRE

Official Guide (OG)ETS 80 5 EasyMedium

Hard 25 Test 1Test 2 25

PowerPrep II (PPII)ETS 2.0 77Test 1 36Test 2

40 1 2.1 Mac

Paper-based Test (PBT) PBT 5 PPII

ETS website (ETS) () 3

GRE

ETS

165 GRE

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GRE TOEFL

Verbal Reasoning

GRE

GRE

GRE

GRE

GRE

(text completion)

the more ..., the more ...not only ..., but also ...

GRE

()

(1) but (= yet)(2) although (= though)(3) unlike(4) rather than(5) despite/in spite of(6) on the other hand

()

(1) even(2) nevertheless/nonetheless/notwithstanding (= however)(3) hardly/rarely/barely, seldom, few, little (= almost not)

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(4) far from(5) surprising/amazing/astonishing/astounding(6) anything other than (= anything but)(7) belie, antithesis, anomaly(8) irony, ironic, ironically ()(9) supposed, supposedly ()

() (

)

that (

)

()

() () ()

(divide and conquer)

(Process of Elimination, POE)

POE

(sentence equivalence)

ETS

Select the twoanswers that, when used to complete the sentence,

(1) fit the meaning of the sentenceas a whole and

(2) produce completed sentencethat are alike in meaning.

95% sentence GRE

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()

( 5%)

( ) ()

()

ETS

POE ()

()

( (A) (B)

(C)) ETS (A) (B) (A) (C) (B) (C)

ETS (B) (C) ...ETS

()

(95%)

(1) (2) ()(3)

(5%)

(4) (5)

GREGRE

139 (PPII, Practice Test 2, V1, Medium, #5)

cerulean warbler

(migrant bird)

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19 (OG, p. 499, #7)

chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

, which destroy ozone CFCs (ozone)

GRE TOEIC GMAT GRE

127 (OG, p. 370, #7)

(D) foreground (background )(E) transcend

(F) obscure GRE

(E) (F) (D) (E) (F) (D) foreground

thus served to (ii) ______ his efforts

GRE ETS

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GRE

(

)

11 (OG, p. 50, #2) (PPII, Test Preview, #5)

C.

( C. Caravaggio)

(

)

success eminence vain and violence tumultuous

() ()

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(

)

() ( ETS

) ( ETS

)

GRE

()

() GRE

(M-W)

()

GRE

ETS GRE

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ETS (rule of thumb) (context)

GRE

(-ity -ness-tion-ence)

2 (OG, p. 96, #1, Hard)

(A) rationality (n) rational (a)

(B) flexibility (n) flexible (a)

(C) diffidence (n) diffident (a)

(D) disinterestedness (n) disinterested (a)

(E) insincerity (n) insincere (a)

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+

+

+

136 (OG, p. 97, #4, Hard)

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+

(A) accessible (C) impenetrable

(B) (D) austere (E) prolix

(austere prolix ) (F) (G) taciturn (H) voluble

(I)

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ETS

Everything is possible. ()

Nothing is impossible. ()

56 (PPII, Practice Test 1, V2, Easy, #5) (Medium, #3)

never unclear = clearbut despite never unclear clear

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(punctuation)

GRE 165 31

, ,

despite, although, however

() therefore, thus

()

+ (=)

+

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1 (PPII, Practice Test 1, V2, Easy, #1)

inhabitant(n) (= dweller)(MW) one that occupies a particular place regularly, routinely, or for a period of time

[] inhabit(v) to occupy as a place of settled residence or habitat: live in

partisan(a) ()(AL) strongly supporting one leader, group, or cause over another

[] partisan(n) a firm adherent to a party (), faction (), cause (), or person especially:

one exhibiting blind, prejudiced, and unreasoning allegiance () [] partisanship(n)

erudite(a) (MW) possessing or displaying erudition: LEARNED

[] erudition(n) extensive knowledge acquired chiefly from books: profound, recondite, or bookish

learning

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insular(a)(MW) characteristic of an isolated people especially: being, having, or reflecting a narrow provincial (

) viewpoint

[] insularity(n)

[] insularism(n)

cosmopolitan(a)(MW) having worldwide rather than limited or provincial scope () or bearing ()

[] cosmopolite(n) a cosmopolitan person or organism (= cosmopolitan)

[] cosmopolitanism(n)

imperturbable(a) (MW) marked by extreme calm, impassivity (), and steadiness: SERENE

[] imperturbability(n)

knew very little about

the countrys inhabitants were ______

most of them knew very little () about foreign countries.

()

knew very little (= almost not) about ... little

(B) (D) (E) (C)

(C) (D)

1950 ______

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)(E)

(C)

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2 (OG, p. 96, #1, Hard)

presume(v)(MW) to suppose to be true without proof [] presumption(n)

cynical(a) (= selfish)(MW) having or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: based on or reflecting a belief that human

conduct is motivated primarily by self-interest ()

[] cynic(n) a faultfinding () captious () critic () especially: one who

believes that human conduct is motivated wholly by self-interest

angle(n) (MW) an often improper or illicit () method of obtaining advantage

diffident(a) (= shy)(MW) hesitant in acting or speaking through lack of self-confidence ()

[] diffidence(n)

disinterested(a) (MW) free from () selfish motive or interest (): UNBIASED

[] disinterestedness(n)

cynical

that everybody has an angle the cynical conviction

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______ has been presumed not to exist

the cynical (= selfish) conviction (= belief) is considered wisdom.

cynical conviction (= selfish belief) (wisdom)

(C) (E) (A) (B) (D) (D)

cynical

angle that everybody has an angle

cynical

The colon indicates that the second part of the sentence will explain the first part. The missing word will

describe the opposite of the cynical conviction that everybody has an angle, that is, that each person is

concerned primarily with his or her own interests. Since disinterestedness means lack of self-interest,

Choice D is correct. None of the other answer choices means something that is contrasted with or

opposed to being primarily concerned with ones own interests. Thus the correct answer is

disinterestedness(Choice D).

______

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

(D)

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zealous(a) (MW) filled with or characterized by zeal: marked by fervent partisanship for a person, a cause, or an

ideal

[] zeal(n) eagerness and ardent () interest in pursuit of something: FERVOR

deft(a) ()(MW) characterized by facility () and skill: DEXTEROUS

[] deftness(n)

detached(a) (MW) exhibiting an aloof () objectivity () usually free from () prejudice or self-

interest

[] detachment(n)

eloquent(a)(MW) marked by forceful and fluent expression

[] eloquence(n)

unusual

The author ( he) Z. G.The author (biographer) Z. G. Z. G.

The author presents the life of Zane Grey with ______ unusual in a biographer

( the author)

he ( the author) is not even convinced that Grey was a good writer ( Grey)

not even ... a good writer Z. G. ()present

... with ______ Z. G.

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unusual usual not even convinced that Grey () was a good writer

(biographer) ()

The author Z. G. (C)

(= fair)

disinterested disinterestedness

detached detachment

impartial impartiality

dispassionate

disinterestedness 2dispassionate (a)

______ Zane Grey Grey

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

(C)

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4 (PPII, Practice Test 1, V2, Hard, #15)

protectionism(n) ( )(AL) the practice of helping businesses and industries in your own country by making laws that limit

and tax products imported from other countries

[] protectionist(n) an advocate of government economic protection for domestic producers through

restrictions on foreign competitors

hearkenback(phr) ( to )(MW) HARK BACK

[] hark back(phr) to go back to something as an origin or source

mercantilism(n)(MW) the theory or practice of mercantile () pursuits: COMMERCIALISM

[] mercantilist(n)

evanescent(a) (= transient)(MW) tending to vanish () like vapor

[] evanescence(n)[] evanesce(v)

resurgent(a)(MW) undergoing or tending to produce resurgence

[] resurgence(n) a rising again into life, activity, or prominence: RENASCENCE

recrudescent(a)(MW) breaking out again: RENEWING

[] recrudescence(n)

[] recrudesce(v)

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transitory(a) (= transient)(MW) of brief duration: TEMPORARY

inimical(a) (= unfriendly)(MW) having the disposition of an enemy: HOSTILE

newhearken back toearlier

protectionism ( P) mercantilism (

M) PMP hearkens back to ()

M M P P new forms M of an earlier age

M PM P

P (A) (B) (C) (D)

(E) (F) (A) (D) (B) (C)

(B) (C)

______(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

(F)

(B) (C)

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politicize(v) (MW) to give a political tone or character to

obviate(v) (MW) to anticipate and prevent (as a situation) or make unnecessary (as an action)

forestall(v) (MW) to exclude, hinder, or prevent by prior occupation or measures

female video artists rise toprominence the ascent of video as an art formrise to prominence

ascent female video artists video as an art form over the past 30 years

within the past three decades

A B

video artists video as an art form

rise to prominence ascent

over the past 30 years within past three decades

prominenceascentrespected status

(D) (F) (B) (E) (A) (C)

(A) matched (C) paralleled A B

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______

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

(F)

(A) (C)

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refrain(v) ( )(MW) to keep oneself from doing, feeling, or indulging in something and especially from following a

passing impulse

(AL) to stop yourself from doing something that you want to do

check(n) ()(MW) one that arrests (), limits, or restrains: RESTRAINT

impediment(n) ( )(MW) something that impedes; especially: an impairment () (as a stutter () or a lisp (

)) that interferes with the proper articulation () of speech

[] impede(v) to interfere with or slow the progress of: HINDER

brake(n) ()(MW) something used to slow down or stop movement or activity

apologist(n)(MW) one who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something

[] apology(n) a formal justification: DEFENSE

[] apologize(v)

intermediary(n)(MW) MEDIATOR, GO-BETWEEN

refrain from

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refrain from (the other)

(B) (E) (F)

(A) (C) (D) (A) (D) (C) (impede)

impediment (speech impediment)

MW

______

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

(F)

(A) (D)

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7 (OG, p. 521, #17)

astound(a) (= surprise)(MW) to fill with bewilderment () or wonder

[] astounding(a)

ruinous(a)(MW) causing or tending to cause ruin

devastate(v)(MW) to bring to ruin or desolation by violent action

[] devastating(a)

unforeseeable

as one historian aptly put it The point we might still

take from the First World War is the old one that

The point we might still take from the First World War is the old one that wars are always, as one

historian aptly put it, ______: they produce unforeseeable results.

Wars are always ______: they (= wars) produce unforeseeable results.

unforeseeable (D) (F)

(A) (C)

(B) (E) ( unforeseeable,

unpredictable ) (B) (E)

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______

(A)

(B) (C)

(D)

(E)

(F)

(B) (E)

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ironic(a) ()(MW) relating to, containing, or constituting irony [] irony(n) incongruity () between the actual result of a sequence of events and the normal or

expected result

[]unironic(a)

cede(v) ()(MW) to yield or grant typically by treaty ()

commonplace(a)(MW) commonly found or seen: ORDINARY, UNREMARKABLE

unironicceded

unironic (objects from everyday life)

(American art) ceded

artists () straightforward depiction ()

(cede) (A) () the + straightforward depiction (objects from everyday life)

(E)

high () artists serious American art high

irony, ironic, ironically unironic

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(i) ______ (ii)

______

(A) (D)

(B) (E)

(C) (F)(A) (E)

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scholarly(a) (MW) of, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons: LEARNED, ACADEMIC

last(v) (MW) to continue in existence or action as long as or longer thanoften used with out

amateur(n) (MW) one who engages in a pursuit, study, science, or sport as a pastime () rather than as a

profession

burnout(n) (MW) exhaustion () of physical or emotional strength or motivation usually as a result of prolonged

stress or frustration

economy of scale(n) (MW) a reduction in the cost of producing something (as a car or a unit of electricity) brought about

especially by increased size of production facilitiesusually used in plural

diversity(n) (MW) the condition of being diverse: VARIETY especially: the inclusion of diverse people (as people

of different races or cultures) in a group or organization

[] diverse(a) differing from one another: UNLIKE

[] diversify(v) to make diverse: give variety to

monotony(n)(MW) tedious sameness

[] monotonous(a) tediously uniform or unvarying

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refine(v)(MW) to improve or perfect by pruning or polishing

[] refinement(n)

homogeneous(a)(MW) of uniform structure or composition throughout

[] homogeneity(n)

[]heterogeneous(a)

sophistication(n) (MW) the process or result of becoming cultured, knowledgeable, or disillusioned especially:

CULTIVATION, URBANITY

[] sophisticated(a) deprived of native or original simplicity: having a refined knowledge of the waysof the world cultivated especially through wide experience

economies of scale

amateur () traditional publishing company ()

GRE amateur

amateur will not last beyond amateurs are replaced by traditional publishing companies

amateur traditional publishing company

(A) (B) (C) amateur

diversity monotony traditional publishing company

diversity () monotony () (A) (B)

publishing firms traditional publishing companies

economies of scale ()

(D) (

(B)) economies of scale (D) (A)

economies of scale

(A) (B) (D) (B)

(D) (A)

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(i) ______

(ii) ______

(A) (D)

(B) (E)

(C) (F)

(A) (D)

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refreshing(a) (MW) serving to refresh especially: agreeably stimulating because of freshness or newness

planet(n) ()(MW) EARTHusually used with the

dispute(n) (MW) verbal controversy: DEBATE

biodiversity(n) (MW) biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and

animals

comprehensive(a) ()(MW) covering completely or broadly: INCLUSIVE

[] comprehensiveness(n)

biosphere(n) (MW) the part of the world in which life can exist

enormous(a)(MW) marked by extraordinarily great size, number, or degree especially: exceeding usual bounds or

accepted notions

gap(n) (MW) an incomplete or deficient area

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sparse(a)(MW) of few and scattered elements especially: not thickly grown or settled

[] sparseness(n)

diagnose(v) () ( )(MW) to analyze the cause or nature of

overshadow(v) ()(MW) to exceed in importance: OUTWEIGH

(AL) to make (something) less enjoyable because of sadness, fear, or worryoften used as (be)

overshadowed

invalidate(v)(MW) to make invalid especially: to weaken or destroy the cogency of

[] invalidation(n)

illuminate(v)(MW) to bring to the fore (): HIGHLIGHT

[] illumination(n)

enhance(v)

(MW) HEIGHTEN, INCREASE especially: to increase or improve in value, quality, desirability, or

attractiveness

[] enhancement(n)

obscure(v)(MW) to conceal or hide by or as if by covering

[] obscure(a) not readily understood or clearly expressed also: MYSTERIOUS

underscore(v)(MW) to make evident: EMPHASIZE, STRESS

plausible(a) (= possible)

(MW) appearing worthy of belief

[] plausibility(n)

hypothesis(n)(MW) a tentative () assumption made in order to draw out and test its logical or empirical (

) consequences

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entitlement(n) (MW) a right to benefits specified especially by law or contract

superficial(a) (MW) presenting only an appearance without substance or significance

[] superficiality(n)

refreshingdisputescomprehensivegapssparseness

refreshing comprehensive

The author does not allow facts to be (i) ______ by politics.

This author does not permit them (= political disputes) to (ii) ______his comprehensive description.

allow permitpolitics political disputes

facts comprehensive description ( dispute ) ______

( refreshingcomprehensive )

does not refreshing, comprehensive

(C) (A) (B)

(D) (F) (E) (E)

(E) obscureobscure

overshadow (shadow)

(overshadow eclipse)invalidate

(A) (B) (A) (E)

(1) the enormous gaps in our knowledge ( gap)

(2) the sparseness of our observation ( sparseness)

(3) the (iii) ______

gapsparseness

(G) plausibility of our hypotheses our plausible hypotheses

(H) certainty of our entitlement our certain entitlement

(I) superficiality of our theories our superficial theories

+ hypotheses

entitlementtheories hypotheses/theories

plausiblecertainsuperficialcertain

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superficialplausible

plausible = possible(MW) plausible(a) superficially

fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious (

)

(I) (G)

plausibleplausible

ETS (

) ETS (I) (I)

ETS

ETS

(i) ______

(ii) ______

(iii) ______

(A) (D) (G)

(B) (E) (H)

(C) (F) (I)

(A) (E) (I)

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the more, the more the more ______, the more ______ () the more

the more the

more


vain(a)(MW) having or showing undue or excessive pride in ones appearance or achievements: CONCEITED

[] vanity(n) inflated () pride in oneself or ones appearance: CONCEIT

prone(a)(MW) having a tendency or inclination: being likely

handle(v)(MW) to have overall responsibility for supervising or directing: MANAGE

(AL) to deal with (a person, situation, etc.) successfully

temperance(n)(MW) moderation in action, thought, or feeling: RESTRAINT

notorious(a) (= infamous)(MW) generally known and talked of especially: widely and unfavorably known

[] notoriety(n) (= infamy)

eminent(a) (= famous)(MW) exhibiting eminence () especially in standing above others in some quality or position:

PROMINENT

[] eminence(n)

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tumultuous(a)(MW) marked by violent or overwhelming turbulence () or upheaval

[] tumult(n) violent agitation of mind or feelings (= turbulence)

providential(a) (= lucky)(MW) occurring by or as if by an intervention of Providence ()

(AL) formal: happening at a good time because of luck: LUCKY

dispassionate(a) (MW) not influenced by strong feeling especially: not affected by personal or emotional involvement

prone to violencesuccess

Caravaggio ( C)

______ success success (C)

(B) (C) (A)

C ______prone to violence ()

(D) vainprone to violence

(E) (F) (D)

(handle)

GRE

(1) (2)

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Caravaggio (i) ______

(ii) ______

(A) (D)

(B) (E)

(C) (F)

(C) (D)

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12 (PBT, p. 52, #5)

laudatory(a)(MW) of, relating to, or expressing praise

[] laud(v) PRAISE, EXTOL (= praise)

personality(n) (MW) the complex () of characteristics that distinguishes an individual or a nation or group

especially: the totality of an individuals behavioral and emotional characteristics

disparage(v)(MW) to depreciate () by indirect means (as invidious () comparison): speak slightingly (

) about

[] disparaging(a)

disregard(v) (= neglect)(MW) to pay no attention to: treat as unworthy of regard or notice

disappear(v) (MW) to cease () to be (): pass out of existence or notice

[] disappearance(n)

emerge(v) (MW) to become manifest (): become known

[] emergence(n)

coalesce(v)(MW) to unite into a whole: FUSE

[] coalescence(n)

fails to capturelike others before it

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, like others before it,

A newly published, laudatory biography of George Bernard Shaw fails to

capture the essence of his (= GBS) personality.

The more he (= GBS) is (i) ______, the more his (GBSs) true self (=

personality) seems to (ii) ______.

laudatory GBS fails to capture GBS

the more , the more , like others before it

, like other biographies before this biography this biography

fails to capture other previous biographies also fail to capture GBS GBS

(A) (A) (A) GBS

fails to capture the essence of GBSs personality

(D)

the more he is discussed like others before it ()

George Bernard Shaw

(i) ______ (ii) ______

(A) (D)

(B) (E)

(C) (F)

(A) (D)

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13 (OG, p. 89, #8, Medium)

misconception(n) (AL) a wrong or mistaken idea

mirror(v) ()(MW) to reflect in or as if in a mirror

convoluted(a)(MW) INVOLVED, INTRICATE

complicated(a)(MW) difficult to analyze, understand, or explain

inconsequential(a) (= unimportant, trivial)(MW) of no significance: UNIMPORTANT

involved(a) (= complex)(MW) marked by extreme and often needless or excessive complexity

mirrorconvoluted

sentence structure mirrors thought = the more convoluted the structure, the

more ______ the ideasmirror ()

structure convoluted convoluted

(A) (F) involved MWinvolved () in- (in) + volv- (turn) + -ed ()

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(A)

(F) (B) (F)

(B) (F) (F)

(C) (D) (E) (F) (B) (F)

______

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

(F)

(A) (F)

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antithetical(a) (= opposite, contrast)(MW) being in direct and unequivocal opposition[] antithesis(n) OPPOSITION, CONTRAST

profound(a) (= deep)(MW) difficult to fathom () or understand

uncover(v) (MW) to make known: bring to light: DISCLOSE, REVEAL

deep(a) (MW) difficult to penetrate () or comprehend: RECONDITE

portentous(a) (= ominous)(MW) of, relating to, or constituting a portent

(AL) giving a sign or warning that something usually bad or unpleasant is going to happen

[] portent(n) something that foreshadows a coming event: OMEN, SIGN ()

banal(a)(MW) lacking originality (), freshness, or novelty (): TRITE

[] banality(n)

consequence(n) ( of)(MW) importance with respect to power to produce an effect

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antiquity(n)(MW) the quality of being ancient ()

[] antique(a) existing since or belonging to earlier times: ANCIENT

simultaneous(a)(MW) existing or occurring at the same time: exactly coincident ()

[] simultaneity(n)

elusive(a)(MW) tending to elude: hard to comprehend or define

[] elude(v) to escape the perception, understanding, or grasp of

contemporary(a)(MW) happening, existing, living, or coming into being during the same period of time

[] contemporary(n) one that is contemporary with another

circumstantial(a) (= detailed)(MW) marked by careful attention to detail: abounding in factual details

(AL) formal: providing or including the details of a particular situation or event

antitheticalprofoundcomes entirely from

that sounded (i) ______ two somewhat antithetical truths

somewhat comes to

Historical research makes (two antithetical truths) seem (profound).

make A seem B A B antithetical ()

profound ()GRE

(antithetical truths)

(profound)

antitheticalprofound ()

two somewhat antithetical truths antithetical profound

(A)

deep

profound

(B) protentous

(C) banal

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(

) (ii) ______

written words knowledge of the past (E)

(D) consequence = importance

MW(F)

the more, the more () (

) profound ( the more, the more)

(G) (

) (H) (I) (I)

MW

(F) (H) ()

(i) ______

(ii) ______ (iii) ______

(A) (D) (G)

(B) (E) (H)

(C) (F) (I)

(C) (D) (G)

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finesse(n) (MW) skillful handling of a situation: adroit maneuvering

understate(v)(MW) to state or present with restraint especially for effect

[] understatement(n)

atonce(phr) ( and)(MW) BOTH

curious(a)(MW) exciting attention as strange, novel (), or unexpected: ODD [] curiously(adv)

detached(a) (MW) exhibiting an aloof () objectivity () usually free from () prejudice or self-

interest

[] detachment(n)

undemonstrative(a)(MW) restrained in expression of feeling: RESERVED

[]demonstrative(a) marked by display of feeling

panache(n) (MW) dash or flamboyance () in style and action: VERVE

(AL) lots of energy and style

unrestrained(a) (= uncontrolled)(MW) not restrained: IMMODERATE, UNCONTROLLED

[]restrained(a) marked by restraint: not excessive or extravagant

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gawky(a) (MW) AWKWARD, CLUMSY

[] gawkiness(n)

unattractive(a) (MW) not attractive: PLAIN, DULL

[]attractive(a) arousing interest or pleasure: CHARMING

overwhelm(v) (MW) to overcome by superior force or numbers

deflect(v) ()(MW) to turn aside: DEVIATE

(AL) to keep (something, such as a question) from affecting or being directed at a person or thing

draws ones attentionfinesse and understatement

GRE finesse, understatement,

curious ( ), panache, gawkiness, deflect ( )

at once intensely present and curiously detached (

) ETS undemonstrative, unrestrained,unattractive

finesse,

understatement ( understated), panache, gawkiness ( gawky), deflect GRE

MW AL

at once intensely present and curiously detached

finesse intensely present understatement curiously detached (

) un- (not)

demonstrative ( demonstrate ), restrained ( restrain ), attractive

+ ()

panache, enthusiasm, gawkiness B

panache (n) dash or flamboyance in style and action: VERVE

() ()panache

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(C) (B)

()

... ETS

(A)panache undemonstrative

un () + demonstrative ()

that draws ones attention

Belanger dances with an (undemonstrative panache) as if by seeking to (ii) ______ it

it attention ( )

he ( Belanger) manages to ... through finesse and understatement

finesse () draws ones attention (panache)

B (at once) understatement ()

understatement understatement undemonstrative

Bpanache (D)

(E) (F)

(F)

deflect () ()

intensely present (

) curiously detached curious odd detached GRE

(

) at once and (at once A and B)

(at once intensely present

and curiously detached)

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Belanger (i) ______ (ii) ______

(A) (D)

(B) (E)

(C) (F)

(A) (F)

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whine(n)(MW) a complaint uttered with or as if with a whine

[] whine(v) to utter a high-pitched plaintive () or distressed cry

wheedle(v) (MW) to influence or entice by soft words or flattery

implore(v) (MW) to call or pray for earnestly: ENTREAT

supplicate(v) (MW) to make a humble entreaty especially: to pray to God

[] supplication(n)

gratify(v) (= satisfy)(MW) to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to

[] gratification(n)

insolent(a) (= impudent)(MW) exhibiting boldness or effrontery: IMPUDENT

[] insolence(n)

entreat(v) (MW) to plead with especially in order to persuade: ask urgently

[] entreaty(n)

willful(a)(MW) obstinately and often perversely self-willed

[] willfulness(n)

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content(a) (MW) CONTENTED, SATISFIED

[] contented(a) feeling or showing satisfaction with one's possessions, status, or situation

[] contentment(n)

______

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

(F)

(A) (D)

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paleontology(n)(MW) a science dealing with the life of past geological periods as known from fossil remains

[] paleontologist(n)

hypothesis(n)(MW) a tentative () assumption made in order to draw out and test its logical or empirical (

) consequences

physicist(n) (MW) a specialist in physics

geology(n) (MW) a science that deals with the history of the earth and its life especially as recorded in rocks

[] geologist(n)

extinction(n) (MW) the condition or fact of being extinct or extinguished also: the process of becoming extinct

[] extinct(a)

please(v)(MW) to give pleasure to: GRATIFY

nettle(v)(MW) to arouse to sharp but transitory annoyance or anger

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exposition(n)(MW) discourse or an example of it designed to convey information or explain what is difficult to

understand

(AL) the act of explaining something: clear explanation

objurgation(n) (MW) a harsh rebuke ()

[] objurgate(v)

contemptuous(a)(MW) manifesting, feeling, or expressing contempt

[] contempt(n) the act of despising: the state of mind of one who despises: DISDAIN

indifferent(a) (MW) marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something: APATHETIC

[] indifference(n)

(i) ______

(ii) ______ (iii) ______ LuisAlvarez Walter Alvarez

(A) (D) (G)

(B) (E) (H)

(C) (F) (I)

(C) (F) (G)

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ban(n) (MW) legal or formal prohibition

implicate(v) (MW) to involve as a consequence, corollary, or natural inference: IMPLY

imprudent(a) (= unwise)(MW) not prudent: lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment

[]prudent(a) characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: as shrewd in the

management of practical affairs

fortuitous(a) (MW) FORTUNATE, LUCKY

imminent(a) ()(MW) ready to take place especially: hanging threateningly over ones head

1985

______

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

(D)

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relinquish(v) (MW) to give over possession or control of: YIELD

halt(v) (= stop)(MW) to bring to a stop

compel(v)(MW) to drive or urge forcefully or irresistibly

imminent(a) ()(MW) ready to take place especially: hanging threateningly over ones head

imprudent(a) (MW) not prudent: lacking discretion (), wisdom, or good judgment

[]prudent(a) characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: marked by wisdom or

judiciousness

corroborate(v)(MW) to support with evidence or authority: make more certain

[] corroboration(n)

publicize(v) (MW) to bring to the attention of the public: ADVERTISE

[] publicity(n) the dissemination of information or promotional material

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curtail(v) (MW) to make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part

[] curtailment(n)

inconclusive(a) (MW) leading to no conclusion or definite result

unsurprising(a) (MW) not surprising or unexpected

1985 (CFCs) CFCs (i) ______

(ii) ______ CFC

(iii) ______

(A) (D) (G)

(B) (E) (H)

(C) (F) (I)

(A) (F) (G)

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intimate(v) (= suggest)(MW) to communicate delicately and indirectly: HINT

[] intimation(n)

strife (n)(MW) bitter sometimes violent conflict or dissension ()

walkie-talkie(n) (MW) a compact () easily transportable battery-operated radio transmitting and receiving set

thriller(n) (MW) one that thrills () especially: a work of fiction or drama designed to hold the interest by the

use of a high degree of intrigue (), adventure, or suspense ()

apolitical(a) (MW) having no interest or involvement in political affairs also: having an aversion () to politics or

political affairs

humdrum(a) (= dull)(MW) MONOTONOUS (), DULL

political thrillerapolitical

This is the kind of movie that is conventionally described as a political thriller, but the

film is as apoliticalas it is ______.

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______

(A)

(B)(C)

(D)

(E)

(F)

(D) (F)

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journal(n) (= diary)(MW) a record of experiences, ideas, or reflections () kept regularly for private use

deteriorate(v) (= worsen)(MW) to become impaired in quality, functioning, or condition: DEGENERATE

damaged

As my eyesight began to ______, I spent a lot of time writing about it describing what I

saw as I looked out through damaged eyes.

damaged

(A) (D)

(A) (D) (B) (C) (E) (F)

(F)(B) (C) (E) (

)

it my eyesight began to ______ my eyesight

began to ______ eye journals

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______

(A)

(B)

(C)(D)

(E)

(F)

(A) (D)

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don(v) () (do on)(MW) to put on (an article of clothing)

[]doff(v) (do off)

spectacles(n) (= glasses)(MW) GLASSES

murky(a)(MW) characterized by a heavy dimness () or obscurity () caused by or like that caused by

overhanging fog or smoke

prescience(n) (MW) foreknowledge of events: human anticipation of the course of events: FORESIGHT

[] prescient(a)

clearheaded(a)(MW) able to think clearly

discern(v) (MW) to recognize or identify as separate and distinct: DISCRIMINATE

dismiss(v)(MW) to reject serious consideration of

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(i) ______

(ii) ______

(iii) ______

(A) (D) (G)

(B) (E) (H)

(C) (F) (I)

(A) (E) (H)

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journalism(n)(MW) an academic study concerned with the collection and editing of news or the management of a

news medium

tackle(v)(MW) to set about dealing with

trope(n) (MW) a common or overused theme or device: CLICHE

marginal(a) ()(MW) not of central importance also:

limited in extent, significance, or stature

argue(v) ()(MW) to prove or try to prove by giving reasons: MAINTAIN

impulse(n)(MW) a sudden spontaneous () inclination or incitement to some usually unpremeditated (

) action

furnish(v) (= provide)(MW) SUPPLY, GIVE

perspective(n)(MW) the interrelation in which a subject or its parts are mentally viewed also: POINT OF VIEW

marketable(a)(MW) wanted by purchasers or employers: SALABLE [] marketability(n)

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objective(a)(MW) expressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal

feelings, prejudices, or interpretations

[] objectivity(n)

[] subjective(a) peculiar to a particular individual: PERSONAL

partisan(a)(AL) strongly supporting one leader, group, or cause over another

[] partisan(n) a firm adherent to a party (), faction (), cause (), or person especially:

one exhibiting blind, prejudiced, and unreasoning allegiance ()

[] partisanship(n)

denigrate(v) (MW) to attack the reputation of: DEFAME

[] denigration(n)

fringe(n) ()(MW) something that is marginal, additional, or secondary to some activity, process, or subject

(i) ______

(ii) ______ (iii)

______

(A) (D) (G)

(B) (E) (H)

(C) (F) (I)

(B) (E) (H)

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negative(n) ()(MW) a negative photographic image on transparent material used for printing positive pictures also: the

material that carries such an image

forgery(n)(MW) an act of forging especially: the crime of falsely and fraudulently making or altering a document(as a check)

balloon(v) ()(MW) to increase rapidly

discrepant(a) (= different)(MW) being at variance: DISAGREEING [] discrepancy(n)

duplicity(n) (MW) contradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action especially: the belying of ones true

intentions by deceptive words or action

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(i) ______ 1990

(ii) ______

(iii) ______

(A) (D) (G)

(B) (E) (H)

(C) (F) (I)

(A) (D) (G)

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put a cash value on(phr) ... ecology(n)

(MW) a branch of science concerned with the interrelationship of organisms and their environments

[] ecological(a)

filtration(n) (MW) the process of filtering ()

forest(v)(MW) to cover with trees or forest

watershed(n) (MW) a region or area bounded peripherally by a divide () and draining ultimately to a particular

watercourse or body of water

valuation(n)(MW) the act or process of valuing () specifically: appraisal () of property

figure(n)(MW) a number symbol: NUMERAL, DIGIT

advocate(n)(MW) one that defends or maintains () a cause or proposal

tar(v) (MW) to defile () as if with tar

[] tar(n)

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dispassionate(a) (MW) not influenced by strong feeling especially: not affected by personal or emotional involvement

problematic(a) (MW) open to question or debate: QUESTIONABLE

redundant(a) ()(MW) exceeding what is necessary or normal: SUPERFLUOUS

unsound(a) (MW) not sound: not valid or true: INVALID, SPECIOUS

understated(a) (MW) avoiding obvious emphasis or embellishment

discredit(v)(MW) to refuse to accept as true or accurate: DISBELIEVE

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(i) ______

(ii) ______

(iii) ______

(A) (D) (G)

(B) (E) (H)

(C) (F) (I)

(B) (E) (H)

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but (= yet)

although (= though)

unlike

rather than

despite/in spite of

on the other hand

but (yet) 26 (PPII, Practice Test 2, V2, Easy, #6)

hyperbolize(v) (= exaggerate)(MW) to exaggerate to a hyperbolic degree

[] hyperbolic(a)hyperbole(n) extravagant () exaggeration (as mile-high ice-cream

cones)

interweave(v) (MW) to mix or blend together

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undercut(v) (= undermine)(MW) to undermine or destroy the force, value, or effectiveness of

(i) ______

(ii) ______

(iii) ______

(A) (D) (G)

(B) (E) (H)

(C) (F) (I)

(B) (D) (I)

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circumspect(a) (= scrupulous)(MW) careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences: PRUDENT

deferential(a)(MW) showing or expressing deference ()

[] deference(n) respect and esteem due a superior or an elder also: affected or ingratiating regard for

anothers wishes

intransigent(a) (MW) characterized by refusal to compromise or to abandon an extreme position or attitude:

UNCOMPROMISING

[] intransigence(n)

lax(a) ()(MW) deficient in firmness: not stringent

[] laxity(n)

obsequious(a)(MW) marked by or exhibiting a fawning () attentiveness

[] obsequiousness(n)

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______

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

(F)

(B) (F)

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28 (OG, p. 78, #3, Easy)

notable(a)(MW) worthy of note: REMARKABLE

timely(a) ()(MW) coming early or at the right time

uncomplicated(a) (MW) not complex: SIMPLE

[]complicated(a) difficult to analyze, understand, or explain

subjective(a) ()(MW) peculiar to a particular individual: PERSONAL

butdefinite

but ()

(new, even

notable facts) (definite)

investigation search new, even notable facts such facts

but definite ()

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______

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

(B)

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29 (OG, p. 378, #21)

aquifer(n) (MW) a water-bearing stratum of permeable rock, sand, or gravel

pump(v) (MW) to raise (as water) with a pump ()

innocuous(a) (MW) producing no injury: HARMLESS

feasible(a)(MW) capable of being done or carried out

[] feasibility(n)

practicable(a)(MW) capable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished: FEASIBLE

minimal(a)(MW) relating to or being a minimum: as the least possible

remedial(a) (MW) intended as a remedy ()

[] remedy(n) something that corrects or counteracts

benign(a) (MW) having no significant effect: HARMLESS

[] benignity(n)

save the acquifer

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(A) (F) (B) (C)

(D) (E)

the plan

The plan has passed a governmental environmental review but faces opposition from outdoor

and environmental groups.

(1) (2)but

levels (pumping levels) save the aquifer (acquifer

the plan would save it) (A) (F)

save

(B) (C) plan

pumping levels The plan

The plan the plan

feasible, practicable

GRE

______

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

(F)

(A) (F)

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loathe(v) (= hate)(MW) to dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance: DETEST

[] loath(a) unwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking: RELUCTANT

recondite(a) (MW) difficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend: DEEP

tactless(a) (MW) marked by lack of tact

[] tact(n) a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid

offense

[]tactful(a) having or showing tact

malign(a)(MW) having or showing intense often vicious ill will: MALEVOLENT

deft(a)(MW) characterized by facility and skill

impolitic(a) (= unwise)(MW) not politic: UNWISE

[] politic(a) characterized by shrewdness in managing, contriving, or dealing

loathe

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(B) (F) (B) (F)

secretly ()publicly () but P

loathe () loathe it = to say so (= Philby loathed the

host of the party) publicly ( Philby)

but

(B) (F)

Philby ______

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

(F)

(B) (F)

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irrefutable(a) (MW) impossible to refute: INCONTROVERTIBLE

dispense with(phr)(MW) to set aside: DISCARD

turn its back on(phr) (MW) REJECT, DENY

______

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E) (F)

(A) (B)

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32 (OG, p. 498, #5)

yearn(v) ( for)(MW) to long () persistently, wistfully (), or sadly

discern(v) (MW) to see or understand the difference

[] discernible(a)

novelty(n)(MW) something new or unusual

[] novel(a) new and not resembling something formerly known or used

flaw(n) ()(MW) an imperfection or weakness and especially one that detracts from the whole or hinders

effectiveness

[] flawless(a)

[] flawlessness(n)

visionary(a) (MW) having or marked by foresight () and imagination

missinguncomfortable

GRE

(it = (i) ______)

but missing

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they (= music

lovers) uncomfortable (= something missing) nothing discernible is (ii) ______

when (i) ______ is achieved

nothing () discernible is (ii) ______ = when (i) ______ (= it) is achieved

() (C) (D)

discernible in a world

where anythingdiscernible is not(ii) ______ ()

(ii) ______

(i) ______

(ii) ______

(A) (D)

(B) (E)

(C) (F)

(C) (D)

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particular(n) (= aspect in every particular)(MW) an individual fact, point, circumstance, or detail

avian(a)(MW) of, relating to, or derived from birds

quirky(a)(AL) unusual especially in an interesting or appealing way

[] quirkiness(n)

[] quirk(n) a peculiar trait: IDIOSYNCRASY

preeminent(a)(MW) having paramount rank, dignity, or importance: OUTSTANDING, SUPREME

[] preeminence(n) the quality or state of being preeminent: SUPERIORITY

maladroit(a) (MW) lacking adroitness: INEPT

[] maladroitness(n)

galvanize(v) ( )(MW) to stimulate or excite as if by an electric shock

befriend(v)(MW) to become or act as a friend to

beguile(v) (MW) to deceive by wiles ()

[] guile(n) deceitful cunning: DUPLICITY

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(i) ______ (ii) ______

Flyer

(A) (D)

(B) (E)

(C) (F)

(B) (F)

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34 (OG, p. 514, #6)

custom(n)(MW) a usage or practice common to many or to a particular place or class or habitual with an

individual

latitude(n)(MW) freedom of action or choice

materialism (n) ()(MW) a preoccupation () with or stress upon material rather than intellectual or spiritual things

impetuous(a) (= impulsive)

(MW) marked by impulsive vehemence or passion

[] impetuously(adv)

plod(v) ( )(MW) to work laboriously and monotonously: DRUDGE

[] ploddingly(adv)

sporadic(a) (MW) occurring occasionally, singly (), or in irregular or random instances

[] sporadically(adv)

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(i) ______

(ii) ______

(A) (D)

(B) (E)

(C) (F)

(B) (E)

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referendum(n) ( referenda)(AL) an event in which the people of a county, state, etc., vote for or against a law that deals with a

specific issue: a public vote on a particular issue

business cycle(n) (business = economy)(MW) a cycle of economic activity usually consisting of recession, recovery, growth, and decline

peripheral(a) ( )(AL) not relating to the main or most important part

[] periphery(n) the external boundary or surface of a body

personify(v) (MW) to be the embodiment or personification of: INCARNATE

erroneous(a) (MW) containing or characterized by error: MISTAKEN

[] erroneously(adv)

(i) ______

(ii) ______

(iii) ______

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(A) (D) (G)

(B) (E) (H)

(C) ... (F)... (I)

(B) (E) (I)

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gap(n) (MW) a wide difference in character or attitude

theorist(n) (MW) a person who theorizes ()

experimentalist(n)(MW) one who experiments () specifically: a person conducting scientific experiments

haughty(a)(MW) blatantly () and disdainfully () proud

pugnacious(a) (MW) having a quarrelsome or combative nature (): TRUCULENT

pragmatism(n) (MW) a practical approach to problems and affairs

[] pragmatist(n)

jargon(n)(MW) the technical terminology () or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group

hard-won(a)(MW) gained by great effort

distant(a) ()(MW) separated in a relationship other than spatial

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caricature(v)(MW) to make or draw a caricature of: represent in caricature

[] caricature(n) exaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics

()

lament(v)(MW) to express sorrow, mourning, or regret for often demonstratively (): MOURN

deceive(v) (MW) to practice deceit () also: to give a false impression

[] deception(n) the act of deceiving

[] deceit(n) the act or practice of deceiving: DECEPTION

collude(v) (MW) CONSPIRE, PLOT

[] collusion(n)

barrier(n) (MW) something immaterial () that impedes or separates: OBSTACLE

propagate(v) ()

(MW) to foster growing knowledge of, familiarity with, or acceptance of (as an idea or belief):

PUBLICIZE

[] propagation(n)

dismantle(v) ()(MW) to take to pieces also: to destroy the integrity () or functioning of

[] dismantlement(n)

identify(v) (MW) to establish the identity of

[] identity(n) the distinguishing character or personality of an individual: INDIVIDUALITY

gapcooperation

gap ()

(B) (C)

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(A) (A)

caricatureburlesque ()

But gap

(1) (2) ()

(3)

These ( gap) were the kinds of (ii) ______ that Dr.

Sonnenwald was able to (iii) ______.

Dr. Sonnenwald was able to (iii) ______ these kinds of (ii) ______.

cooperation (ii) (iii)

()

(H) ()

gap

gap (F)

(i) ______

(ii) ______ Dr. Sonnenwald (iii) ______

(A) (D) (G)

(B) (E) (H)

(C) (F) (I)

(A) (F) (H)

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