GRE Verbal : Verbs in One-Blank Texts
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Example Question #41 :Verbs In One Blank Texts
She often overthought things, _________________ on decisions for months.
calcifying
illuminating
indemnifying
postulating
ruminating
ruminating
A few of the choices could fit the sentence, so the best fit must be found. The sentence says she "overthought . . . for months," and the best answer will reflect that deep thought. "Ruminating," meaningto ponder or reflect,is the best answer choice.
Example Question #42 :Verbs In One Blank Texts
Writing closed captioning for live events is difficult, as _______________ every word is nearly impossible.
excoriating
interpreting
obfuscating
transcribing
pontificating
transcribing
THe phrase "writing closed captioning" is the best clue to the answer. The best choice will indicate writing in some manner. "Transcribing," meaningto copy or take down,is the correct answer.
Example Question #43 :Verbs In One Blank Texts
老师用他的最后一节课 ______________ any nerves students had about their driving test.
efface
condone
allay
waylay
accost
allay
The instructor wants the students to do well on their test. With this in mind, the correct answer will indicate some sense of help with their nerves. "Allay," meaningto lessen, is the best choice.
Example Question #44 :Verbs In One Blank Texts
His lack of self-confidence tended to ____________ his poor athletic gifts.
efface
exacerbate
petrify
portend
explode
exacerbate
The "poor athletic gifts" would be harmed by a "lack of self-confidence." The correct answer will indicate the poor effect. "Exacerbate," meaningto make worse,is the best choice.
Example Question #45 :Verbs In One Blank Texts
The boy was a natural rebel, seeking to ______________ any rules or boundaries given to him.
congeal
embrace
perpetuate
transgress
condone
transgress
The boy being a "natural rebel" provides the best clue to the answer. A rebel violates rules, and the correct answer will show that. "Transgress," meaningto violate or disobey,is the best answer.
Example Question #46 :Verbs In One Blank Texts
The new non-profit will seek to ______________ famine in war torn areas by directly providing food to refugees.
exacerbate
degrade
edify
begrudge
alleviate
alleviate
"Providing food" means the non-profit will try to eliminate the famine, or at least minimize it, and the correct answer will reflect that. "Alleviate," meaningto make less severe or improve slightly,is the best choice.
# 47例问题:Verbs In One Blank Texts
The leader immediately ______________ the actions of his supporters, claiming they did not represent the whole group.
waylaid
condoned
denounced
confounded
embraced
denounced
The final phrase, where the leader distances himself from his supporters' actions, is the best clue in the sentence. The correct answer will meanto condemn or speak against,the definition of "denounced."
Example Question #48 :Verbs In One Blank Texts
The young boy was extremely lazy, and had to be ______________ just to get off the couch.
cajoled
deterred
negated
buttressed
degraded
cajoled
Being on the couch is an indication of the boy's laziness, so the correct answer will reflect that the boy had a hard time getting off the couch. "Cajoled," meaningcoaxed or convinced, is the best answer choice.
Example Question #49 :Verbs In One Blank Texts
His medical troubles were so costly, his savings account was ____________ in a matter of weeks.
elucidated
depleted
perused
bolstered
waylaid
depleted
The "medical troubles" are outright noted as "costly," which means a savings account would be used "in a matter of weeks." "Depleted," meaningto use up or get rid of,is the correct answer.
Example Question #50 :Verbs In One Blank Texts
The accused man hoped his TV interview would _________________ his side of the story.
illuminate
confound
congeal
obviate
obscure
illuminate
The "accused man" is agreeing to an interview, and presumably wants to give information. The correct answer will indicate telling a story or explaining. "Illuminate,"meaningto make clear—literallyto put light on something—is the correct answer.
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