Test Prep GRE Section 1 Verbal Exam Practice Questions (P. 4)
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Question #31
GEM : SETTING ::
- Adiamond : gold
- Bpainting : milieu
- Cring : necklace
- Dbuilding : scaffold
- Eportrait : subject
Correct Answer:
D
This is a "place for" analogy. A GEM is placed within a SETTING (framework) in jewelry, just as a building is constructed within the framework of a scaffold.
D
This is a "place for" analogy. A GEM is placed within a SETTING (framework) in jewelry, just as a building is constructed within the framework of a scaffold.
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Question #32
EVANESCENT : VANISH ::
- Aeffervescent : corrode
- Biridescent : shine
- Cexpressive : admonish
- Dfluorescent : disappear
- Evacuous : expedite
Correct Answer:
B
This is a "defining characteristic" analogy. EVANESCENT means "tending to VANISH." Iridescent means "tending to shine."
B
This is a "defining characteristic" analogy. EVANESCENT means "tending to VANISH." Iridescent means "tending to shine."
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Question #33
DISPENSARY : REAPER ::
- Achisel : mortar
- Bthermometer : aspirin
- Cdye : seal
- Dwhip : harness
- Eanesthetic : toxin
Correct Answer:
A
This is an "opposing function" analogy. A DISPENSARY is a distribution center for medicines, and a REAPER is a farming machine that cuts and gathers crops.
Since a dispensary distributes but a reaper gathers, they serve opposing functions. A chisel is used to break apart material such as stone; mortar is used to bond stones or bricks; hence, they also serve opposing functions. Moreover, in both pairs, the relationship involves disbursing versus joining, further strengthening the analogy
A
This is an "opposing function" analogy. A DISPENSARY is a distribution center for medicines, and a REAPER is a farming machine that cuts and gathers crops.
Since a dispensary distributes but a reaper gathers, they serve opposing functions. A chisel is used to break apart material such as stone; mortar is used to bond stones or bricks; hence, they also serve opposing functions. Moreover, in both pairs, the relationship involves disbursing versus joining, further strengthening the analogy
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Question #34
ROBUST : VIGOR ::
- Amassive : strength
- Bnervous : worry
- Cfarsighted : glasses
- Dstarving : appetite
- Esanguine : hope
Correct Answer:
E
This is a "degree of" analogy. ROBUST means full of VIGOR, just as sanguine means full of hope. Choice B. is the second-best answer, because sickness and illness are synonymous. However, sickness does not suggest a fullness (of illness).
E
This is a "degree of" analogy. ROBUST means full of VIGOR, just as sanguine means full of hope. Choice B. is the second-best answer, because sickness and illness are synonymous. However, sickness does not suggest a fullness (of illness).
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Question #35
SHUN : DISAPPROVAL ::
- Aenvy : ambition
- Bgive : greed
- Clie : insecurity
- Dnap : relaxation
- Estudy : studiousness
Correct Answer:
D
This is a "symptom, sign, or manifestation" analogy. To SHUN is to avoid or ignore. One who expresses DISAPPROVAL of the behavior of another might show that disapproval by shunning the other person. So shunning is one possible sign of disapproval (but not a defining characteristic of it). Similarly, a nap a possible sign of relaxation (but not a defining characteristic of it).
D
This is a "symptom, sign, or manifestation" analogy. To SHUN is to avoid or ignore. One who expresses DISAPPROVAL of the behavior of another might show that disapproval by shunning the other person. So shunning is one possible sign of disapproval (but not a defining characteristic of it). Similarly, a nap a possible sign of relaxation (but not a defining characteristic of it).
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Question #36
AGILE : DANCER ::
- Adelicious : fruit
- Bdiligent : worker
- Cbarren : desert
- Dtall : building
- Edangerous : criminal
Correct Answer:
B
This is an "ideal characteristic" analogy. An effective, or ideal, DANCER is AGILE (nimble), although agility is not a defining characteristic of a dancer. Similarly, an effective, or ideal,worker is diligent (not lazy), although diligence is not a defining characteristic of a worker.
B
This is an "ideal characteristic" analogy. An effective, or ideal, DANCER is AGILE (nimble), although agility is not a defining characteristic of a dancer. Similarly, an effective, or ideal,worker is diligent (not lazy), although diligence is not a defining characteristic of a worker.
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Question #37
BOAT : WAKE ::
- Aactor : performance
- Bscalpel : scar
- Cdrill : hole
- Dgardener : cuttings
- Eairplane : tarmac
Correct Answer:
B
This is an "evidence or result of" analogy. A BOAT creates a WAKE and leaves it behind, across the surface of the water. Similarly, a scalpel (surgeon’s knife) creates a scar and leaves it behind, like a trail, across the surface of the skin. Strengthening the analogy is that a wake is a byproduct of boating, like a scar is a byproduct of cutting with a scalpel.
B
This is an "evidence or result of" analogy. A BOAT creates a WAKE and leaves it behind, across the surface of the water. Similarly, a scalpel (surgeon’s knife) creates a scar and leaves it behind, like a trail, across the surface of the skin. Strengthening the analogy is that a wake is a byproduct of boating, like a scar is a byproduct of cutting with a scalpel.
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Question #38
MULCHED : BURGEON ::
- Astoked : smolder
- Bedited : compose
- Ccalibrated : operate
- Delevated : hover
- Ehoned : hew
Correct Answer:
E
This is a "helpful condition for" analogy. Mulch is a soil-enriching mixture that facilitates plant growth. To BURGEON is to begin to grow rapidly or to flourish.
Accordingly, soil that has been MULCHED is in an ideal condition for plants to burgeon. Similarly, a razor or knife that has be honed (sharpened) is in an ideal condition to hew (cut or slice).
E
This is a "helpful condition for" analogy. Mulch is a soil-enriching mixture that facilitates plant growth. To BURGEON is to begin to grow rapidly or to flourish.
Accordingly, soil that has been MULCHED is in an ideal condition for plants to burgeon. Similarly, a razor or knife that has be honed (sharpened) is in an ideal condition to hew (cut or slice).
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Question #39
JOCULAR : SOLEMNITY ::
- Arazed : demolition
- Bpompous : spectacle
- Clatent : visibility
- Dvindictive : enmity
- Elonely : insularity
Correct Answer:
C
This is a "contrary meaning" analogy. To be JOCULAR is to lack SOLEMNITY. To be latent is to lack visibility. Thus, in each pair, the two words are essentially antonyms. (In each other pair, the two words are essentially synonyms.)
C
This is a "contrary meaning" analogy. To be JOCULAR is to lack SOLEMNITY. To be latent is to lack visibility. Thus, in each pair, the two words are essentially antonyms. (In each other pair, the two words are essentially synonyms.)
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Question #40
DIATRIBE : BITTERNESS ::
- Adictum : indolence
- Brecapitulation : brevity
- Cpolemic : consonance
- Dencomium : reproach
- Econcordance : contrariety
Correct Answer:
B
This is a "defining characteristic" analogy. A DIATRIBE is a speech characterized by BITTERNESS. A recapitulation is a summary or synopsis, and hence is characterized by brevity. In both cases, the second word describes the first.
B
This is a "defining characteristic" analogy. A DIATRIBE is a speech characterized by BITTERNESS. A recapitulation is a summary or synopsis, and hence is characterized by brevity. In both cases, the second word describes the first.
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