GRE General Test — Advanced Practice
Question Set V2.0 Comprehensive 150-
Question Mixed Difficulty Practice Exam a
well detailed one written and
graded A+ upgraded
SECTION 1: VERBAL REASONING (Questions 1–60)
Text Completion — Single Blank (Questions 1–10)
Question 1
The CEO's _____ behavior during the board meeting—including interrupting colleagues and
dismissing their concerns—alienated even her most loyal supporters.
A. decorous
B. judicious
C. peremptory
D. amenable
E. circumspect
Correct Answer: C — peremptory
Rationale: "Peremptory" means bossy, imperious, or expecting immediate obedience—
matching the described behavior of interrupting and dismissing others. "Decorous" (proper) and
"judicious" (wise) are opposites; "amenable" (cooperative) contradicts the behavior;
"circumspect" (cautious) doesn't fit.
,Question 2
The scientist's hypothesis was initially met with _____, but subsequent experiments validated
her controversial claims.
A. skepticism
B. enthusiasm
C. indifference
D. confusion
E. hostility
Correct Answer: A — skepticism
Rationale: "But" and "validated" indicate contrast—the hypothesis was initially doubted
("skepticism") before being proven. "Enthusiasm" would not contrast with validation;
"indifference" is too neutral; "confusion" doesn't specifically indicate doubt; "hostility" is too
extreme.
Question 3
The diplomat's _____ response to the crisis—neither committing to action nor explicitly
refusing—only increased tensions among the allied nations.
A. unequivocal
B. intrepid
C. equivocal
D. resolute
E. magnanimous
Correct Answer: C — equivocal
Rationale: "Neither committing...nor explicitly refusing" defines "equivocal" (ambiguous, open
to multiple interpretations). "Unequivocal" means clear—opposite; "intrepid" (brave),
"resolute" (determined), and "magnanimous" (generous) don't match the description.
Question 4
The novel's protagonist is _____; she consistently prioritizes her own interests over the well-
being of others.
A. altruistic
B. empathetic
C. narcissistic
,D. benevolent
E. magnanimous
Correct Answer: C — narcissistic
Rationale: "Consistently prioritizes her own interests" describes "narcissistic" (self-centered,
egotistical). "Altruistic," "empathetic," "benevolent," and "magnanimous" all describe selfless or
generous qualities—opposites.
Question 5
The committee's decision was _____; they had failed to consider the most obvious alternative.
A. meticulous
B. precipitate
C. judicious
D. comprehensive
E. prudent
Correct Answer: B — precipitate
Rationale: "Failed to consider the most obvious alternative" suggests the decision was rushed
and ill-considered—"precipitate" (hasty, rash). "Meticulous," "judicious," "comprehensive," and
"prudent" all imply carefulness and good judgment—opposites.
Question 6
The professor's _____ lectures made even the most complex philosophical concepts accessible
to first-year students.
A. abstruse
B. esoteric
C. lucid
D. convoluted
E. arcane
Correct Answer: C — lucid
Rationale: "Made even the most complex...concepts accessible" describes "lucid" (clear, easily
understood). "Abstruse," "esoteric," "convoluted," and "arcane" all mean obscure or difficult to
understand—opposites.
, Question 7
Despite the team's _____ performance throughout the season, they managed to win the
championship through sheer determination.
A. stellar
B. erratic
C. exemplary
D. consistent
E. formidable
Correct Answer: B — erratic
Rationale: "Despite" and "through sheer determination" indicate contrast—the team's
performance was inconsistent ("erratic") but they won anyway. "Stellar," "exemplary,"
"consistent," and "formidable" are positive attributes that wouldn't contrast with winning.
Question 8
The artist's work was _____; it borrowed heavily from her predecessors while contributing
nothing original.
A. innovative
B. derivative
C. groundbreaking
D. avant-garde
E. pioneering
Correct Answer: B — derivative
Rationale: "Borrowed heavily...while contributing nothing original" defines "derivative"
(imitative, unoriginal). "Innovative," "groundbreaking," "avant-garde," and "pioneering" all
mean original—opposites.
Question 9
The governor's _____ remarks about the opposition party were intended to undermine their
credibility ahead of the election.
A. laudatory
B. disparaging
C. conciliatory
D. complimentary
E. impartial
Question Set V2.0 Comprehensive 150-
Question Mixed Difficulty Practice Exam a
well detailed one written and
graded A+ upgraded
SECTION 1: VERBAL REASONING (Questions 1–60)
Text Completion — Single Blank (Questions 1–10)
Question 1
The CEO's _____ behavior during the board meeting—including interrupting colleagues and
dismissing their concerns—alienated even her most loyal supporters.
A. decorous
B. judicious
C. peremptory
D. amenable
E. circumspect
Correct Answer: C — peremptory
Rationale: "Peremptory" means bossy, imperious, or expecting immediate obedience—
matching the described behavior of interrupting and dismissing others. "Decorous" (proper) and
"judicious" (wise) are opposites; "amenable" (cooperative) contradicts the behavior;
"circumspect" (cautious) doesn't fit.
,Question 2
The scientist's hypothesis was initially met with _____, but subsequent experiments validated
her controversial claims.
A. skepticism
B. enthusiasm
C. indifference
D. confusion
E. hostility
Correct Answer: A — skepticism
Rationale: "But" and "validated" indicate contrast—the hypothesis was initially doubted
("skepticism") before being proven. "Enthusiasm" would not contrast with validation;
"indifference" is too neutral; "confusion" doesn't specifically indicate doubt; "hostility" is too
extreme.
Question 3
The diplomat's _____ response to the crisis—neither committing to action nor explicitly
refusing—only increased tensions among the allied nations.
A. unequivocal
B. intrepid
C. equivocal
D. resolute
E. magnanimous
Correct Answer: C — equivocal
Rationale: "Neither committing...nor explicitly refusing" defines "equivocal" (ambiguous, open
to multiple interpretations). "Unequivocal" means clear—opposite; "intrepid" (brave),
"resolute" (determined), and "magnanimous" (generous) don't match the description.
Question 4
The novel's protagonist is _____; she consistently prioritizes her own interests over the well-
being of others.
A. altruistic
B. empathetic
C. narcissistic
,D. benevolent
E. magnanimous
Correct Answer: C — narcissistic
Rationale: "Consistently prioritizes her own interests" describes "narcissistic" (self-centered,
egotistical). "Altruistic," "empathetic," "benevolent," and "magnanimous" all describe selfless or
generous qualities—opposites.
Question 5
The committee's decision was _____; they had failed to consider the most obvious alternative.
A. meticulous
B. precipitate
C. judicious
D. comprehensive
E. prudent
Correct Answer: B — precipitate
Rationale: "Failed to consider the most obvious alternative" suggests the decision was rushed
and ill-considered—"precipitate" (hasty, rash). "Meticulous," "judicious," "comprehensive," and
"prudent" all imply carefulness and good judgment—opposites.
Question 6
The professor's _____ lectures made even the most complex philosophical concepts accessible
to first-year students.
A. abstruse
B. esoteric
C. lucid
D. convoluted
E. arcane
Correct Answer: C — lucid
Rationale: "Made even the most complex...concepts accessible" describes "lucid" (clear, easily
understood). "Abstruse," "esoteric," "convoluted," and "arcane" all mean obscure or difficult to
understand—opposites.
, Question 7
Despite the team's _____ performance throughout the season, they managed to win the
championship through sheer determination.
A. stellar
B. erratic
C. exemplary
D. consistent
E. formidable
Correct Answer: B — erratic
Rationale: "Despite" and "through sheer determination" indicate contrast—the team's
performance was inconsistent ("erratic") but they won anyway. "Stellar," "exemplary,"
"consistent," and "formidable" are positive attributes that wouldn't contrast with winning.
Question 8
The artist's work was _____; it borrowed heavily from her predecessors while contributing
nothing original.
A. innovative
B. derivative
C. groundbreaking
D. avant-garde
E. pioneering
Correct Answer: B — derivative
Rationale: "Borrowed heavily...while contributing nothing original" defines "derivative"
(imitative, unoriginal). "Innovative," "groundbreaking," "avant-garde," and "pioneering" all
mean original—opposites.
Question 9
The governor's _____ remarks about the opposition party were intended to undermine their
credibility ahead of the election.
A. laudatory
B. disparaging
C. conciliatory
D. complimentary
E. impartial
