GRE PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
1.In the early part of the twentieth century, women who desired to pursue
pro- fessional careers rather than work as homemakers were regarded as ,
even aberrant.
A. intrepid
B. volatile
C. inflexible
D. blameworthy
E. eccentric: E. eccentric
2.Conflict between generations may be a problem that has persisted for
cen- turies, but the nature and intensity of the conflict obviously in
response to changes in social and economic conditions
A. increase
B. disappear
C. decline
D. vary
E. wane: D. vary
3.The of the old man's garb and home belied a jejune nature,
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, and many people lamented his tendency to be outright juvenile in somber
circumstances.
A. austerity
B. obsolescence
C. poverty: A. austerity
4.Due to his lengthy industry-friendly record, the governor was thought to be
pro-business. So it was arresting when he announced the creation of
a large environmental preserve at the expense of industry interests.
However, his decision was not met with unqualified enthusiasm.
A. desultorily
B. unsustainably
C. staunchly: C. staunchly
5.Many astute observers noted the politically motive of using the
decision to court independent voters.
A. ingenuous
B. uncouth
C. opportunistic: C. opportunistic
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QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
1.In the early part of the twentieth century, women who desired to pursue
pro- fessional careers rather than work as homemakers were regarded as ,
even aberrant.
A. intrepid
B. volatile
C. inflexible
D. blameworthy
E. eccentric: E. eccentric
2.Conflict between generations may be a problem that has persisted for
cen- turies, but the nature and intensity of the conflict obviously in
response to changes in social and economic conditions
A. increase
B. disappear
C. decline
D. vary
E. wane: D. vary
3.The of the old man's garb and home belied a jejune nature,
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, and many people lamented his tendency to be outright juvenile in somber
circumstances.
A. austerity
B. obsolescence
C. poverty: A. austerity
4.Due to his lengthy industry-friendly record, the governor was thought to be
pro-business. So it was arresting when he announced the creation of
a large environmental preserve at the expense of industry interests.
However, his decision was not met with unqualified enthusiasm.
A. desultorily
B. unsustainably
C. staunchly: C. staunchly
5.Many astute observers noted the politically motive of using the
decision to court independent voters.
A. ingenuous
B. uncouth
C. opportunistic: C. opportunistic
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