GRE Sentence Equivalence Practice Test 3

The ancient script was largely ______, with only a few scholars able to decipher its intricate symbols.

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legible

esoteric

commonplace

arcane

transparent

accessible

If only a few scholars could decipher it, what was the nature of the script?

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Her ______ for detail was evident in the meticulously organized research notes and the precision of her experimental design.

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disregard

penchant

aversion

predilection

neglect

indifference

What trait is shown by meticulous organization and precision?

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The ______ of the speaker's voice made it difficult for those in the back of the auditorium to hear his presentation.

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resonance

inaudibility

sonority

clarity

faintness

loudness

If people in the back couldn't hear, what was the problem with the voice's volume?

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The artist was praised for her ability to ______ the fleeting beauty of a sunset in her paintings.

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ignore

capture

destroy

render

obscure

fabricate

What word means to represent or seize something, especially something elusive like beauty?

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His ______ remarks, though intended to be humorous, were perceived as offensive by many in the audience.

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tactful

facetious

solemn

flippant

respectful

earnest

If remarks intended as humorous were offensive, what quality might they have had?

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The ______ of the problem was such that it required a multidisciplinary team to even begin to address it.

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simplicity

triviality

complexity

clarity

intricacy

straightforwardness

If a multidisciplinary team was needed just to *begin* addressing it, what was the nature of the problem?

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The dictator's regime was known for its ______ suppression of dissent and its complete disregard for human rights.

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lenient

ruthless

benevolent

tolerant

merciless

humane

What kind of suppression would a dictator's regime with disregard for human rights enact?

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The ______ of the evidence presented left little room for doubt about the defendant's guilt.

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ambiguity

cogency

paucity

persuasiveness

weakness

irrelevance

If there was little room for doubt about guilt, what was the quality of the evidence?

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Despite his calm exterior, he was known to ______ with anxiety before every public speaking engagement.

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brim

abound

seethe

radiate

simmer

exude

If he had a calm exterior but felt anxiety, what verb describes this internal state?

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The ______ of the company's financial situation forced it to declare bankruptcy.

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solvency

gravity

prosperity

triviality

seriousness

viability

If bankruptcy was declared, what was the state of the financial situation?

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GRE Sentence Equivalence Practice Quiz 3

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GRE Sentence Equivalence Practice Test 3

The ancient script was largely ______, with only a few scholars able to decipher its intricate symbols.

Her ______ for detail was evident in the meticulously organized research notes and the precision of her experimental design.

The ______ of the speaker's voice made it difficult for those in the back of the auditorium to hear his presentation.

The artist was praised for her ability to ______ the fleeting beauty of a sunset in her paintings.

His ______ remarks, though intended to be humorous, were perceived as offensive by many in the audience.

The ______ of the problem was such that it required a multidisciplinary team to even begin to address it.

The dictator's regime was known for its ______ suppression of dissent and its complete disregard for human rights.

The ______ of the evidence presented left little room for doubt about the defendant's guilt.

Despite his calm exterior, he was known to ______ with anxiety before every public speaking engagement.

The ______ of the company's financial situation forced it to declare bankruptcy.

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The ancient script was largely ______, with only a few scholars able to decipher its intricate symbols.

Her ______ for detail was evident in the meticulously organized research notes and the precision of her experimental design.

The ______ of the speaker's voice made it difficult for those in the back of the auditorium to hear his presentation.

The artist was praised for her ability to ______ the fleeting beauty of a sunset in her paintings.

His ______ remarks, though intended to be humorous, were perceived as offensive by many in the audience.

The ______ of the problem was such that it required a multidisciplinary team to even begin to address it.

The dictator's regime was known for its ______ suppression of dissent and its complete disregard for human rights.

The ______ of the evidence presented left little room for doubt about the defendant's guilt.

Despite his calm exterior, he was known to ______ with anxiety before every public speaking engagement.

The ______ of the company's financial situation forced it to declare bankruptcy.

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About the author

Farrukh Mehmood