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GRE Sentence Equivalence Practice Test 4

Student comparing word choices for a GRE Sentence Equivalence practice test question, aiming for similar sentence meanings.
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The ______ of the new evidence forced the investigators to reconsider their initial theory about the crime.

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If the evidence forced reconsideration, what quality did it likely possess?
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His ______ speaking style often put his audience at ease, making complex topics seem more accessible.

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If the style put people at ease and made topics accessible, what was it like?
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The ______ of the landscape was breathtaking, with towering mountains and vast, open plains stretching as far as the eye could see.

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What word describes a breathtaking, large-scale landscape?
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The committee's decision to reject the proposal was ______, as it was based on a thorough review of all available data and expert opinions.

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If the decision was based on a thorough review, what quality would it have?
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The ______ of the ancient city were a testament to its former glory and advanced civilization.

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What word refers to the physical remains of an ancient city?
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His ______ for detail often led to delays, but it also ensured a high level of accuracy in his work.

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What trait leads to delays but also high accuracy due to attention to detail?
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The ______ of the situation was not lost on the experienced diplomat, who knew that a single misstep could lead to international conflict.

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If a misstep could lead to conflict, what was the nature of the situation?
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The ______ of the region's climate, with its unpredictable weather patterns, made long-term agricultural planning difficult.

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If the weather was unpredictable, what quality did the climate have?
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She found his ______ praise to be insincere, as it seemed to be offered more out of obligation than genuine admiration.

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If the praise was insincere and out of obligation, what word describes it?
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The ______ of the new law was its unintended consequence of harming the very people it was designed to protect.

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What word describes an unintended, negative consequence or flaw?
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GRE Sentence Equivalence Practice Quiz 4
Equivalence Ace!
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Farrukh Mehmood

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