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GRE Text Completion Practice Test 3

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The chef was known for his ability to ______ seemingly disparate ingredients into a harmonious and delicious dish.

What word describes skillfully combining different things into a unified whole?
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Although the initial data seemed (i)______, further analysis revealed a (ii)______ pattern that had been previously overlooked.

'Although' indicates a contrast. If a pattern was later revealed, what might the initial data have seemed like?
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Her ______ support for the controversial policy surprised many who had previously considered her a moderate.

If her support was surprising given her moderate stance, what kind of support might it have been?
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The ancient civilization, though (i)______ in its technological achievements for its time, eventually (ii)______ due to a combination of environmental changes and internal (iii)______.

The civilization was advanced for its time but eventually met its end due to certain factors.
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The ______ of the desert landscape, with its vast stretches of sand and sparse vegetation, can be both daunting and beautiful.

What word describes a landscape that is vast, sandy, and sparsely vegetated?
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Despite his ______ public persona, the actor was known to be quite introverted and shy in private.

'Despite' indicates a contrast between his public persona and private shyness.
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The committee found it difficult to reach a (i)______ due to the (ii)______ opinions expressed by its members, each of whom held (iii)______ to their viewpoints.

If opinions were different and members held firmly, reaching an agreement would be hard.
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The ______ of evidence supporting the new theory was so overwhelming that even its staunchest critics began to reconsider their positions.

If even critics reconsidered, what was the nature of the evidence?
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His tendency to (i)______ on minor details often (ii)______ the progress of meetings, much to the (iii)______ of his more action-oriented colleagues.

Focusing on minor details can slow things down and frustrate others.
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The ______ of the politician's promises became apparent only after the election, when none of them were fulfilled.

If promises weren't fulfilled, what word describes their nature?
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GRE Text Completion Practice Quiz 3
Completion Conqueror!
You masterfully complete these sentences with precision!
Blank Filler Pro!
Good work understanding the context. Keep practicing!
Word Detective!
Focus on identifying keywords and relationship clues in the sentences.

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