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GRE Text Completion Practice Test 4

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The historian's argument, while ______ in its breadth, lacked the specific evidence needed to be truly convincing.

'While' signals a contrast. If it lacked evidence, what positive quality might its breadth suggest?
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Select one choice for the blank that best completes the text.

The negotiations reached an (i)______, with neither side willing to (ii)______ on their core demands.

If neither side would yield on core demands, what was the state of negotiations?
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His ______ nature often led him to make decisions without fully considering the potential consequences.

If he made decisions without full consideration of consequences, what word describes this trait?
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The scientist's (i)______ approach to data collection ensured the (ii)______ of her experimental results, making them highly (iii)______ in the field.

A careful approach leads to reliable results, which are then well-regarded.
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The ______ of the new software was its intuitive design, which allowed even novice users to navigate its features with ease.

If the design was intuitive and easy for novices, what word describes a key positive feature?
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Despite the ______ of the task, the volunteer team completed it ahead of schedule, demonstrating remarkable efficiency and dedication.

'Despite' signals a contrast. If they completed it efficiently, the task was likely challenging.
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The author's writing style was (i)______, characterized by long, rambling sentences and a (ii)______ of obscure vocabulary that often (iii)______ the reader.

Long, rambling sentences and obscure vocabulary would likely make the style difficult and confuse the reader.
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The ______ of the ancient text made its translation a formidable challenge for even the most experienced linguists.

If translation was a formidable challenge, what quality did the text likely possess?
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Her (i)______ demeanor often masked a (ii)______ intellect and a surprisingly (iii)______ sense of humor.

The demeanor 'masked' other qualities, suggesting a contrast.
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The ______ of the politician's speech was its focus on unity and shared values, a message that resonated with voters across the political spectrum.

What word describes the central or most important part of the speech's message?
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Select one choice for the blank that best completes the text.

GRE Text Completion Practice Quiz 4
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