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GRE Mock Test (New Pattern) - 5 - Question 1
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Before the Parliament met, Richard executed a formal deed of (i) __________, renouncing all royal rights, and absolving all his people from homage, (ii) __________ and allegiance, and declaring himself worthy to be (iii) __________.

Detailed Solution for GRE Mock Test (New Pattern) - 5 - Question 1
The sentence talks about Richard executing a formal deed because of which he renounced all his royal rights and freed his people from various obligations. He then declared himself something (to be removed from his position, perhaps?)

Let us look at the meaning of the words in the options for blank (i).

A. myrmidon – a follower or subordinate of a powerful person

B. abdication – an act of renouncing the throne

C. prepotency – having power or influence greater than others

The use of the word "renounce" suggests that "abdication" is the correct answer. "Myrmidon" is unrelated and "prepotency" is opposite to the meaning of the sentence.

Coming to the next blank, we require a noun that goes well with homage and allegiance. Loyalty could be a good fill-in here. Let us look at the meaning of the words in the options for blank (ii).

D. fealty - formal acknowledgement of loyalty to a lord

E. inconstancy – not faithful and dependable

F. brio - vigor or vivacity of style or performance

"Fealty," which means loyalty, is the correct answer. "Inconstancy" is opposite to the meaning implied in the sentence. "Brio" is unrelated to the meaning implied in the sentence.

Now, we look at the third blank. Since Richard executed a formal deed, relinquishing all royal rights and freeing his people from all obligations, he was free to step down or to have himself dethroned or demoted.

Let us look at the meaning of the words in the options for blank (iii).

G. succored – to be given assistance or aid to

H. deposed – remove from office suddenly

I. slighted – insult (someone) by treating or speaking of them without proper respect

"Succored" and "slighted" are both unrelated to the meaning expressed in the sentence. "Deposed" is the correct answer as the revolutionary is removed from his duty after he executed the deed.

GRE Mock Test (New Pattern) - 5 - Question 2
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Before India gained Independence, most of its citizens were __________: they knew little about the outside world.

Detailed Solution for GRE Mock Test (New Pattern) - 5 - Question 2
The first part of the sentence is, 'Before India gained Independence, most of its citizens were something:' The fill-in describes the characteristic of most Indians. The second part of the sentence, 'they knew little about the outside world' suggests that our answer should specifically describe this phenomenon, i.e., most Indians knew little about the outside world. 'Myopic' can be a good option. We can simply look at the definition of each word and find our answer.

Here are the meanings of each word present in the options:

A. erudite – having or showing profound knowledge

B. imperturbable – not easily perturbed, excited or upset

C. insular – narrowly restricted in outlook or scope

D. imprecatory – invoking evil or curse

E. despondent – without hope, miserable

As you can see, option C clearly goes with the idea of most Indians knew little about the outside world as they were restricted in their outlook.

Option A is incorrect since erudite would rather go against the intended meaning of the sentence, while option E is incorrect since despondent does not describe the phenomenon being talked about. Other options are not relevant.

The correct answer is C.

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GRE Mock Test (New Pattern) - 5 - Question 3
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The yoking of Mahabharata, a major epic of ancient India, to modern history needed a style as varied in tone, form, and (i) __________ as the epic itself, with its numerous (ii) __________ and digressions: the story of India had to come across as a tale of many tellers, even if it is (iii) __________ only to one.

Detailed Solution for GRE Mock Test (New Pattern) - 5 - Question 3
The sentence talks blending Mahabharata with modern history. It states that this needed a style that varied in tone, form, and something else. The first fill-in thus is a quality of a verse from the family of tone and form. Similarly, the second fill-in should be from the synonym family of "digression." The sentence further states how the story of India had to come across as a tale of many tellers. The use of the phrase "even if" implies that actually this story is thought to belong to one.

Let us look at the meaning of the words in the options for blank (i).

A. idiosyncrasy – a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual

B. apothegm – a concise saying or maxim

C. scansion – the rhythm of a line of verse

"Scansion," which means rhythm, fits well in the first blank. "Idiosyncrasy" and "apothegm" are unrelated to the meaning of the sentence.

Coming to the next blank, we require a noun that furthers the idea of changes (digressions). "Modifications" could be a good fill-in here. Let us look at the meaning of the words in the options for blank (ii).

D. interpolations - the insertion of something of a different nature into something else

E. morasses – area of muddy or boggy ground

F. anchorites – religious recluses

"Interpolations," which means weaving together two different things, is the correct answer. "Morasses" and "anchorites" are unrelated to the meaning implied in the sentence.

Now, we look at the third blank. As mentioned before, the fill-in should imply that the story of India is thought to be "attributed" to one teller. Let us look at the meaning of the words in the options for blank (iii).

G. permeated – spread throughout

H. polarized – divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs

I. ascribed – regard a text, quotation, or work of art as being produced by or belonging to (a particular person or period)

"Permeated" and "polarized" are both unrelated to the meaning expressed in the sentence. "Ascribed" is the correct answer.

*Multiple options can be correct
GRE Mock Test (New Pattern) - 5 - Question 4
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Since the senator previously had expressed few qualms about the proposed amendment, the other members of his party were understandably __________ by his sudden, vehement objections.

[ Note: Select 2 answer choices ]
Detailed Solution for GRE Mock Test (New Pattern) - 5 - Question 4

The sentence is about a change in the senator's opinion about the 'proposed amendment'. Previously he did not express any 'qualms' (doubts, misgivings), but then he made some 'sudden, vehement objections.' The word in the blank describes the reaction of the other party members upon the senator's objections. Their reaction is not positive; hence a negative word is required for the blank. Words such as "upset" or "stunned" are good fill-ins for the blank.

Now, let us look at the meaning of the words in the options.

A. bewitched – to be affected by witchcraft or magic; enchanted or delighted

B. disenfranchised – deprived of the right to vote

C. discombobulated – confused and disconcerted

D. truncated – shortened by cutting off the top or the end

E. addled – unable to think clearly, confused

'Discombobulated' and 'addled' match the meaning of the sentence. 'Bewitched' is a positive word and would rather go against the context. 'Disenfranchised,' and 'truncated' are unrelated to the sentence. There is no information in the sentence to support the word 'enervated.'

The correct answers are C and E.

*Multiple options can be correct
GRE Mock Test (New Pattern) - 5 - Question 5
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The newsreader, though otherwise always sullen, was unusually __________ today.

[ Note: Select 2 answer choices ]
Detailed Solution for GRE Mock Test (New Pattern) - 5 - Question 5

The sentence shows a contrast, as indicated by the indicator 'though.' The word 'sullen' means gloomy and sulky. Considering the contrast, the blank has to be a positive word. The sentence is implying that though the newsreader was always gloomy, she was not gloomy today.

A. pragmatic – practical

B. cordial – warm and friendly

C. despondent – downcast and disheartened

D. genial – having a pleasant and friendly disposition

E. sedulous – hardworking

While 'pragmatic', 'sedulous', and 'iconoclastic' are positive words, they do not fit into the context. Option C, 'despondent', is a negative word and hence can be eliminated easily. The two words that correctly fit into the context are 'cordial' and 'genial'.

The correct answers are B and D.

*Multiple options can be correct
GRE Mock Test (New Pattern) - 5 - Question 6
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According to the youngsters of today’s generation, happiness is __________. So, they believe that it is almost impossible to stay happy for a long time.

[ Note: Select 2 answer choices ]
Detailed Solution for GRE Mock Test (New Pattern) - 5 - Question 6

The word that needs to be filled in the blank must describe what today's youngsters think about happiness. The result or effect of the first sentence is given in the next sentence as indicated by the word 'so.' If the youngsters believe that it is impossible to stay happy for a long time, then they must believe that happiness is short-lived.

Now, let us look at the meaning of words in the options.

A. eternal – lasting forever

B. evanescent – lasting for a very short time

C. impeachable – capable of being accused

D. ephemeral – lasting for a brief time

E. ironical – contrary to what was expected

Option A, eternal, is just the opposite of the correct word. Impeachable, ironical, and paradoxical are irrelevant in the given context.

The correct answers are B and D.

GRE Mock Test (New Pattern) - 5 - Question 7
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Directions: After reading the passage, read and respond to the questions that follow by selecting the best choice for each one.

[1] An atmospheric gas that absorbs and emits thermal radiation in the infrared range is known as a greenhouse gas. [2] Without such gases, the surface temperature of the earth would have been a frigid -18°C instead of the current 15°C. [3] Many climate scientists claim that human activities since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution have led to a steady increase in the atmospheric concentration of many greenhouse gases, with a consequent increase in the planet's surface temperature by about 0.85°C in the last 130 years. [4] However, in order to correctly estimate the anthropogenic changes in earth's surface temperature, it is important to quantify the effect of external natural factors like large volcanic eruptions on the planet's surface temperature.

[5] Though volcanic eruptions emit carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, the atmospheric concentration of this gas is about 16000 times the amount released by volcanic eruptions; therefore, no matter how large a volcanic eruption is, it cannot produce a significant change in the atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. [6] Further, the total amount of carbon dioxide emitted per year by volcanic eruptions – between 130 and 230 million tons – is roughly equivalent to that emitted in only three to five days of human activity.

[7] It is mainly through the emission of sulfur dioxide gas and ash particles into the atmosphere that large volcanic eruptions affect earth's surface temperature. [8] Sulfur dioxide reacts with the water vapor present in air to form fine particles called sulfate aerosols. [9] Winds spread the cloud of aerosols and ash particles around the globe in weeks. [10] These particles absorb incoming solar radiation and scatter it back into space, thereby producing a cooling effect on the earth. [11] They take several years to settle out of the atmosphere and thus impact the global surface temperature for many years. [12] Robock and Mao have shown that for two years after a great volcanic eruption, the surface temperature decreases by 0.1 – 0.2°C. [13] The 1991 Pinatubo eruption in Indonesia was one of the largest volcanic eruptions in the twentieth century and resulted in a global surface cooling of 0.5°C for about two to four years after the eruption.

[14] The El Chichón eruption in 1982 was the first major eruption whose climatic impact was studied in detail by modern instruments. [15] Though the emission volume of this eruption was similar to the Mount St. Helens eruption in 1980, El Chichón released seven times the amount of sulfate aerosols released by Mount St. Helens and lowered the earth's temperature by about 0.4°C as against a decrease of only 0.1°C for Mount St. Helens.

Q. With which of the statements about changes in the earth's surface temperature is the author most likely to disagree?
Detailed Solution for GRE Mock Test (New Pattern) - 5 - Question 7
Note that we have to find the statement with which the author is likely to DISAGREE; that is, we have to find the one statement out of the five options that is FALSE and not supported by the passage.

Let us analyze the options one by one.

  1. This option is correct. The research of Robock and Mao, mentioned in the third paragraph, is valid only for large volcanic eruptions, whereas this option deals with all volcanic eruptions. So, this statement is not supported by the passage.

  2. This option is incorrect. The passage suggests that the cooling effect of volcanic eruptions is temporary and does not last for more than ten years. However, earth's surface temperature has been continuously increasing due to human activity. A temporary decrease cannot undo the damage caused by a permanent increase. Therefore, the cooling effect of volcanic eruptions cannot counterbalance the anthropogenic changes in the earth's surface temperature.

  3. This option is incorrect. As mentioned in the passage, the effect of a volcanic eruption lasts upto ten years.

  4. This option is incorrect. The first paragraph of the passage suggests that both anthropogenic and external natural factors affect the earth's surface temperature.

  5. This option is incorrect. The first paragraph of the passage mentions this.

GRE Mock Test (New Pattern) - 5 - Question 8
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Directions: After reading the passage, read and respond to the questions that follow by selecting the best choice for each one.

[1] An atmospheric gas that absorbs and emits thermal radiation in the infrared range is known as a greenhouse gas. [2] Without such gases, the surface temperature of the earth would have been a frigid -18°C instead of the current 15°C. [3] Many climate scientists claim that human activities since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution have led to a steady increase in the atmospheric concentration of many greenhouse gases, with a consequent increase in the planet's surface temperature by about 0.85°C in the last 130 years. [4] However, in order to correctly estimate the anthropogenic changes in earth's surface temperature, it is important to quantify the effect of external natural factors like large volcanic eruptions on the planet's surface temperature.

[5] Though volcanic eruptions emit carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, the atmospheric concentration of this gas is about 16000 times the amount released by volcanic eruptions; therefore, no matter how large a volcanic eruption is, it cannot produce a significant change in the atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. [6] Further, the total amount of carbon dioxide emitted per year by volcanic eruptions – between 130 and 230 million tons – is roughly equivalent to that emitted in only three to five days of human activity.

[7] It is mainly through the emission of sulfur dioxide gas and ash particles into the atmosphere that large volcanic eruptions affect earth's surface temperature. [8] Sulfur dioxide reacts with the water vapor present in air to form fine particles called sulfate aerosols. [9] Winds spread the cloud of aerosols and ash particles around the globe in weeks. [10] These particles absorb incoming solar radiation and scatter it back into space, thereby producing a cooling effect on the earth. [11] They take several years to settle out of the atmosphere and thus impact the global surface temperature for many years. [12] Robock and Mao have shown that for two years after a great volcanic eruption, the surface temperature decreases by 0.1 – 0.2°C. [13] The 1991 Pinatubo eruption in Indonesia was one of the largest volcanic eruptions in the twentieth century and resulted in a global surface cooling of 0.5°C for about two to four years after the eruption.

[14] The El Chichón eruption in 1982 was the first major eruption whose climatic impact was studied in detail by modern instruments. [15] Though the emission volume of this eruption was similar to the Mount St. Helens eruption in 1980, El Chichón released seven times the amount of sulfate aerosols released by Mount St. Helens and lowered the earth's temperature by about 0.4°C as against a decrease of only 0.1°C for Mount St. Helens.

Q. It can be inferred that the highlighted word in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to
Detailed Solution for GRE Mock Test (New Pattern) - 5 - Question 8

The sentence that contains the word "anthropogenic" can be simplified as: 'However, in order to correctly estimate X-type changes, we need to quantify Y-type changes.'

The phrase 'X-type' stands in for the word "anthropogenic" and 'Y-type' for "resulting from external natural factors."

From this sentence, we only get the clue that X-type is distinct from Y-type. Therefore, the word "anthropogenic" does not mean "resulting from external natural factors."

For further clue, let us look at the preceding sentence. This sentence may be simplified as:

'Some people claim that human activities…have led to [this much increase in earth's surface temperature]'

So, the type of change that is mentioned in this sentence is that which has been brought about by human activities.

Therefore, the word "anthropogenic" most likely means 'brought about by human activities.'

Let us analyze the options one by one.

  1.  

    This option is incorrect.

  2.  

    This option is incorrect. As discussed above, "anthropogenic" is in fact distinct from 'that which results from external natural factors' (and no mention of any other kind of natural factors is made in the passage).

  3.  

    This option is correct and in line with the discussion above.

  4.  

    This option is incorrect.

  5.  

    This option is incorrect.

 

GRE Mock Test (New Pattern) - 5 - Question 9
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Directions: After reading the passage, read and respond to the questions that follow by selecting the best choice for each one.

[1] An atmospheric gas that absorbs and emits thermal radiation in the infrared range is known as a greenhouse gas. [2] Without such gases, the surface temperature of the earth would have been a frigid -18°C instead of the current 15°C. [3] Many climate scientists claim that human activities since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution have led to a steady increase in the atmospheric concentration of many greenhouse gases, with a consequent increase in the planet's surface temperature by about 0.85°C in the last 130 years. [4] However, in order to correctly estimate the anthropogenic changes in earth's surface temperature, it is important to quantify the effect of external natural factors like large volcanic eruptions on the planet's surface temperature.

[5] Though volcanic eruptions emit carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, the atmospheric concentration of this gas is about 16000 times the amount released by volcanic eruptions; therefore, no matter how large a volcanic eruption is, it cannot produce a significant change in the atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. [6] Further, the total amount of carbon dioxide emitted per year by volcanic eruptions – between 130 and 230 million tons – is roughly equivalent to that emitted in only three to five days of human activity.

[7] It is mainly through the emission of sulfur dioxide gas and ash particles into the atmosphere that large volcanic eruptions affect earth's surface temperature. [8] Sulfur dioxide reacts with the water vapor present in air to form fine particles called sulfate aerosols. [9] Winds spread the cloud of aerosols and ash particles around the globe in weeks. [10] These particles absorb incoming solar radiation and scatter it back into space, thereby producing a cooling effect on the earth. [11] They take several years to settle out of the atmosphere and thus impact the global surface temperature for many years. [12] Robock and Mao have shown that for two years after a great volcanic eruption, the surface temperature decreases by 0.1 – 0.2°C. [13] The 1991 Pinatubo eruption in Indonesia was one of the largest volcanic eruptions in the twentieth century and resulted in a global surface cooling of 0.5°C for about two to four years after the eruption.

[14] The El Chichón eruption in 1982 was the first major eruption whose climatic impact was studied in detail by modern instruments. [15] Though the emission volume of this eruption was similar to the Mount St. Helens eruption in 1980, El Chichón released seven times the amount of sulfate aerosols released by Mount St. Helens and lowered the earth's temperature by about 0.4°C as against a decrease of only 0.1°C for Mount St. Helens.

Q. Select a sentence in the passage that, if true, supports the claim that the primary cause of the steady increase in the atmospheric concentration of greenhouse gases is not volcanic eruptions but human activities.
Detailed Solution for GRE Mock Test (New Pattern) - 5 - Question 9
Human activities are mentioned thrice in the passage:

In the first paragraph, they are mentioned first in the claim made ("Many climate ... last 130 years.") by the climate scientists, and then in the author's suggestion that in order to correctly estimate the impact of human activities on surface temperature increase ("However, in … surface temperature."), we also need to quantify the impact of external natural factors like large volcanic eruptions. Neither of these two mentions suit the purpose of this question.

The final mention of human activities is in the last sentence of the second paragraph ("Further, the total amount . . . human activity"). As also discussed in the passage analysis above, in this sentence, the author suggests that the carbon dioxide emissions from volcanic eruptions are only of the annual carbon dioxide emissions from human activity. Therefore, the author is suggesting that humans make a far more significant increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration, and therefore in the resulting surface temperature increase, than volcanic eruptions.

GRE Mock Test (New Pattern) - 5 - Question 10
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Directions: After reading the passage, read and respond to the questions that follow by selecting the best choice for each one.

[1] An atmospheric gas that absorbs and emits thermal radiation in the infrared range is known as a greenhouse gas. [2] Without such gases, the surface temperature of the earth would have been a frigid -18°C instead of the current 15°C. [3] Many climate scientists claim that human activities since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution have led to a steady increase in the atmospheric concentration of many greenhouse gases, with a consequent increase in the planet's surface temperature by about 0.85°C in the last 130 years. [4] However, in order to correctly estimate the anthropogenic changes in earth's surface temperature, it is important to quantify the effect of external natural factors like large volcanic eruptions on the planet's surface temperature.

[5] Though volcanic eruptions emit carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, the atmospheric concentration of this gas is about 16000 times the amount released by volcanic eruptions; therefore, no matter how large a volcanic eruption is, it cannot produce a significant change in the atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. [6] Further, the total amount of carbon dioxide emitted per year by volcanic eruptions – between 130 and 230 million tons – is roughly equivalent to that emitted in only three to five days of human activity.

[7] It is mainly through the emission of sulfur dioxide gas and ash particles into the atmosphere that large volcanic eruptions affect earth's surface temperature. [8] Sulfur dioxide reacts with the water vapor present in air to form fine particles called sulfate aerosols. [9] Winds spread the cloud of aerosols and ash particles around the globe in weeks. [10] These particles absorb incoming solar radiation and scatter it back into space, thereby producing a cooling effect on the earth. [11] They take several years to settle out of the atmosphere and thus impact the global surface temperature for many years. [12] Robock and Mao have shown that for two years after a great volcanic eruption, the surface temperature decreases by 0.1 – 0.2°C. [13] The 1991 Pinatubo eruption in Indonesia was one of the largest volcanic eruptions in the twentieth century and resulted in a global surface cooling of 0.5°C for about two to four years after the eruption.

[14] The El Chichón eruption in 1982 was the first major eruption whose climatic impact was studied in detail by modern instruments. [15] Though the emission volume of this eruption was similar to the Mount St. Helens eruption in 1980, El Chichón released seven times the amount of sulfate aerosols released by Mount St. Helens and lowered the earth's temperature by about 0.4°C as against a decrease of only 0.1°C for Mount St. Helens.

Q. From the passage above, which of the following can be most reliably inferred about sulfur dioxide emissions from volcanic eruptions?
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  1. This option is incorrect. The passage mentions El Chichón and Mount St. Helens as equally large eruptions but the amount of sulfate aerosols produced by one was seven times the other. The passage suggests that sulfate aerosols are produced from the sulfur dioxide emitted by a volcano. Therefore, the volcano that produces more sulfate aerosols would be the one that emitted greater sulfur dioxide. So, we may infer that two eruptions of the same size may emit vastly different amounts of sulfur dioxide. The relationship between the size of a volcanic eruption and the amount of sulfur dioxide emitted by it is not as straightforward as the direct proportionality suggested by this option.

  2. This option is correct. The second paragraph states that the reason carbon dioxide emissions from volcanic eruptions fail to impact the surface temperature is that they lead to an insignificant change in the atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration. In the third paragraph, we come to know that the sulfur dioxide emissions from volcanic eruptions do succeed in impacting the surface temperature. This must mean that these emissions manage to cause a significant change in the atmospheric concentration of this gas.

  3. This option is incorrect. The passage only suggests that volcanic eruptions contain carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide and ash particles. It does not provide the relative concentration of these three components within any particular volcanic eruption. Further, the cases of El Chichón and Mount St. Helens illustrate that different volcanic eruptions have different composition. Therefore, we cannot draw any generalization about the relative amount of sulfur dioxide in large volcanic eruptions being more than carbon dioxide.

GRE Mock Test (New Pattern) - 5 - Question 11
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The odd thing about the new system was that even though it was not perfectly aligned with capitalism, yet it was successfully implemented without __________ the capitalists.
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As you can see, there is 'even though,' subordinating contrasting conjunction, in the first part of the sentence; it means the second part of the sentence should have the contrasting viewpoint. As the second part suggests that 'it [the new system]was successfully implemented,' the contrast seems evident. Note that the words Capitalists and Capitalism derive from the same root; thus, they represent similar idea. From here, we can safely conclude that the word in the blank should be close to trouble or bother or oppose.

Let's have a look at the meaning of each word given in the options:

A. dissembling – making believe with the intent to deceive

B. detaching– separating, taking off

C. extolling – praising, glorifying, or honoring

D. antagonizing – upsetting, acting in opposition to

E. distracting – drawing someone's attention away from something

From the above explanation, option A cannot be interpreted from the given information and option B does not make sense at all. Option C is NOT incorrect because it is rather opposite of what we want. In the context, extolling the capitalists does not make sense. Option E is not relevant since it is diverting from the main idea.

The correct answer is D.

GRE Mock Test (New Pattern) - 5 - Question 12
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While not specifically considering __________, the brothers nevertheless cancelled the legal suits that they had filed against each other in the property dispute.
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The latter part of the sentence uses a contrast indicator nevertheless. It also conveys that the brothers decided to drop the legal cases that they had filed against each other. This is a positive idea.

The use of nevertheless indicates that the overall connotation of the first part of the sentence must be negative. So, essentially, the sentence must indicate that the brothers were against each other, but they still decided to drop the cases.

However, the first part of the sentence brings about a double negation by the use of the word not, which entails that the word in the blank must be a positive one. This is because a negative word used along with a not will change the overall tone to positive.

Let us understand the meaning of the words.

A. reconciliation – reestablishing cordial relationships

B. abstinence – refraining from the use of something

C. circumvention – the act of evading by going around

D. dispute – disagreement

E. impasse – a situation where no progress can be made; deadlock

The best word from the options is the only positive word in the options – reconciliation. Option D, dispute, is the opposite of the correct word. Abstinence, circumvention, and impasse are irrelevant to the context.

The correct answer is option A.

GRE Mock Test (New Pattern) - 5 - Question 13
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Petty arrests don't make the public safer; moreover, the defendants who get (i) __________ into the justice system on low-level charges can have trouble getting jobs, attending school, or entering the military, and run a risk of long-term (ii) __________ with the law.
Detailed Solution for GRE Mock Test (New Pattern) - 5 - Question 13
The phrase "… defendant who get __________ into the justice system on low-level charges can have trouble getting jobs …" hints that the word in Blank (i) should mean 'sucked' or 'forcibly involved' into the judicial system. Further, "… can have trouble getting jobs, attending schools … and run a risk of long-term __________ with the law." hints that the word in Blank (ii) should mean 'complications.'

Now let us look at the options for Blank (i):

A. siphoned: drawn off or transferred over a period of time, especially illegally or unfairly. This is not correct as per the context.

B. embroiled: involved deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation. This fits the blank correctly.

C. engrossed: absorbed, involved. Engrossed is involvement in something in a positive context and is therefore not a correct choice for the blank.

Now let us look at the options for Blank (ii):

D. entanglement: a complicated or compromising situation/mess. We need the same meaning for Blank (ii) and hence, this is the correct option.

E. entente: a friendly understanding or informal alliance between states or factions. This is a friendly association, rather an antonym, and therefore is not the correct fit for the blank.

F. thrall: the state of being in someone's power. Putting 'thrall' in Blank (ii) would not be grammatically correct as the correct usage is "in thrall of/to ..." Also, 'being in power of the law' will not be correct in this context. Hence, we can reject this option.

Hence, the correct answers are B and D.

GRE Mock Test (New Pattern) - 5 - Question 14
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Though comedy was the (i) __________ of the actor, he performed serious roles with (ii) __________.
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The sentence uses a contrast indicator though, which means that there are two contrasting parts in the sentence. The only path that the sentence could have taken is that though comedy was the strength of the actor, he could perform serious roles also with ease. Both the word should have been positive words.

Let us understand the meaning of the words.

A. forte – something in which a person excels

B. deficiency – a lack or shortage of something

C. mandate – an authoritative instruction or command

Now let us look at the options for Blank (ii):

D. remorse – bitter regret

E. aplomb – self-confident assurance; poise

F. acrimony – bitterness and animosity

The correct answers are options A and E.

*Multiple options can be correct
GRE Mock Test (New Pattern) - 5 - Question 15
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Six months after Hurricane Maria, the island __________ with the longest blackout in the U.S. history.

[ Note: Select 2 answer choices ]
Detailed Solution for GRE Mock Test (New Pattern) - 5 - Question 15

he sentence implies that six months after a hurricane, the island does something with the longest blackout in the U.S. history. Given the context of a post-hurricane situation in the sentence, the word in the blank should mean "deals with a difficult situation." Word such as "struggles" would be a good fill-in.

Now, let us look at the meaning of the words given in the options.

A. skirmishes: engages in a battle or combat

B. dissents: disagrees, hold a different opinion

C. grapples: engages in a close fight or struggle without weapons

D. brawls: quarrels in a rough or noisy way

E. wrestles: struggles with a difficulty or problem

"Grapples" and "wrestles" are therefore correct fits for the blank. Both "dissents" and "demurs" mean to disagree or oppose opinions and hence are not the correct choices. Also, "brawls" and "skirmishes" mean to fight as if in a battle and therefore will not fit the context of struggling with a situation.

The correct answers are options C and E.

*Multiple options can be correct
GRE Mock Test (New Pattern) - 5 - Question 16
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Bob Dylan, the poet laureate of the rock era, is the first musician to win the Nobel Prize, and his selection for the coveted award is perhaps the most __________ choice in the history of the Nobel Prize that stretches back to 1901.

[ Note: Select 2 answer choices ]
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The sentence mentions that Bob Dylan is the first musician to win a Nobel Prize. Words such as "first" and "history" indicate that this a departure from the norm, and the tone of the sentence is neither positive nor negative. Words such as "different" or "unconventional" could be good fill-ins.

Now, let us look at the meaning of the words in the options.

A. contentious – causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial

B. ubiquitous – present, appearing, or found everywhere

C. undogmatic – not committed to dogma (any strong set of principles)

D. axiological – related to the branch of philosophy dealing with values, as those of ethics, aesthetics, or religion

E. radical – relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough

Both 'undogmatic' and 'radical' fit in the blank well. 'Ubiquitous' and 'axiological' are unrelated to the meaning of the sentence and therefore do not fit in the blank correctly. 'Contentious' and 'rudimentary' are also incorrect as a negative word will not match the tone of the sentence.

The correct answers are C and E.

*Multiple options can be correct
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Even though his behavior alienated his colleagues, Phillip often used __________ to achieve his career goals.

[ Note: Select 2 answer choices ]
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The sentence is about Phillips' behavior and how he furthers his career goals. The sentence also mentions that this behavior 'alienated his colleagues.' This phrase hints that the words required are negative in connotation. Words such as "dishonesty" or "deception" could be good fill-ins for the blank.

Now, let us look at the meaning of the words in the options.

A. chicanery – the use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose

B. sagacity – acuteness of mental discernment and soundness of judgment

C. pomposity – the quality of being pompous; self-importance

D. obliqueness – not explicit or done in a direct way, deviously achieved, morally or ethically wrong

E. declivity – a downward slope

F. baloney – foolish or deceptive talk; nonsense

'Chicanery' and 'obliqueness' match the meaning of the sentence. 'Declivity', 'pomposity', and 'baloney' are unrelated to the sentence. 'Sagacity' seems to be a correct answer, however a negative word is required; hence, it can be ruled out.

The correct answers are A and D.

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Directions: Each question shows a quantity in Column A and a quantity in Column B. Compare the two quantities.
When a positive integer x is divided by 12, the remainder is 5.
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Directions: Each question shows a quantity in Column A and a quantity in Column B. Compare the two quantities.

Q.

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The correct answer is (B). Use the formula to find the sides of a right triangle.

a2 + b2 = c2

82 + b2 = 172

64 + b2 = 289

b2 = 225

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Directions: Each question shows a quantity in Column A and a quantity in Column B. Compare the two quantities.

Q. Isosceles triangle △DEF has a perimeter of 24 and side DE has a length of 12.

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  • An isosceles triangle has two sides of the same length. The two equal sides could be DE and EF then each would be 12 so there sum would be 24 and DF is still remaining and DE + EF is already 24 = perimeter so this case can not be possible as a triangle could not be form same when  DE and DF would be also the same case . In final case Let DF= EF = x
  • DF + EF + 12 = 24
  • x + x + 12 = 24
  • 2x = 12
  • x = 6
  • this case can be possible So DF= EF
    But as we know , Sum of two sides of a triangle must be greater than the third side. Hence, Option D is correct.
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Directions: Each question shows a quantity in Column A and a quantity in Column B. Compare the two quantities.

Q. This question refer to the figure below.

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The correct answer is (C). Remember that vertical angles are equal.

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Q. After taking five tests, one student's average grade is 65. If the student scores 83 on his next test, what will his new average be?
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The correct answer is (B). To solve, first find the original sum of the test scores from the first five tests

5 x 65 = 325

Now add the new test score to that total:

325 + 83 = 408

Divide the total score on the tests taken by six, the total number of tests:

408 ÷ 6 = 68

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Directions: Choose the letter that best answers the question. Refer to the charts below.

Q. With respect to what students plan to do after receiving their liberal arts degree, what area has experienced the greatest growth from 2000 to 2004?
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The correct answer is (D). Consulting the chart, you can see that the number of students rose from 450 to 500 during this period. This increase is larger than the one observed in the other three categories.
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Q. Which statement is true about comparing the enrollment of students in the liberal arts major from 2000 and 2004?

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The correct answer is (B). According to the chart, in 2000, the number of liberal arts students was approximately 1500. In 2004, the number of liberal arts students was about 1200. Subtract these two figures, and you can conclude that the number of students enrolled in this major decreased by about 300.
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Q. What percentage of students were unsure of their future plans in 2004?

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The correct answer is (C). From the table, you can see that the total number of students in 2004 was 1200. The table shows that 300 of those students were unsure of their plans. Divide to find that 300 is 25% of 1200.
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Directions: Each question shows a quantity in Column A and a quantity in Column B. Compare the two quantities.

Q. This question refer to the figure below.

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The correct answer is (C). Remember that adjacent angles add up to 180°.
GRE Mock Test (New Pattern) - 5 - Question 27
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Directions: Each question shows a quantity in Column A and a quantity in Column B. Compare the two quantities.

Q. Recorded attendance at weekly seminars in the first quarter of the year has been: 117, 103, 109, 100, 125, 115, 120, 126, 130, 106, 109, 125

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The correct answer is (A). The median is 116. To find the median of a group of numbers, first put the numbers in order

100, 103, 106, 109, 109, 115, 117, 120, 125, 125, 126, 130. Find the number that is in the middle of this group: 116.

The average is 115.41. Add the numbers together and divide them by 12. (1385/12)

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Directions: Each question shows a quantity in Column A and a quantity in Column B. Compare the two quantities.

Q. Consider these two expressions:

4x - 3y = 8
-2x + 5y = 10
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The correct answer is (C). The two quantities are equal. A?

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Directions: Each question shows a quantity in Column A and a quantity in Column B. Compare the two quantities.

Q. A is the center of the circle; BD = 17 cm.

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The correct answer is (B). To find BC, a2 + b2 = c2.

a = 8.5cm (half of 17cm)

Since point A is the center of the circle, AB and AC are equal:

8.52 + 3.52 = c2

72.25 + 72.25 = c2

144.50 = c2

12.02 = c

BC = 12.02 cm AD = 8.5 cm

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Q. The perimeter of triangle ABC is 84. The perimeter of isosceles triangle BCD is 110. What is the length of CD?
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The correct answer is (E). To find the length of CD, first find the lengths of the sides of triangle ABC. Since it is a right triangle, first see whether it is a 3-4-5 triangle by trying the numbers 28 and 35 for the two missing sides. Since BCD is an isosceles triangle, we know that two sides are equal. These two sides may be both equal to 35cm or 40cm. The correct answer can’t be determined.
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