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but (yet) .............................................................................................................................. p. 80 although (though) .................................................................................................... p. 111 unlike ..................................................................................................................... p. 123 rather than .............................................................................................................. p. 126 despite (in spite of) .................................................................................................. p. 133 on the other hand .................................................................................................... p. 142
even .................................................................................................................................. p. 143 nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding ............................................................... p. 149 hardly, rarely, barely, seldom, few, little .................................................................... p. 154 far from .................................................................................................................. p. 160 surprising, amazing, astonishing, astounding ............................................................. p. 166 anythin but (anything other than) .............................................................................. p. 168 belie, antithesis, anomaly ......................................................................................... p. 170
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(1) but (= yet)(2) although (= though)(3) unlike(4) rather than(5) despite/in spite of(6) on the other hand
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(1) even(2) nevertheless/nonetheless/notwithstanding (= however)(3) hardly/rarely/barely, seldom, few, little (= almost not)
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(4) far from(5) surprising/amazing/astonishing/astounding(6) anything other than (= anything but)(7) belie, antithesis, anomaly(8) irony, ironic, ironically ()(9) supposed, supposedly ()
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(Process of Elimination, POE)
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Select the twoanswers that, when used to complete the sentence,
(1) fit the meaning of the sentenceas a whole and
(2) produce completed sentencethat are alike in meaning.
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cerulean warbler
(migrant bird)
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chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
, which destroy ozone CFCs (ozone)
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(D) foreground (background )(E) transcend
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thus served to (ii) ______ his efforts
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success eminence vain and violence tumultuous
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2 (OG, p. 96, #1, Hard)
(A) rationality (n) rational (a)
(B) flexibility (n) flexible (a)
(C) diffidence (n) diffident (a)
(D) disinterestedness (n) disinterested (a)
(E) insincerity (n) insincere (a)
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(A) accessible (C) impenetrable
(B) (D) austere (E) prolix
(austere prolix ) (F) (G) taciturn (H) voluble
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Everything is possible. ()
Nothing is impossible. ()
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never unclear = clearbut despite never unclear clear
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1 (PPII, Practice Test 1, V2, Easy, #1)
inhabitant(n) (= dweller)(MW) one that occupies a particular place regularly, routinely, or for a period of time
[] inhabit(v) to occupy as a place of settled residence or habitat: live in
partisan(a) ()(AL) strongly supporting one leader, group, or cause over another
[] partisan(n) a firm adherent to a party (), faction (), cause (), or person especially:
one exhibiting blind, prejudiced, and unreasoning allegiance () [] partisanship(n)
erudite(a) (MW) possessing or displaying erudition: LEARNED
[] erudition(n) extensive knowledge acquired chiefly from books: profound, recondite, or bookish
learning
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insular(a)(MW) characteristic of an isolated people especially: being, having, or reflecting a narrow provincial (
) viewpoint
[] insularity(n)
[] insularism(n)
cosmopolitan(a)(MW) having worldwide rather than limited or provincial scope () or bearing ()
[] cosmopolite(n) a cosmopolitan person or organism (= cosmopolitan)
[] cosmopolitanism(n)
imperturbable(a) (MW) marked by extreme calm, impassivity (), and steadiness: SERENE
[] imperturbability(n)
knew very little about
the countrys inhabitants were ______
most of them knew very little () about foreign countries.
()
knew very little (= almost not) about ... little
(B) (D) (E) (C)
(C) (D)
1950 ______
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)(E)
(C)
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presume(v)(MW) to suppose to be true without proof [] presumption(n)
cynical(a) (= selfish)(MW) having or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: based on or reflecting a belief that human
conduct is motivated primarily by self-interest ()
[] cynic(n) a faultfinding () captious () critic () especially: one who
believes that human conduct is motivated wholly by self-interest
angle(n) (MW) an often improper or illicit () method of obtaining advantage
diffident(a) (= shy)(MW) hesitant in acting or speaking through lack of self-confidence ()
[] diffidence(n)
disinterested(a) (MW) free from () selfish motive or interest (): UNBIASED
[] disinterestedness(n)
cynical
that everybody has an angle the cynical conviction
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______ has been presumed not to exist
the cynical (= selfish) conviction (= belief) is considered wisdom.
cynical conviction (= selfish belief) (wisdom)
(C) (E) (A) (B) (D) (D)
cynical
angle that everybody has an angle
cynical
The colon indicates that the second part of the sentence will explain the first part. The missing word will
describe the opposite of the cynical conviction that everybody has an angle, that is, that each person is
concerned primarily with his or her own interests. Since disinterestedness means lack of self-interest,
Choice D is correct. None of the other answer choices means something that is contrasted with or
opposed to being primarily concerned with ones own interests. Thus the correct answer is
disinterestedness(Choice D).
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(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(D)
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3 (PPII, Practice Test 2, V2, Easy, #2)
zealous(a) (MW) filled with or characterized by zeal: marked by fervent partisanship for a person, a cause, or an
ideal
[] zeal(n) eagerness and ardent () interest in pursuit of something: FERVOR
deft(a) ()(MW) characterized by facility () and skill: DEXTEROUS
[] deftness(n)
detached(a) (MW) exhibiting an aloof () objectivity () usually free from () prejudice or self-
interest
[] detachment(n)
eloquent(a)(MW) marked by forceful and fluent expression
[] eloquence(n)
unusual
The author ( he) Z. G.The author (biographer) Z. G. Z. G.
The author presents the life of Zane Grey with ______ unusual in a biographer
( the author)
he ( the author) is not even convinced that Grey was a good writer ( Grey)
not even ... a good writer Z. G. ()present
... with ______ Z. G.
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unusual usual not even convinced that Grey () was a good writer
(biographer) ()
The author Z. G. (C)
(= fair)
disinterested disinterestedness
detached detachment
impartial impartiality
dispassionate
disinterestedness 2dispassionate (a)
______ Zane Grey Grey
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(C)
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4 (PPII, Practice Test 1, V2, Hard, #15)
protectionism(n) ( )(AL) the practice of helping businesses and industries in your own country by making laws that limit
and tax products imported from other countries
[] protectionist(n) an advocate of government economic protection for domestic producers through
restrictions on foreign competitors
hearkenback(phr) ( to )(MW) HARK BACK
[] hark back(phr) to go back to something as an origin or source
mercantilism(n)(MW) the theory or practice of mercantile () pursuits: COMMERCIALISM
[] mercantilist(n)
evanescent(a) (= transient)(MW) tending to vanish () like vapor
[] evanescence(n)[] evanesce(v)
resurgent(a)(MW) undergoing or tending to produce resurgence
[] resurgence(n) a rising again into life, activity, or prominence: RENASCENCE
recrudescent(a)(MW) breaking out again: RENEWING
[] recrudescence(n)
[] recrudesce(v)
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transitory(a) (= transient)(MW) of brief duration: TEMPORARY
inimical(a) (= unfriendly)(MW) having the disposition of an enemy: HOSTILE
newhearken back toearlier
protectionism ( P) mercantilism (
M) PMP hearkens back to ()
M M P P new forms M of an earlier age
M PM P
P (A) (B) (C) (D)
(E) (F) (A) (D) (B) (C)
(B) (C)
______(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(B) (C)
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5 (PPII, Practice Test 2, V1, Medium, #14)
politicize(v) (MW) to give a political tone or character to
obviate(v) (MW) to anticipate and prevent (as a situation) or make unnecessary (as an action)
forestall(v) (MW) to exclude, hinder, or prevent by prior occupation or measures
female video artists rise toprominence the ascent of video as an art formrise to prominence
ascent female video artists video as an art form over the past 30 years
within the past three decades
A B
video artists video as an art form
rise to prominence ascent
over the past 30 years within past three decades
prominenceascentrespected status
(D) (F) (B) (E) (A) (C)
(A) matched (C) paralleled A B
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(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(A) (C)
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refrain(v) ( )(MW) to keep oneself from doing, feeling, or indulging in something and especially from following a
passing impulse
(AL) to stop yourself from doing something that you want to do
check(n) ()(MW) one that arrests (), limits, or restrains: RESTRAINT
impediment(n) ( )(MW) something that impedes; especially: an impairment () (as a stutter () or a lisp (
)) that interferes with the proper articulation () of speech
[] impede(v) to interfere with or slow the progress of: HINDER
brake(n) ()(MW) something used to slow down or stop movement or activity
apologist(n)(MW) one who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something
[] apology(n) a formal justification: DEFENSE
[] apologize(v)
intermediary(n)(MW) MEDIATOR, GO-BETWEEN
refrain from
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refrain from (the other)
(B) (E) (F)
(A) (C) (D) (A) (D) (C) (impede)
impediment (speech impediment)
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(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(A) (D)
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astound(a) (= surprise)(MW) to fill with bewilderment () or wonder
[] astounding(a)
ruinous(a)(MW) causing or tending to cause ruin
devastate(v)(MW) to bring to ruin or desolation by violent action
[] devastating(a)
unforeseeable
as one historian aptly put it The point we might still
take from the First World War is the old one that
The point we might still take from the First World War is the old one that wars are always, as one
historian aptly put it, ______: they produce unforeseeable results.
Wars are always ______: they (= wars) produce unforeseeable results.
unforeseeable (D) (F)
(A) (C)
(B) (E) ( unforeseeable,
unpredictable ) (B) (E)
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(A)
(B) (C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(B) (E)
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ironic(a) ()(MW) relating to, containing, or constituting irony [] irony(n) incongruity () between the actual result of a sequence of events and the normal or
expected result
[]unironic(a)
cede(v) ()(MW) to yield or grant typically by treaty ()
commonplace(a)(MW) commonly found or seen: ORDINARY, UNREMARKABLE
unironicceded
unironic (objects from everyday life)
(American art) ceded
artists () straightforward depiction ()
(cede) (A) () the + straightforward depiction (objects from everyday life)
(E)
high () artists serious American art high
irony, ironic, ironically unironic
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(i) ______ (ii)
______
(A) (D)
(B) (E)
(C) (F)(A) (E)
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scholarly(a) (MW) of, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons: LEARNED, ACADEMIC
last(v) (MW) to continue in existence or action as long as or longer thanoften used with out
amateur(n) (MW) one who engages in a pursuit, study, science, or sport as a pastime () rather than as a
profession
burnout(n) (MW) exhaustion () of physical or emotional strength or motivation usually as a result of prolonged
stress or frustration
economy of scale(n) (MW) a reduction in the cost of producing something (as a car or a unit of electricity) brought about
especially by increased size of production facilitiesusually used in plural
diversity(n) (MW) the condition of being diverse: VARIETY especially: the inclusion of diverse people (as people
of different races or cultures) in a group or organization
[] diverse(a) differing from one another: UNLIKE
[] diversify(v) to make diverse: give variety to
monotony(n)(MW) tedious sameness
[] monotonous(a) tediously uniform or unvarying
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refine(v)(MW) to improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
[] refinement(n)
homogeneous(a)(MW) of uniform structure or composition throughout
[] homogeneity(n)
[]heterogeneous(a)
sophistication(n) (MW) the process or result of becoming cultured, knowledgeable, or disillusioned especially:
CULTIVATION, URBANITY
[] sophisticated(a) deprived of native or original simplicity: having a refined knowledge of the waysof the world cultivated especially through wide experience
economies of scale
amateur () traditional publishing company ()
GRE amateur
amateur will not last beyond amateurs are replaced by traditional publishing companies
amateur traditional publishing company
(A) (B) (C) amateur
diversity monotony traditional publishing company
diversity () monotony () (A) (B)
publishing firms traditional publishing companies
economies of scale ()
(D) (
(B)) economies of scale (D) (A)
economies of scale
(A) (B) (D) (B)
(D) (A)
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(i) ______
(ii) ______
(A) (D)
(B) (E)
(C) (F)
(A) (D)
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refreshing(a) (MW) serving to refresh especially: agreeably stimulating because of freshness or newness
planet(n) ()(MW) EARTHusually used with the
dispute(n) (MW) verbal controversy: DEBATE
biodiversity(n) (MW) biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and
animals
comprehensive(a) ()(MW) covering completely or broadly: INCLUSIVE
[] comprehensiveness(n)
biosphere(n) (MW) the part of the world in which life can exist
enormous(a)(MW) marked by extraordinarily great size, number, or degree especially: exceeding usual bounds or
accepted notions
gap(n) (MW) an incomplete or deficient area
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sparse(a)(MW) of few and scattered elements especially: not thickly grown or settled
[] sparseness(n)
diagnose(v) () ( )(MW) to analyze the cause or nature of
overshadow(v) ()(MW) to exceed in importance: OUTWEIGH
(AL) to make (something) less enjoyable because of sadness, fear, or worryoften used as (be)
overshadowed
invalidate(v)(MW) to make invalid especially: to weaken or destroy the cogency of
[] invalidation(n)
illuminate(v)(MW) to bring to the fore (): HIGHLIGHT
[] illumination(n)
enhance(v)
(MW) HEIGHTEN, INCREASE especially: to increase or improve in value, quality, desirability, or
attractiveness
[] enhancement(n)
obscure(v)(MW) to conceal or hide by or as if by covering
[] obscure(a) not readily understood or clearly expressed also: MYSTERIOUS
underscore(v)(MW) to make evident: EMPHASIZE, STRESS
plausible(a) (= possible)
(MW) appearing worthy of belief
[] plausibility(n)
hypothesis(n)(MW) a tentative () assumption made in order to draw out and test its logical or empirical (
) consequences
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entitlement(n) (MW) a right to benefits specified especially by law or contract
superficial(a) (MW) presenting only an appearance without substance or significance
[] superficiality(n)
refreshingdisputescomprehensivegapssparseness
refreshing comprehensive
The author does not allow facts to be (i) ______ by politics.
This author does not permit them (= political disputes) to (ii) ______his comprehensive description.
allow permitpolitics political disputes
facts comprehensive description ( dispute ) ______
( refreshingcomprehensive )
does not refreshing, comprehensive
(C) (A) (B)
(D) (F) (E) (E)
(E) obscureobscure
overshadow (shadow)
(overshadow eclipse)invalidate
(A) (B) (A) (E)
(1) the enormous gaps in our knowledge ( gap)
(2) the sparseness of our observation ( sparseness)
(3) the (iii) ______
gapsparseness
(G) plausibility of our hypotheses our plausible hypotheses
(H) certainty of our entitlement our certain entitlement
(I) superficiality of our theories our superficial theories
+ hypotheses
entitlementtheories hypotheses/theories
plausiblecertainsuperficialcertain
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superficialplausible
plausible = possible(MW) plausible(a) superficially
fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious (
)
(I) (G)
plausibleplausible
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(i) ______
(ii) ______
(iii) ______
(A) (D) (G)
(B) (E) (H)
(C) (F) (I)
(A) (E) (I)
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the more, the more the more ______, the more ______ () the more
the more the
more
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vain(a)(MW) having or showing undue or excessive pride in ones appearance or achievements: CONCEITED
[] vanity(n) inflated () pride in oneself or ones appearance: CONCEIT
prone(a)(MW) having a tendency or inclination: being likely
handle(v)(MW) to have overall responsibility for supervising or directing: MANAGE
(AL) to deal with (a person, situation, etc.) successfully
temperance(n)(MW) moderation in action, thought, or feeling: RESTRAINT
notorious(a) (= infamous)(MW) generally known and talked of especially: widely and unfavorably known
[] notoriety(n) (= infamy)
eminent(a) (= famous)(MW) exhibiting eminence () especially in standing above others in some quality or position:
PROMINENT
[] eminence(n)
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tumultuous(a)(MW) marked by violent or overwhelming turbulence () or upheaval
[] tumult(n) violent agitation of mind or feelings (= turbulence)
providential(a) (= lucky)(MW) occurring by or as if by an intervention of Providence ()
(AL) formal: happening at a good time because of luck: LUCKY
dispassionate(a) (MW) not influenced by strong feeling especially: not affected by personal or emotional involvement
prone to violencesuccess
Caravaggio ( C)
______ success success (C)
(B) (C) (A)
C ______prone to violence ()
(D) vainprone to violence
(E) (F) (D)
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Caravaggio (i) ______
(ii) ______
(A) (D)
(B) (E)
(C) (F)
(C) (D)
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laudatory(a)(MW) of, relating to, or expressing praise
[] laud(v) PRAISE, EXTOL (= praise)
personality(n) (MW) the complex () of characteristics that distinguishes an individual or a nation or group
especially: the totality of an individuals behavioral and emotional characteristics
disparage(v)(MW) to depreciate () by indirect means (as invidious () comparison): speak slightingly (
) about
[] disparaging(a)
disregard(v) (= neglect)(MW) to pay no attention to: treat as unworthy of regard or notice
disappear(v) (MW) to cease () to be (): pass out of existence or notice
[] disappearance(n)
emerge(v) (MW) to become manifest (): become known
[] emergence(n)
coalesce(v)(MW) to unite into a whole: FUSE
[] coalescence(n)
fails to capturelike others before it
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, like others before it,
A newly published, laudatory biography of George Bernard Shaw fails to
capture the essence of his (= GBS) personality.
The more he (= GBS) is (i) ______, the more his (GBSs) true self (=
personality) seems to (ii) ______.
laudatory GBS fails to capture GBS
the more , the more , like others before it
, like other biographies before this biography this biography
fails to capture other previous biographies also fail to capture GBS GBS
(A) (A) (A) GBS
fails to capture the essence of GBSs personality
(D)
the more he is discussed like others before it ()
George Bernard Shaw
(i) ______ (ii) ______
(A) (D)
(B) (E)
(C) (F)
(A) (D)
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misconception(n) (AL) a wrong or mistaken idea
mirror(v) ()(MW) to reflect in or as if in a mirror
convoluted(a)(MW) INVOLVED, INTRICATE
complicated(a)(MW) difficult to analyze, understand, or explain
inconsequential(a) (= unimportant, trivial)(MW) of no significance: UNIMPORTANT
involved(a) (= complex)(MW) marked by extreme and often needless or excessive complexity
mirrorconvoluted
sentence structure mirrors thought = the more convoluted the structure, the
more ______ the ideasmirror ()
structure convoluted convoluted
(A) (F) involved MWinvolved () in- (in) + volv- (turn) + -ed ()
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(A)
(F) (B) (F)
(B) (F) (F)
(C) (D) (E) (F) (B) (F)
______
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(A) (F)
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antithetical(a) (= opposite, contrast)(MW) being in direct and unequivocal opposition[] antithesis(n) OPPOSITION, CONTRAST
profound(a) (= deep)(MW) difficult to fathom () or understand
uncover(v) (MW) to make known: bring to light: DISCLOSE, REVEAL
deep(a) (MW) difficult to penetrate () or comprehend: RECONDITE
portentous(a) (= ominous)(MW) of, relating to, or constituting a portent
(AL) giving a sign or warning that something usually bad or unpleasant is going to happen
[] portent(n) something that foreshadows a coming event: OMEN, SIGN ()
banal(a)(MW) lacking originality (), freshness, or novelty (): TRITE
[] banality(n)
consequence(n) ( of)(MW) importance with respect to power to produce an effect
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antiquity(n)(MW) the quality of being ancient ()
[] antique(a) existing since or belonging to earlier times: ANCIENT
simultaneous(a)(MW) existing or occurring at the same time: exactly coincident ()
[] simultaneity(n)
elusive(a)(MW) tending to elude: hard to comprehend or define
[] elude(v) to escape the perception, understanding, or grasp of
contemporary(a)(MW) happening, existing, living, or coming into being during the same period of time
[] contemporary(n) one that is contemporary with another
circumstantial(a) (= detailed)(MW) marked by careful attention to detail: abounding in factual details
(AL) formal: providing or including the details of a particular situation or event
antitheticalprofoundcomes entirely from
that sounded (i) ______ two somewhat antithetical truths
somewhat comes to
Historical research makes (two antithetical truths) seem (profound).
make A seem B A B antithetical ()
profound ()GRE
(antithetical truths)
(profound)
antitheticalprofound ()
two somewhat antithetical truths antithetical profound
(A)
deep
profound
(B) protentous
(C) banal
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(
) (ii) ______
written words knowledge of the past (E)
(D) consequence = importance
MW(F)
the more, the more () (
) profound ( the more, the more)
(G) (
) (H) (I) (I)
MW
(F) (H) ()
(i) ______
(ii) ______ (iii) ______
(A) (D) (G)
(B) (E) (H)
(C) (F) (I)
(C) (D) (G)
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finesse(n) (MW) skillful handling of a situation: adroit maneuvering
understate(v)(MW) to state or present with restraint especially for effect
[] understatement(n)
atonce(phr) ( and)(MW) BOTH
curious(a)(MW) exciting attention as strange, novel (), or unexpected: ODD [] curiously(adv)
detached(a) (MW) exhibiting an aloof () objectivity () usually free from () prejudice or self-
interest
[] detachment(n)
undemonstrative(a)(MW) restrained in expression of feeling: RESERVED
[]demonstrative(a) marked by display of feeling
panache(n) (MW) dash or flamboyance () in style and action: VERVE
(AL) lots of energy and style
unrestrained(a) (= uncontrolled)(MW) not restrained: IMMODERATE, UNCONTROLLED
[]restrained(a) marked by restraint: not excessive or extravagant
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gawky(a) (MW) AWKWARD, CLUMSY
[] gawkiness(n)
unattractive(a) (MW) not attractive: PLAIN, DULL
[]attractive(a) arousing interest or pleasure: CHARMING
overwhelm(v) (MW) to overcome by superior force or numbers
deflect(v) ()(MW) to turn aside: DEVIATE
(AL) to keep (something, such as a question) from affecting or being directed at a person or thing
draws ones attentionfinesse and understatement
GRE finesse, understatement,
curious ( ), panache, gawkiness, deflect ( )
at once intensely present and curiously detached (
) ETS undemonstrative, unrestrained,unattractive
finesse,
understatement ( understated), panache, gawkiness ( gawky), deflect GRE
MW AL
at once intensely present and curiously detached
finesse intensely present understatement curiously detached (
) un- (not)
demonstrative ( demonstrate ), restrained ( restrain ), attractive
+ ()
panache, enthusiasm, gawkiness B
panache (n) dash or flamboyance in style and action: VERVE
() ()panache
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(C) (B)
()
... ETS
(A)panache undemonstrative
un () + demonstrative ()
that draws ones attention
Belanger dances with an (undemonstrative panache) as if by seeking to (ii) ______ it
it attention ( )
he ( Belanger) manages to ... through finesse and understatement
finesse () draws ones attention (panache)
B (at once) understatement ()
understatement understatement undemonstrative
Bpanache (D)
(E) (F)
(F)
deflect () ()
intensely present (
) curiously detached curious odd detached GRE
(
) at once and (at once A and B)
(at once intensely present
and curiously detached)
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Belanger (i) ______ (ii) ______
(A) (D)
(B) (E)
(C) (F)
(A) (F)
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16 (PPII, Practice Test 2, V2, Hard, #14)
whine(n)(MW) a complaint uttered with or as if with a whine
[] whine(v) to utter a high-pitched plaintive () or distressed cry
wheedle(v) (MW) to influence or entice by soft words or flattery
implore(v) (MW) to call or pray for earnestly: ENTREAT
supplicate(v) (MW) to make a humble entreaty especially: to pray to God
[] supplication(n)
gratify(v) (= satisfy)(MW) to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to
[] gratification(n)
insolent(a) (= impudent)(MW) exhibiting boldness or effrontery: IMPUDENT
[] insolence(n)
entreat(v) (MW) to plead with especially in order to persuade: ask urgently
[] entreaty(n)
willful(a)(MW) obstinately and often perversely self-willed
[] willfulness(n)
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content(a) (MW) CONTENTED, SATISFIED
[] contented(a) feeling or showing satisfaction with one's possessions, status, or situation
[] contentment(n)
______
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(A) (D)
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paleontology(n)(MW) a science dealing with the life of past geological periods as known from fossil remains
[] paleontologist(n)
hypothesis(n)(MW) a tentative () assumption made in order to draw out and test its logical or empirical (
) consequences
physicist(n) (MW) a specialist in physics
geology(n) (MW) a science that deals with the history of the earth and its life especially as recorded in rocks
[] geologist(n)
extinction(n) (MW) the condition or fact of being extinct or extinguished also: the process of becoming extinct
[] extinct(a)
please(v)(MW) to give pleasure to: GRATIFY
nettle(v)(MW) to arouse to sharp but transitory annoyance or anger
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exposition(n)(MW) discourse or an example of it designed to convey information or explain what is difficult to
understand
(AL) the act of explaining something: clear explanation
objurgation(n) (MW) a harsh rebuke ()
[] objurgate(v)
contemptuous(a)(MW) manifesting, feeling, or expressing contempt
[] contempt(n) the act of despising: the state of mind of one who despises: DISDAIN
indifferent(a) (MW) marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something: APATHETIC
[] indifference(n)
(i) ______
(ii) ______ (iii) ______ LuisAlvarez Walter Alvarez
(A) (D) (G)
(B) (E) (H)
(C) (F) (I)
(C) (F) (G)
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18 (PPII, Practice Test 1, V2, Easy, #2)
ban(n) (MW) legal or formal prohibition
implicate(v) (MW) to involve as a consequence, corollary, or natural inference: IMPLY
imprudent(a) (= unwise)(MW) not prudent: lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
[]prudent(a) characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: as shrewd in the
management of practical affairs
fortuitous(a) (MW) FORTUNATE, LUCKY
imminent(a) ()(MW) ready to take place especially: hanging threateningly over ones head
1985
______
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(D)
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relinquish(v) (MW) to give over possession or control of: YIELD
halt(v) (= stop)(MW) to bring to a stop
compel(v)(MW) to drive or urge forcefully or irresistibly
imminent(a) ()(MW) ready to take place especially: hanging threateningly over ones head
imprudent(a) (MW) not prudent: lacking discretion (), wisdom, or good judgment
[]prudent(a) characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: marked by wisdom or
judiciousness
corroborate(v)(MW) to support with evidence or authority: make more certain
[] corroboration(n)
publicize(v) (MW) to bring to the attention of the public: ADVERTISE
[] publicity(n) the dissemination of information or promotional material
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curtail(v) (MW) to make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
[] curtailment(n)
inconclusive(a) (MW) leading to no conclusion or definite result
unsurprising(a) (MW) not surprising or unexpected
1985 (CFCs) CFCs (i) ______
(ii) ______ CFC
(iii) ______
(A) (D) (G)
(B) (E) (H)
(C) (F) (I)
(A) (F) (G)
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20 (OG, p. 521, #18)
intimate(v) (= suggest)(MW) to communicate delicately and indirectly: HINT
[] intimation(n)
strife (n)(MW) bitter sometimes violent conflict or dissension ()
walkie-talkie(n) (MW) a compact () easily transportable battery-operated radio transmitting and receiving set
thriller(n) (MW) one that thrills () especially: a work of fiction or drama designed to hold the interest by the
use of a high degree of intrigue (), adventure, or suspense ()
apolitical(a) (MW) having no interest or involvement in political affairs also: having an aversion () to politics or
political affairs
humdrum(a) (= dull)(MW) MONOTONOUS (), DULL
political thrillerapolitical
This is the kind of movie that is conventionally described as a political thriller, but the
film is as apoliticalas it is ______.
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______
(A)
(B)(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(D) (F)
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journal(n) (= diary)(MW) a record of experiences, ideas, or reflections () kept regularly for private use
deteriorate(v) (= worsen)(MW) to become impaired in quality, functioning, or condition: DEGENERATE
damaged
As my eyesight began to ______, I spent a lot of time writing about it describing what I
saw as I looked out through damaged eyes.
damaged
(A) (D)
(A) (D) (B) (C) (E) (F)
(F)(B) (C) (E) (
)
it my eyesight began to ______ my eyesight
began to ______ eye journals
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(A)
(B)
(C)(D)
(E)
(F)
(A) (D)
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22 (PPII, Practice Test 2, V2, Easy, #5)
don(v) () (do on)(MW) to put on (an article of clothing)
[]doff(v) (do off)
spectacles(n) (= glasses)(MW) GLASSES
murky(a)(MW) characterized by a heavy dimness () or obscurity () caused by or like that caused by
overhanging fog or smoke
prescience(n) (MW) foreknowledge of events: human anticipation of the course of events: FORESIGHT
[] prescient(a)
clearheaded(a)(MW) able to think clearly
discern(v) (MW) to recognize or identify as separate and distinct: DISCRIMINATE
dismiss(v)(MW) to reject serious consideration of
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(i) ______
(ii) ______
(iii) ______
(A) (D) (G)
(B) (E) (H)
(C) (F) (I)
(A) (E) (H)
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23 (PPII, Practice Test 2, V2, Hard, #5)
journalism(n)(MW) an academic study concerned with the collection and editing of news or the management of a
news medium
tackle(v)(MW) to set about dealing with
trope(n) (MW) a common or overused theme or device: CLICHE
marginal(a) ()(MW) not of central importance also:
limited in extent, significance, or stature
argue(v) ()(MW) to prove or try to prove by giving reasons: MAINTAIN
impulse(n)(MW) a sudden spontaneous () inclination or incitement to some usually unpremeditated (
) action
furnish(v) (= provide)(MW) SUPPLY, GIVE
perspective(n)(MW) the interrelation in which a subject or its parts are mentally viewed also: POINT OF VIEW
marketable(a)(MW) wanted by purchasers or employers: SALABLE [] marketability(n)
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objective(a)(MW) expressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal
feelings, prejudices, or interpretations
[] objectivity(n)
[] subjective(a) peculiar to a particular individual: PERSONAL
partisan(a)(AL) strongly supporting one leader, group, or cause over another
[] partisan(n) a firm adherent to a party (), faction (), cause (), or person especially:
one exhibiting blind, prejudiced, and unreasoning allegiance ()
[] partisanship(n)
denigrate(v) (MW) to attack the reputation of: DEFAME
[] denigration(n)
fringe(n) ()(MW) something that is marginal, additional, or secondary to some activity, process, or subject
(i) ______
(ii) ______ (iii)
______
(A) (D) (G)
(B) (E) (H)
(C) (F) (I)
(B) (E) (H)
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24 (PPII, Practice Test 1, V1, Medium, #6)
negative(n) ()(MW) a negative photographic image on transparent material used for printing positive pictures also: the
material that carries such an image
forgery(n)(MW) an act of forging especially: the crime of falsely and fraudulently making or altering a document(as a check)
balloon(v) ()(MW) to increase rapidly
discrepant(a) (= different)(MW) being at variance: DISAGREEING [] discrepancy(n)
duplicity(n) (MW) contradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action especially: the belying of ones true
intentions by deceptive words or action
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(i) ______ 1990
(ii) ______
(iii) ______
(A) (D) (G)
(B) (E) (H)
(C) (F) (I)
(A) (D) (G)
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put a cash value on(phr) ... ecology(n)
(MW) a branch of science concerned with the interrelationship of organisms and their environments
[] ecological(a)
filtration(n) (MW) the process of filtering ()
forest(v)(MW) to cover with trees or forest
watershed(n) (MW) a region or area bounded peripherally by a divide () and draining ultimately to a particular
watercourse or body of water
valuation(n)(MW) the act or process of valuing () specifically: appraisal () of property
figure(n)(MW) a number symbol: NUMERAL, DIGIT
advocate(n)(MW) one that defends or maintains () a cause or proposal
tar(v) (MW) to defile () as if with tar
[] tar(n)
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dispassionate(a) (MW) not influenced by strong feeling especially: not affected by personal or emotional involvement
problematic(a) (MW) open to question or debate: QUESTIONABLE
redundant(a) ()(MW) exceeding what is necessary or normal: SUPERFLUOUS
unsound(a) (MW) not sound: not valid or true: INVALID, SPECIOUS
understated(a) (MW) avoiding obvious emphasis or embellishment
discredit(v)(MW) to refuse to accept as true or accurate: DISBELIEVE
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(i) ______
(ii) ______
(iii) ______
(A) (D) (G)
(B) (E) (H)
(C) (F) (I)
(B) (E) (H)
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but (= yet)
although (= though)
unlike
rather than
despite/in spite of
on the other hand
but (yet) 26 (PPII, Practice Test 2, V2, Easy, #6)
hyperbolize(v) (= exaggerate)(MW) to exaggerate to a hyperbolic degree
[] hyperbolic(a)hyperbole(n) extravagant () exaggeration (as mile-high ice-cream
cones)
interweave(v) (MW) to mix or blend together
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undercut(v) (= undermine)(MW) to undermine or destroy the force, value, or effectiveness of
(i) ______
(ii) ______
(iii) ______
(A) (D) (G)
(B) (E) (H)
(C) (F) (I)
(B) (D) (I)
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27 (OG, p. 382, #4)
circumspect(a) (= scrupulous)(MW) careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences: PRUDENT
deferential(a)(MW) showing or expressing deference ()
[] deference(n) respect and esteem due a superior or an elder also: affected or ingratiating regard for
anothers wishes
intransigent(a) (MW) characterized by refusal to compromise or to abandon an extreme position or attitude:
UNCOMPROMISING
[] intransigence(n)
lax(a) ()(MW) deficient in firmness: not stringent
[] laxity(n)
obsequious(a)(MW) marked by or exhibiting a fawning () attentiveness
[] obsequiousness(n)
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______
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(B) (F)
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notable(a)(MW) worthy of note: REMARKABLE
timely(a) ()(MW) coming early or at the right time
uncomplicated(a) (MW) not complex: SIMPLE
[]complicated(a) difficult to analyze, understand, or explain
subjective(a) ()(MW) peculiar to a particular individual: PERSONAL
butdefinite
but ()
(new, even
notable facts) (definite)
investigation search new, even notable facts such facts
but definite ()
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(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(B)
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aquifer(n) (MW) a water-bearing stratum of permeable rock, sand, or gravel
pump(v) (MW) to raise (as water) with a pump ()
innocuous(a) (MW) producing no injury: HARMLESS
feasible(a)(MW) capable of being done or carried out
[] feasibility(n)
practicable(a)(MW) capable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished: FEASIBLE
minimal(a)(MW) relating to or being a minimum: as the least possible
remedial(a) (MW) intended as a remedy ()
[] remedy(n) something that corrects or counteracts
benign(a) (MW) having no significant effect: HARMLESS
[] benignity(n)
save the acquifer
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(A) (F) (B) (C)
(D) (E)
the plan
The plan has passed a governmental environmental review but faces opposition from outdoor
and environmental groups.
(1) (2)but
levels (pumping levels) save the aquifer (acquifer
the plan would save it) (A) (F)
save
(B) (C) plan
pumping levels The plan
The plan the plan
feasible, practicable
GRE
______
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(A) (F)
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30 (PPII, Practice Test 2, V2, Easy, #15)
loathe(v) (= hate)(MW) to dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance: DETEST
[] loath(a) unwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking: RELUCTANT
recondite(a) (MW) difficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend: DEEP
tactless(a) (MW) marked by lack of tact
[] tact(n) a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid
offense
[]tactful(a) having or showing tact
malign(a)(MW) having or showing intense often vicious ill will: MALEVOLENT
deft(a)(MW) characterized by facility and skill
impolitic(a) (= unwise)(MW) not politic: UNWISE
[] politic(a) characterized by shrewdness in managing, contriving, or dealing
loathe
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(B) (F) (B) (F)
secretly ()publicly () but P
loathe () loathe it = to say so (= Philby loathed the
host of the party) publicly ( Philby)
but
(B) (F)
Philby ______
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(B) (F)
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31 (PPII, Practice Test 1, V2, Hard, #13)
irrefutable(a) (MW) impossible to refute: INCONTROVERTIBLE
dispense with(phr)(MW) to set aside: DISCARD
turn its back on(phr) (MW) REJECT, DENY
______
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E) (F)
(A) (B)
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32 (OG, p. 498, #5)
yearn(v) ( for)(MW) to long () persistently, wistfully (), or sadly
discern(v) (MW) to see or understand the difference
[] discernible(a)
novelty(n)(MW) something new or unusual
[] novel(a) new and not resembling something formerly known or used
flaw(n) ()(MW) an imperfection or weakness and especially one that detracts from the whole or hinders
effectiveness
[] flawless(a)
[] flawlessness(n)
visionary(a) (MW) having or marked by foresight () and imagination
missinguncomfortable
GRE
(it = (i) ______)
but missing
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they (= music
lovers) uncomfortable (= something missing) nothing discernible is (ii) ______
when (i) ______ is achieved
nothing () discernible is (ii) ______ = when (i) ______ (= it) is achieved
() (C) (D)
discernible in a world
where anythingdiscernible is not(ii) ______ ()
(ii) ______
(i) ______
(ii) ______
(A) (D)
(B) (E)
(C) (F)
(C) (D)
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particular(n) (= aspect in every particular)(MW) an individual fact, point, circumstance, or detail
avian(a)(MW) of, relating to, or derived from birds
quirky(a)(AL) unusual especially in an interesting or appealing way
[] quirkiness(n)
[] quirk(n) a peculiar trait: IDIOSYNCRASY
preeminent(a)(MW) having paramount rank, dignity, or importance: OUTSTANDING, SUPREME
[] preeminence(n) the quality or state of being preeminent: SUPERIORITY
maladroit(a) (MW) lacking adroitness: INEPT
[] maladroitness(n)
galvanize(v) ( )(MW) to stimulate or excite as if by an electric shock
befriend(v)(MW) to become or act as a friend to
beguile(v) (MW) to deceive by wiles ()
[] guile(n) deceitful cunning: DUPLICITY
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(i) ______ (ii) ______
Flyer
(A) (D)
(B) (E)
(C) (F)
(B) (F)
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custom(n)(MW) a usage or practice common to many or to a particular place or class or habitual with an
individual
latitude(n)(MW) freedom of action or choice
materialism (n) ()(MW) a preoccupation () with or stress upon material rather than intellectual or spiritual things
impetuous(a) (= impulsive)
(MW) marked by impulsive vehemence or passion
[] impetuously(adv)
plod(v) ( )(MW) to work laboriously and monotonously: DRUDGE
[] ploddingly(adv)
sporadic(a) (MW) occurring occasionally, singly (), or in irregular or random instances
[] sporadically(adv)
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(i) ______
(ii) ______
(A) (D)
(B) (E)
(C) (F)
(B) (E)
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35 (PPII, Practice Test 1, V2, Easy, #4)
referendum(n) ( referenda)(AL) an event in which the people of a county, state, etc., vote for or against a law that deals with a
specific issue: a public vote on a particular issue
business cycle(n) (business = economy)(MW) a cycle of economic activity usually consisting of recession, recovery, growth, and decline
peripheral(a) ( )(AL) not relating to the main or most important part
[] periphery(n) the external boundary or surface of a body
personify(v) (MW) to be the embodiment or personification of: INCARNATE
erroneous(a) (MW) containing or characterized by error: MISTAKEN
[] erroneously(adv)
(i) ______
(ii) ______
(iii) ______
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(A) (D) (G)
(B) (E) (H)
(C) ... (F)... (I)
(B) (E) (I)
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gap(n) (MW) a wide difference in character or attitude
theorist(n) (MW) a person who theorizes ()
experimentalist(n)(MW) one who experiments () specifically: a person conducting scientific experiments
haughty(a)(MW) blatantly () and disdainfully () proud
pugnacious(a) (MW) having a quarrelsome or combative nature (): TRUCULENT
pragmatism(n) (MW) a practical approach to problems and affairs
[] pragmatist(n)
jargon(n)(MW) the technical terminology () or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group
hard-won(a)(MW) gained by great effort
distant(a) ()(MW) separated in a relationship other than spatial
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caricature(v)(MW) to make or draw a caricature of: represent in caricature
[] caricature(n) exaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics
()
lament(v)(MW) to express sorrow, mourning, or regret for often demonstratively (): MOURN
deceive(v) (MW) to practice deceit () also: to give a false impression
[] deception(n) the act of deceiving
[] deceit(n) the act or practice of deceiving: DECEPTION
collude(v) (MW) CONSPIRE, PLOT
[] collusion(n)
barrier(n) (MW) something immaterial () that impedes or separates: OBSTACLE
propagate(v) ()
(MW) to foster growing knowledge of, familiarity with, or acceptance of (as an idea or belief):
PUBLICIZE
[] propagation(n)
dismantle(v) ()(MW) to take to pieces also: to destroy the integrity () or functioning of
[] dismantlement(n)
identify(v) (MW) to establish the identity of
[] identity(n) the distinguishing character or personality of an individual: INDIVIDUALITY
gapcooperation
gap ()
(B) (C)
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(A) (A)
caricatureburlesque ()
But gap
(1) (2) ()
(3)
These ( gap) were the kinds of (ii) ______ that Dr.
Sonnenwald was able to (iii) ______.
Dr. Sonnenwald was able to (iii) ______ these kinds of (ii) ______.
cooperation (ii) (iii)
()
(H) ()
gap
gap (F)
(i) ______
(ii) ______ Dr. Sonnenwald (iii) ______
(A) (D) (G)
(B) (E) (H)
(C) (F) (I)
(A) (F) (H)
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