GCAT Word Appropriation and Sentence Completion

Question 1

Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence.

"Despite receiving widespread criticism, the author remained _____ in her belief that the novel would eventually be appreciated."

Accepted Answer

steadfast

Answer

'Steadfast' means firmly committed or unwavering — exactly the quality described when someone maintains a belief despite criticism. 'Indifferent' implies not caring at all (too passive); 'remorseful' implies regret; 'ambivalent' implies mixed feelings, which contradicts remaining firm in one belief.

Question 2

Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence.

"The researcher's conclusions were _____, drawing from dozens of independent studies conducted across multiple countries."

Accepted Answer

comprehensive

Answer

'Comprehensive' means thorough and covering a wide scope — appropriate when conclusions draw from many studies across many countries. 'Anecdotal' means based on personal accounts, not systematic research. 'Speculative' means unproven. 'Redundant' means unnecessarily repetitive.

Question 3

Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence.

"The city council voted to _____ the outdated regulation after it was shown to hinder economic development."

Accepted Answer

repeal

Answer

'Repeal' means to officially revoke or abolish a law or regulation — the correct action when a regulation is found to be harmful and is therefore removed. 'Reinforce' means to strengthen it (opposite intent). 'Replicate' means to copy it. 'Revere' means to admire or respect.

Question 4

Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence.

"The documentary was praised for its _____ portrayal of the conflict, presenting multiple perspectives without favouring any one side."

Accepted Answer

impartial

Answer

'Impartial' means not favouring one side — directly matching the description in the sentence of presenting multiple perspectives equally. 'Biased' is the opposite. 'Exaggerated' and 'superficial' describe accuracy and depth issues, not balance.

Question 5

Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence.

"After years of drought, the region's water supply had become so _____ that strict conservation measures were immediately introduced."

Accepted Answer

scarce

Answer

'Scarce' means in short supply — the logical result of years of drought. Conservation measures are introduced precisely because there is too little water. 'Abundant' is the opposite. 'Stagnant' means not flowing (a different problem). 'Turbulent' describes rough movement, not shortage.

GCAT - General Cognitive Ability Test Practice Test

GCAT - General Cognitive Ability Test Practice Test

GCAT Word Appropriation and Sentence Completion