GRE Advanced Vocabulary in Context Questions 5

Question 1

'The committee's ______ approval, granted only after months of delay, felt grudging at best.' Best fit?

Accepted Answer

perfunctory

Answer

'Perfunctory' means done without real interest or effort.

Question 2

A 'taciturn' person is one who:

Accepted Answer

is reserved and says little

Answer

'Taciturn' means habitually silent or uncommunicative.

Question 3

Select the word meaning 'to lessen the seriousness of an offense by partial excuse.'

Accepted Answer

extenuate

Answer

'Extenuate' means to make a fault seem less serious.

Question 4

'The dictator's ______ rule tolerated no dissent and crushed every opposition.' Best fit?

Accepted Answer

draconian

Answer

'Draconian' means excessively harsh and severe.

Question 5

Something 'ubiquitous' is best described as:

Accepted Answer

present everywhere

Answer

'Ubiquitous' means existing or being everywhere at once.

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