GRE Sentence Equivalence Advanced Questions 3

Question 1

The memoir was praised for its ______ tone, refusing to flatter its subject or excuse his failings. Which pair completes it?

Accepted Answer

unsparing ... candid

Answer

'Unsparing' and 'candid' both convey honest, unflinching treatment of the subject.

Question 2

His arguments, though superficially persuasive, rested on ______ premises that crumbled under scrutiny. Which two words fit?

Accepted Answer

specious ... fallacious

Answer

'Specious' and 'fallacious' both describe reasoning that seems sound but is flawed.

Question 3

The mountaineers showed remarkable ______ in pressing on despite frostbite, exhaustion, and dwindling supplies. Which pair works?

Accepted Answer

fortitude ... tenacity

Answer

'Fortitude' and 'tenacity' both denote enduring courage and persistence under hardship.

Question 4

Rather than clarifying the issue, the lengthy report only ______ matters with jargon and digressions. Which two words complete it?

Accepted Answer

obfuscated ... muddled

Answer

'Obfuscated' and 'muddled' both mean made confusing, opposite to clarifying.

Question 5

The audience grew ______ as the speaker droned on, glancing repeatedly at the clock. Which pair fits?

Accepted Answer

restive ... fidgety

Answer

'Restive' and 'fidgety' both convey restless impatience, matching the clock-watching.

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