GRE Text Completion and Equivalence 3

Question 1

Although she was praised as a ______, her colleagues privately found her ideas derivative.

Accepted Answer

visionary

Answer

'Although' contrasts the public praise ('visionary') with the private view that her ideas were derivative.

Question 2

Select the TWO answer choices that produce sentences alike in meaning: 'The general's ______ strategy avoided unnecessary casualties.' (Choose two.)

Accepted Answer

prudent and judicious

Answer

'Prudent' and 'judicious' both mean wisely cautious, consistent with avoiding casualties.

Question 3

The manuscript was so ______ with errors that the publisher demanded a complete rewrite.

Accepted Answer

riddled

Answer

'Riddled' means filled throughout, fitting a manuscript full of errors needing a rewrite.

Question 4

His ______ refusal to compromise eventually cost him the support of his own party.

Accepted Answer

obstinate

Answer

'Obstinate' means stubbornly unyielding, which explains losing party support over refusing to compromise.

Question 5

The documentary aimed to ______ long-held myths rather than reinforce them.

Accepted Answer

debunk

Answer

'Rather than reinforce' signals the opposite, so 'debunk' (expose as false) fits.

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