GRE Practice Questions — All Questions
3 questions
Sentence equivalence: Choose the word that best completes the sentence and matches the meaning implied by the context: 'Despite his wealth, he lived a ____ life, avoiding luxury and spending little.'
- a.lavish
- b.reckless
- c.frugal✓
- d.prominent
The clues 'avoiding luxury and spending little' describe careful, thrifty living. 'Frugal' captures this exactly. 'Lavish' is the opposite, while 'reckless' and 'prominent' do not match the meaning.
Sentence equivalence: Choose the word that best completes the sentence given the context: 'Her ____ manner put nervous interviewees at ease almost immediately.'
- a.affable✓
- b.aloof
- c.brusque
- d.indifferent
Putting nervous people 'at ease' requires a warm, friendly manner. 'Affable' means friendly and easy to talk to. 'Aloof,' 'brusque,' and 'indifferent' all suggest coldness or distance, which would not ease nerves.
Sentence equivalence: Choose the word that best completes the sentence given the context: 'The scientist remained ____ in the face of criticism, refusing to abandon a theory she believed the data supported.'
- a.hesitant
- b.apologetic
- c.indifferent
- d.steadfast✓
'Refusing to abandon' her theory signals firmness and resolve. 'Steadfast' means firmly loyal and unwavering. 'Hesitant' and 'apologetic' suggest doubt, and 'indifferent' suggests she did not care, which contradicts her active refusal.