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but (yet) .............................................................................................................................. p. 80

although (though) .................................................................................................... p. 111

unlike ..................................................................................................................... p. 123

rather than .............................................................................................................. p. 126

despite (in spite of) .................................................................................................. p. 133

on the other hand .................................................................................................... p. 142

even .................................................................................................................................. p. 143

nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding ............................................................... p. 149

hardly, rarely, barely, seldom, few, little .................................................................... p. 154

far from .................................................................................................................. p. 160

surprising, amazing, astonishing, astounding ............................................................. p. 166

anythin but (anything other than) .............................................................................. p. 168

belie, antithesis, anomaly ......................................................................................... p. 170

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PowerPrep II (PPII)
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Paper-based Test (PBT)

PBT 5 PPII

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GRE TOEFL
Verbal Reasoning
GRE
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GRE
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(text completion)

the more ..., the more ...not only ..., but also ...

GRE
()
(1) but (= yet)
(2) although (= though)
(3) unlike
(4) rather than
(5) despite/in spite of
(6) on the other hand
()
(1) even
(2) nevertheless/nonetheless/notwithstanding (= however)
(3) hardly/rarely/barely, seldom, few, little (= almost not)

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(4) far from

(5) surprising/amazing/astonishing/astounding
(6) anything other than (= anything but)
(7) belie, antithesis, anomaly
(8) irony, ironic, ironically ()
(9) supposed, supposedly ()
() (
)

that (
)
()

() () ()

(divide and conquer)

(Process of Elimination, POE)

POE

(sentence equivalence)
ETS
Select the two answers that, when used to complete the sentence,
(1) fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole and
(2) produce completed sentence that are alike in meaning.

95% sentence GRE

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()
ETS
POE ()
()
( (A) (B)
(C)) ETS (A) (B) (A) (C) (B) (C)
ETS (B) (C) ... ETS
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(1)
(2) ()

(3)
(5%)
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(5)

GRE

GRE

139 (PPII, Practice Test 2, V1, Medium, #5)

cerulean warbler
(migrant bird)

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 19 (OG, p. 499, #7)

chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
, which destroy ozone CFCs (ozone)

GRE TOEIC GMAT GRE

127 (OG, p. 370, #7)

(D) foreground ( background )(E) transcend

(F) obscure GRE
(E) (F) (D) (E) (F) (D) foreground
thus served to (ii) ______ his efforts
GRE ETS

16

GRE
(
)

11 (OG, p. 50, #2) (PPII, Test Preview, #5)

C.
( C. Caravaggio)
(
)
success
eminence vain and violence tumultuous

() ()

17

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)

() ( ETS
) ( ETS
)

GRE

()

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(M-W)
()

GRE

ETS GRE

18

ETS
(rule of thumb) (context)

GRE

(-ity -ness-tion-ence)

2 (OG, p. 96, #1, Hard)

(A) rationality (n)

rational (a)

(B) flexibility (n)

flexible (a)

(C) diffidence (n)

diffident (a)

(D) disinterestedness (n)

disinterested (a)

(E) insincerity (n)

insincere (a)

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+
+
+

136 (OG, p. 97, #4, Hard)

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 +
(A) accessible (C) impenetrable
(B) (D) austere (E) prolix
(austere prolix ) (F) (G) taciturn (H) voluble
(I)

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ETS

Everything is possible. ()
Nothing is impossible. ()

56 (PPII, Practice Test 1, V2, Easy, #5) (Medium, #3)

never unclear = clear but despite never unclear clear

22

(punctuation)

GRE 165 31
, ,

despite, although, however
() therefore, thus
()
+ (= )
+

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1 (PPII, Practice Test 1, V2, Easy, #1)

inhabitant (n) (= dweller)

(MW) one that occupies a particular place regularly, routinely, or for a period of time
<inhabitants of large cities> <the tapeworm is an inhabitant of the intestine>
[] inhabit (v) to occupy as a place of settled residence or habitat: live in <inhabit a small house>

partisan (a) ()
(AL) strongly supporting one leader, group, or cause over another <partisan interests/loyalties/politics>
[] partisan (n) a firm adherent to a party (), faction (), cause (), or person especially:
one exhibiting blind, prejudiced, and unreasoning allegiance ()
[] partisanship (n)
erudite (a)
(MW) possessing or displaying erudition: LEARNED <an erudite scholar>
[] erudition (n) extensive knowledge acquired chiefly from books: profound, recondite, or bookish
learning

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 insular (a)
(MW) characteristic of an isolated people especially: being, having, or reflecting a narrow provincial (
) viewpoint
[] insularity (n)
[] insularism (n)
cosmopolitan (a)
(MW) having worldwide rather than limited or provincial scope () or bearing ()
[] cosmopolite (n) a cosmopolitan person or organism (= cosmopolitan)
[] cosmopolitanism (n)
imperturbable (a)
(MW) marked by extreme calm, impassivity (), and steadiness: SERENE
[] imperturbability (n)
knew very little about

the countrys inhabitants were ______

most of them knew very little () about foreign countries.
()
knew very little (= almost not) about ... little
(B) (D) (E) (C)
(C) (D)

1950 ______
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(C)

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 2 (OG, p. 96, #1, Hard)

presume (v)
(MW) to suppose to be true without proof <presumed innocent until proved guilty>
[] presumption (n)
cynical (a) (= selfish)
(MW) having or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: based on or reflecting a belief that human
conduct is motivated primarily by self-interest () <a cynical ploy () to cheat customers>
[] cynic (n) a faultfinding () captious () critic () especially: one who
believes that human conduct is motivated wholly by self-interest
angle (n)
(MW) an often improper or illicit () method of obtaining advantage <a salesman always
looking for an angle>

diffident (a) (= shy)

(MW) hesitant in acting or speaking through lack of self-confidence ()
[] diffidence (n)
disinterested (a)
(MW) free from () selfish motive or interest (): UNBIASED <a disinterested decision>
<disinterested intellectual curiosity is the lifeblood () of real civilization>
[] disinterestedness (n)
cynical

that everybody has an angle the cynical conviction

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______ has been presumed not to exist
the cynical (= selfish) conviction (= belief) is considered wisdom.
cynical conviction (= selfish belief) (wisdom)

(C) (E) (A) (B) (D) (D)
cynical
angle that everybody has an angle
cynical

The colon indicates that the second part of the sentence will explain the first part. The missing word will
describe the opposite of the cynical conviction that everybody has an angle, that is, that each person is
concerned primarily with his or her own interests. Since disinterestedness means lack of self-interest,
Choice D is correct. None of the other answer choices means something that is contrasted with or
opposed to being primarily concerned with ones own interests. Thus the correct answer is
disinterestedness (Choice D).

______

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(D)

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 3 (PPII, Practice Test 2, V2, Easy, #2)

zealous (a)
(MW) filled with or characterized by zeal: marked by fervent partisanship for a person, a cause, or an
ideal <zealous missionaries>
[] zeal (n) eagerness and ardent () interest in pursuit of something: FERVOR
deft (a) ()
(MW) characterized by facility () and skill: DEXTEROUS
[] deftness (n)
detached (a)
(MW) exhibiting an aloof () objectivity () usually free from () prejudice or selfinterest <a detached observer>
[] detachment (n)
eloquent (a)
(MW) marked by forceful and fluent expression <an eloquent preacher>
[] eloquence (n)
unusual

The author ( he) Z. G.The author (

biographer ) Z. G. Z. G.
The author presents the life of Zane Grey with ______ unusual in a biographer
( the author)
he ( the author) is not even convinced that Grey was a good writer ( Grey)
not even ... a good writer Z. G. () present
... with ______ Z. G.

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 unusual usual not even convinced that Grey () was a good writer
(biographer) ()
The author Z. G. (C)

(= fair)

disinterested

disinterestedness

detached

detachment

impartial

impartiality

dispassionate
disinterestedness 2 dispassionate (a)

______ Zane Grey Grey

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(C)

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 4 (PPII, Practice Test 1, V2, Hard, #15)

protectionism (n) ()
(AL) the practice of helping businesses and industries in your own country by making laws that limit
and tax products imported from other countries
[] protectionist (n) an advocate of government economic protection for domestic producers through
restrictions on foreign competitors
hearken back (phr) ( to )
(MW) HARK BACK
[] hark back (phr) to go back to something as an origin or source
mercantilism (n)
(MW) the theory or practice of mercantile () pursuits: COMMERCIALISM
[] mercantilist (n)

evanescent (a) (= transient)

(MW) tending to vanish () like vapor
[] evanescence (n)
[] evanesce (v)
resurgent (a)
(MW) undergoing or tending to produce resurgence
[] resurgence (n) a rising again into life, activity, or prominence: RENASCENCE
recrudescent (a)
(MW) breaking out again: RENEWING
[] recrudescence (n)
[] recrudesce (v)

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 transitory (a) (= transient)

(MW) of brief duration: TEMPORARY <the transitory nature of earthly joy>
inimical (a) (= unfriendly)
(MW) having the disposition of an enemy: HOSTILE <inimical factions ()>
newhearken back toearlier

protectionism ( P ) mercantilism (
M ) P M P hearkens back to ()
M M P P new forms M of an earlier age
M PM P
P (A) (B) (C) (D)
(E) (F) (A) (D) (B) (C)



(B) (C)

______
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(B) (C)

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 5 (PPII, Practice Test 2, V1, Medium, #14)

politicize (v)
(MW) to give a political tone or character to <an attempt to politicize the civil service>
obviate (v)
(MW) to anticipate and prevent (as a situation) or make unnecessary (as an action)
forestall (v)
(MW) to exclude, hinder, or prevent by prior occupation or measures

female video artists rise to

prominence the ascent of video as an art form rise to prominence
ascent female video artists video as an art form over the past 30 years
within the past three decades

video artists

video as an art form

rise to prominence

ascent

over the past 30 years

within past three decades

prominenceascentrespected status
(D) (F) (B) (E) (A) (C)
(A) matched (C) paralleled A B

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______

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(A) (C)

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 6 (PPII, Practice Test 2, V2, Medium, #15)

refrain (v) ( )
(MW) to keep oneself from doing, feeling, or indulging in something and especially from following a
passing impulse <refrained from having dessert>
(AL) to stop yourself from doing something that you want to do

check (n) ()
(MW) one that arrests (), limits, or restrains: RESTRAINT <against all checks, rebukes, and
manners, I must advance >
impediment (n) ( )
(MW) something that impedes; especially: an impairment () (as a stutter () or a lisp (
)) that interferes with the proper articulation () of speech
[] impede (v) to interfere with or slow the progress of: HINDER
brake (n) ()
(MW) something used to slow down or stop movement or activity <use interest rates as a brake on
spending>
apologist (n)
(MW) one who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something
[] apology (n) a formal justification: DEFENSE
[] apologize (v)
intermediary (n)
(MW) MEDIATOR, GO-BETWEEN
refrain from

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refrain from (the other)
(B) (E) (F)
(A) (C) (D) (A) (D) (C)
(impede)
impediment (speech impediment)

MW

______
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(A) (D)

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 7 (OG, p. 521, #17)

astound (a) (= surprise)

(MW) to fill with bewilderment () or wonder
[] astounding (a)
ruinous (a)
(MW) causing or tending to cause ruin
devastate (v)
(MW) to bring to ruin or desolation by violent action <a country devastated by war>
[] devastating (a)
unforeseeable

as one historian aptly put it The point we might still

take from the First World War is the old one that
The point we might still take from the First World War is the old one that wars are always, as one
historian aptly put it, ______: they produce unforeseeable results.

Wars are always ______: they (= wars) produce unforeseeable results.

unforeseeable (D) (F)
(A) (C)
(B) (E) ( unforeseeable,
unpredictable ) (B) (E)

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______

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(B) (E)

37

 8 (PPII, Practice Test 2, V1, Medium, #3)

ironic (a) ()
(MW) relating to, containing, or constituting irony <an ironic remark> <an ironic coincidence>
[] irony (n) incongruity () between the actual result of a sequence of events and the normal or
expected result
[] unironic (a)
cede (v) ()
(MW) to yield or grant typically by treaty ()

commonplace (a)
(MW) commonly found or seen: ORDINARY, UNREMARKABLE <a commonplace occurrence> <the
large mergers that had become commonplace>
unironicceded

unironic (objects from everyday life)

(American art) ceded
artists () straightforward depiction ()
(cede) (A) () the +
straightforward depiction (objects from everyday life)
(E)
high () artists serious American art high

irony, ironic, ironically unironic

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(i) ______ (ii)
______

(A)

(D)

(B)

(E)

(C)

(F)

(A) (E)

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 9 (PPII, Practice Test 2, V2, Easy, #3)

scholarly (a)
(MW) of, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons: LEARNED, ACADEMIC
last (v)
(MW) to continue in existence or action as long as or longer thanoften used with out <couldnt last
out the training program>
amateur (n)
(MW) one who engages in a pursuit, study, science, or sport as a pastime () rather than as a
profession
burnout (n)
(MW) exhaustion () of physical or emotional strength or motivation usually as a result of prolonged
stress or frustration
economy of scale (n)
(MW) a reduction in the cost of producing something (as a car or a unit of electricity) brought about
especially by increased size of production facilitiesusually used in plural

diversity (n)
(MW) the condition of being diverse: VARIETY especially: the inclusion of diverse people (as people
of different races or cultures) in a group or organization <programs intended to promote diversity in
schools>
[] diverse (a) differing from one another: UNLIKE <people with diverse interests>
[] diversify (v) to make diverse: give variety to <diversify a course of study>
monotony (n)
(MW) tedious sameness
[] monotonous (a) tediously uniform or unvarying

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 refine (v)
(MW) to improve or perfect by pruning or polishing <refine a poetic style>
[] refinement (n)

homogeneous (a)
(MW) of uniform structure or composition throughout <a culturally homogeneous neighborhood>
[] homogeneity (n)
[] heterogeneous (a)
sophistication (n)
(MW) the process or result of becoming cultured, knowledgeable, or disillusioned especially:
CULTIVATION, URBANITY
[] sophisticated (a) deprived of native or original simplicity: having a refined knowledge of the ways
of the world cultivated especially through wide experience <a sophisticated lady>

economies of scale

amateur () traditional publishing company ()

GRE amateur
amateur will not last beyond amateurs are replaced by traditional publishing companies
amateur traditional publishing company
(A) (B) (C) amateur
diversity monotony traditional publishing company
diversity () monotony () (A) (B)

publishing firms traditional publishing companies

economies of scale ()
(D) (
(B) ) economies of scale (D) (A)
economies of scale
(A) (B) (D) (B)
(D) (A)

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(i) ______
(ii) ______

(A)

(D)

(B)

(E)

(C)

(F)

(A) (D)

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 10 (OG, p. 49, #1) (PPII, Test Preview, #4)

refreshing (a)
(MW) serving to refresh especially: agreeably stimulating because of freshness or newness <a refreshing
change of pace>
planet (n) ()
(MW) EARTHusually used with the
dispute (n)
(MW) verbal controversy: DEBATE
biodiversity (n)
(MW) biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and
animals
comprehensive (a) ()
(MW) covering completely or broadly: INCLUSIVE <comprehensive examinations> <comprehensive
insurance>
[] comprehensiveness (n)
biosphere (n)
(MW) the part of the world in which life can exist
enormous (a)
(MW) marked by extraordinarily great size, number, or degree especially: exceeding usual bounds or
accepted notions
gap (n)
(MW) an incomplete or deficient area <a gap in her knowledge>

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 sparse (a)
(MW) of few and scattered elements especially: not thickly grown or settled
[] sparseness (n)
diagnose (v) () ( )
(MW) to analyze the cause or nature of <diagnose the problem>

overshadow (v) ()
(MW) to exceed in importance: OUTWEIGH
(AL) to make (something) less enjoyable because of sadness, fear, or worryoften used as (be)
overshadowed
invalidate (v)
(MW) to make invalid especially: to weaken or destroy the cogency of
[] invalidation (n)
illuminate (v)
(MW) to bring to the fore (): HIGHLIGHT <a crisis can illuminate how interdependent we all are>
[] illumination (n)

enhance (v)
(MW) HEIGHTEN, INCREASE especially: to increase or improve in value, quality, desirability, or
attractiveness <enhanced the room with crown molding>
[] enhancement (n)
obscure (v)
(MW) to conceal or hide by or as if by covering
[] obscure (a) not readily understood or clearly expressed also: MYSTERIOUS
underscore (v)
(MW) to make evident: EMPHASIZE, STRESS <arrived early to underscore the importance of the
occasion>

plausible (a) (= possible)

(MW) appearing worthy of belief <the argument was both powerful and plausible>
[] plausibility (n)
hypothesis (n)
(MW) a tentative () assumption made in order to draw out and test its logical or empirical (
) consequences

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 entitlement (n)
(MW) a right to benefits specified especially by law or contract
superficial (a)
(MW) presenting only an appearance without substance or significance
[] superficiality (n)
refreshingdisputescomprehensivegapssparseness

refreshing comprehensive

The author does not allow facts to be (i) ______ by politics.

This author does not permit them (= political disputes) to (ii) ______
his comprehensive description.
allow permit politics political disputes
facts comprehensive description ( dispute ) ______
( refreshingcomprehensive )
does not refreshing, comprehensive
(C) (A) (B)
(D) (F) (E) (E)
(E) obscure obscure
overshadow (shadow)
(overshadow eclipse)invalidate
(A) (B) (A) (E)

(1) the enormous gaps in our knowledge ( gap )

(2) the sparseness of our observation ( sparseness )
(3) the (iii) ______
gapsparseness

(G) plausibility of our hypotheses our plausible hypotheses

(H) certainty of our entitlement our certain entitlement
(I) superficiality of our theories our superficial theories
+ hypotheses
entitlementtheories hypotheses/theories
plausiblecertainsuperficial certain

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superficial plausible
plausible = possible (MW) plausible (a) superficially
fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious <a plausible pretext ()> (
)
(I) (G)
plausible plausible
ETS (
) ETS (I) (I)
ETS
ETS

(i) ______
(ii) ______
(iii) ______

(A)

(D)

(G)

(B)

(E)

(H)

(C)

(F)

(I)

(A) (E) (I)

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the more, the more

the more ______, the more ______ () the more

the more the
more
11 (OG, p. 50, #2) (PPII, Test Preview, #5)

vain (a)
(MW) having or showing undue or excessive pride in ones appearance or achievements: CONCEITED
[] vanity (n) inflated () pride in oneself or ones appearance: CONCEIT
prone (a)
(MW) having a tendency or inclination: being likely <prone to forget names> <accident-prone>
handle (v)
(MW) to have overall responsibility for supervising or directing: MANAGE <a lawyer handles all my
affairs>
(AL) to deal with (a person, situation, etc.) successfully

temperance (n)
(MW) moderation in action, thought, or feeling: RESTRAINT
notorious (a) (= infamous)
(MW) generally known and talked of especially: widely and unfavorably known
[] notoriety (n) (= infamy)
eminent (a) (= famous)
(MW) exhibiting eminence () especially in standing above others in some quality or position:
PROMINENT
[] eminence (n)

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tumultuous (a)
(MW) marked by violent or overwhelming turbulence () or upheaval <tumultuous passions>
[] tumult (n) violent agitation of mind or feelings (= turbulence)
providential (a) (= lucky)
(MW) occurring by or as if by an intervention of Providence () <a providential escape>
(AL) formal: happening at a good time because of luck: LUCKY
dispassionate (a)
(MW) not influenced by strong feeling especially: not affected by personal or emotional involvement
<a dispassionate critic> <a dispassionate approach to an issue>
prone to violencesuccess

Caravaggio ( C)
______ success success (C)
(B) (C) (A)
C ______ prone to violence ()
(D) vain prone to violence
(E) (F) (D)

(handle)

GRE
(1) (2)

48


Caravaggio (i) ______
(ii) ______

(A)

(D)

(B)

(E)

(C)

(F)

(C) (D)

49

 12 (PBT, p. 52, #5)

laudatory (a)
(MW) of, relating to, or expressing praise <laudatory reviews>
[] laud (v) PRAISE, EXTOL (= praise)
personality (n)
(MW) the complex () of characteristics that distinguishes an individual or a nation or group
especially: the totality of an individuals behavioral and emotional characteristics

disparage (v)
(MW) to depreciate () by indirect means (as invidious () comparison): speak slightingly (
) about
[] disparaging (a)
disregard (v) (= neglect)
(MW) to pay no attention to: treat as unworthy of regard or notice

disappear (v)
(MW) to cease () to be (): pass out of existence or notice
[] disappearance (n)
emerge (v)
(MW) to become manifest (): become known <new problems emerged>
[] emergence (n)
coalesce (v)
(MW) to unite into a whole: FUSE <separate townships have coalesced into a single, sprawling colony>
[] coalescence (n)
fails to capturelike others before it

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, like others before it,
A newly published, laudatory biography of George Bernard Shaw fails to
capture the essence of his (= GBS) personality.
The more he (= GBS) is (i) ______, the more his (GBSs) true self (=
personality) seems to (ii) ______.
laudatory GBS fails to capture GBS

the more , the more , like others before it

, like other biographies before this biography this biography
fails to capture other previous biographies also fail to capture
GBS GBS
(A) (A) (A) GBS
fails to capture the essence of GBSs personality
(D)

the more he is discussed like others before it ()

George Bernard Shaw

(i) ______ (ii) ______

(A)

(D)

(B)

(E)

(C)

(F)

(A) (D)

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13 (OG, p. 89, #8, Medium)

misconception (n)
(AL) a wrong or mistaken idea <a common/popular misconception>
mirror (v) ()
(MW) to reflect in or as if in a mirror
convoluted (a)
(MW) INVOLVED, INTRICATE <a convoluted argument>

complicated (a)
(MW) difficult to analyze, understand, or explain <a complicated issue>
inconsequential (a) (= unimportant, trivial)
(MW) of no significance: UNIMPORTANT
involved (a) (= complex)
(MW) marked by extreme and often needless or excessive complexity
mirrorconvoluted

sentence structure mirrors thought = the more convoluted the structure, the
more ______ the ideasmirror ()

structure convoluted convoluted

(A) (F) involved MW
involved () in- (in) + volv- (turn) + -ed ()

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 (A)
(F) (B) (F)
(B) (F) (F)

(C) (D) (E) (F) (B) (F)

______
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(A) (F)

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 14 (PPII, Practice Test 2, V2, Medium, #6)

antithetical (a) (= opposite, contrast)

(MW) being in direct and unequivocal opposition
[] antithesis (n) OPPOSITION, CONTRAST <the antithesis of prose and verse>
profound (a) (= deep)
(MW) difficult to fathom () or understand
uncover (v)
(MW) to make known: bring to light: DISCLOSE, REVEAL <uncover the truth>

deep (a)
(MW) difficult to penetrate () or comprehend: RECONDITE <deep mathematical problems>
portentous (a) (= ominous)
(MW) of, relating to, or constituting a portent <suspense, portentous foreshadowing, hints of sinister and
violent mysteries>
(AL) giving a sign or warning that something usually bad or unpleasant is going to happen
<a portentous dream/event>
[] portent (n) something that foreshadows a coming event: OMEN, SIGN ()
banal (a)
(MW) lacking originality (), freshness, or novelty (): TRITE
[] banality (n)

consequence (n) ( of )
(MW) importance with respect to power to produce an effect <a mistake of no consequence>

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 antiquity (n)
(MW) the quality of being ancient ()
[] antique (a) existing since or belonging to earlier times: ANCIENT <antique trade routes to the
Orient>
simultaneous (a)
(MW) existing or occurring at the same time: exactly coincident ()
[] simultaneity (n)

elusive (a)
(MW) tending to elude: hard to comprehend or define <an elusive concept>
[] elude (v) to escape the perception, understanding, or grasp of <subtlety simply eludes them>
<victory continued to elude us>
contemporary (a)
(MW) happening, existing, living, or coming into being during the same period of time
[] contemporary (n) one that is contemporary with another
circumstantial (a) (= detailed)
(MW) marked by careful attention to detail: abounding in factual details <a circumstantial account of the
fight>
(AL) formal: providing or including the details of a particular situation or event <a circumstantial
account of the meeting>
antitheticalprofoundcomes entirely from

that sounded (i) ______ two somewhat antithetical truths

somewhat comes to
Historical research makes (two antithetical truths) seem (profound).
make A seem B A B antithetical ()
profound () GRE

(antithetical truths)
(profound)
antithetical profound ()
two somewhat antithetical truths antithetical profound
(A) deep profound (B) protentous
(C) banal

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 (
)
(ii) ______
written words knowledge of the past (E)
(D) consequence = importance
MW (F)
the more, the more () (
) profound ( the more, the more )
(G) (
) (H) (I) (I)
MW
(F) (H) ()

(i) ______
(ii) ______ (iii) ______

(A)

(D)

(G)

(B)

(E)

(H)

(C)

(F)

(I)

(C) (D) (G)

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15 (OG, p. 375, #16)

finesse (n)
(MW) skillful handling of a situation: adroit maneuvering
understate (v)
(MW) to state or present with restraint especially for effect
[] understatement (n)
at once (phr) ( and )
(MW) BOTH <at once funny and sad>
curious (a)
(MW) exciting attention as strange, novel (), or unexpected: ODD <a curious coincidence>
[] curiously (adv)
detached (a)
(MW) exhibiting an aloof () objectivity () usually free from () prejudice or selfinterest <a detached observer>
[] detachment (n)

undemonstrative (a)
(MW) restrained in expression of feeling: RESERVED
[] demonstrative (a) marked by display of feeling
panache (n)
(MW) dash or flamboyance () in style and action: VERVE
(AL) lots of energy and style <She played the role of hostess with great panache.>
unrestrained (a) (= uncontrolled)
(MW) not restrained: IMMODERATE, UNCONTROLLED <unrestrained proliferation of technology>
[] restrained (a) marked by restraint: not excessive or extravagant

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 gawky (a)
(MW) AWKWARD, CLUMSY <a gawky adolescent>
[] gawkiness (n)
unattractive (a)
(MW) not attractive: PLAIN, DULL
[] attractive (a) arousing interest or pleasure: CHARMING <an attractive smile>

overwhelm (v)
(MW) to overcome by superior force or numbers
deflect (v) ()
(MW) to turn aside: DEVIATE
(AL) to keep (something, such as a question) from affecting or being directed at a person or thing
draws ones attentionfinesse and understatement

GRE finesse, understatement,

curious ( ), panache, gawkiness, deflect ( )
at once intensely present and curiously detached (
) ETS undemonstrative, unrestrained,
unattractive
finesse,
understatement ( understated), panache, gawkiness ( gawky), deflect GRE
MW AL
at once intensely present and curiously detached
finesse intensely present understatement curiously detached (
) un- (not)
demonstrative ( demonstrate ), restrained ( restrain ), attractive

+ ()
panache, enthusiasm, gawkiness B
panache (n) dash or flamboyance in style and action: VERVE
() () panache

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(C) (B)
()
... ETS
(A) panache undemonstrative
un () + demonstrative ()
that draws ones attention

Belanger dances with an (undemonstrative panache) as if by seeking to (ii) ______ it

it attention ( )

he ( Belanger) manages to ... through finesse and understatement

finesse () draws ones attention ( panache)
B (at once) understatement ()
understatement understatement undemonstrative
B panache (D)
(E) (F)
(F)
deflect () ()

intensely present (
) curiously detached
curious odd detached GRE
(
) at once and (at once A and B)

(at once intensely present
and curiously detached)

59

Belanger (i) ______ (ii) ______

(A)

(D)

(B)

(E)

(C)

(F)

(A) (F)

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 16 (PPII, Practice Test 2, V2, Hard, #14)

whine (n)
(MW) a complaint uttered with or as if with a whine
[] whine (v) to utter a high-pitched plaintive () or distressed cry
wheedle (v)
(MW) to influence or entice by soft words or flattery
implore (v)
(MW) to call or pray for earnestly: ENTREAT <implored the crowd to be quiet>

supplicate (v)
(MW) to make a humble entreaty especially: to pray to God
[] supplication (n)
gratify (v) (= satisfy)
(MW) to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to <it gratified him to have his wife wear jewels>
[] gratification (n)
insolent (a) (= impudent)
(MW) exhibiting boldness or effrontery: IMPUDENT
[] insolence (n)
entreat (v)
(MW) to plead with especially in order to persuade: ask urgently <entreated his boss for another
chance>
[] entreaty (n)
willful (a)
(MW) obstinately and often perversely self-willed <a stubborn and willful child>
[] willfulness (n)

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 content (a)
(MW) CONTENTED, SATISFIED <was content with her life as it was>
[] contented (a) feeling or showing satisfaction with one's possessions, status, or situation <a
contented smile>
[] contentment (n)

______
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(A) (D)

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()

17 (PPII, Practice Test 2, V2, Medium, #5)

paleontology (n)
(MW) a science dealing with the life of past geological periods as known from fossil remains
[] paleontologist (n)
hypothesis (n)
(MW) a tentative () assumption made in order to draw out and test its logical or empirical (
) consequences
physicist (n)
(MW) a specialist in physics
geology (n)
(MW) a science that deals with the history of the earth and its life especially as recorded in rocks
[] geologist (n)
extinction (n)
(MW) the condition or fact of being extinct or extinguished also: the process of becoming extinct
<extinction of a species>
[] extinct (a)

please (v)
(MW) to give pleasure to: GRATIFY
nettle (v)
(MW) to arouse to sharp but transitory annoyance or anger

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exposition (n)
(MW) discourse or an example of it designed to convey information or explain what is difficult to
understand
(AL) the act of explaining something: clear explanation <The subject requires some exposition.>
objurgation (n)
(MW) a harsh rebuke ()
[] objurgate (v)

contemptuous (a)
(MW) manifesting, feeling, or expressing contempt
[] contempt (n) the act of despising: the state of mind of one who despises: DISDAIN
indifferent (a)
(MW) marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something: APATHETIC <indifferent to
suffering and poverty>
[] indifference (n)

(i) ______
(ii) ______ (iii) ______ Luis
Alvarez Walter Alvarez

(A)

(D)

(G)

(B)

(E)

(H)

(C)

(F)

(I)

(C) (F) (G)

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 18 (PPII, Practice Test 1, V2, Easy, #2)

ban (n)
(MW) legal or formal prohibition <a ban on beef exports>
implicate (v)
(MW) to involve as a consequence, corollary, or natural inference: IMPLY

imprudent (a) (= unwise)

(MW) not prudent: lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment <an imprudent investor>
[] prudent (a) characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: as shrewd in the
management of practical affairs <prudent investors>
fortuitous (a)
(MW) FORTUNATE, LUCKY <from a cost standpoint, the companys timing is fortuitous>
imminent (a) ()
(MW) ready to take place especially: hanging threateningly over ones head <was in imminent danger of
being run over ()>

1985
______
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(D)

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19 (OG, p. 499, #7)

relinquish (v)
(MW) to give over possession or control of: YIELD <few leaders willingly relinquish power>
halt (v) (= stop)
(MW) to bring to a stop <the strike halted subways and buses>
compel (v)
(MW) to drive or urge forcefully or irresistibly <hunger compelled him to eat>

imminent (a) ()
(MW) ready to take place especially: hanging threateningly over ones head <was in imminent danger of
being run over ()>
imprudent (a)
(MW) not prudent: lacking discretion (), wisdom, or good judgment <an imprudent investor>
[] prudent (a) characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: marked by wisdom or
judiciousness <prudent advice>

corroborate (v)
(MW) to support with evidence or authority: make more certain
[] corroboration (n)
publicize (v)
(MW) to bring to the attention of the public: ADVERTISE
[] publicity (n) the dissemination of information or promotional material
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 curtail (v)
(MW) to make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part <curtail the power of the executive
branch> <curtail inflation>
[] curtailment (n)

inconclusive (a)
(MW) leading to no conclusion or definite result <inconclusive evidence> <an inconclusive argument>
unsurprising (a)
(MW) not surprising or unexpected

1985 (CFCs)
CFCs (i) ______
(ii) ______ CFC
(iii) ______

(A)

(D)

(G)

(B)

(E)

(H)

(C)

(F)

(I)

(A) (F) (G)

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 20 (OG, p. 521, #18)

intimate (v) (= suggest)

(MW) to communicate delicately and indirectly: HINT
[] intimation (n)
strife (n)
(MW) bitter sometimes violent conflict or dissension () <political strife>
walkie-talkie (n)
(MW) a compact () easily transportable battery-operated radio transmitting and receiving set
thriller (n)
(MW) one that thrills () especially: a work of fiction or drama designed to hold the interest by the
use of a high degree of intrigue (), adventure, or suspense ()
apolitical (a)
(MW) having no interest or involvement in political affairs also: having an aversion () to politics or
political affairs

humdrum (a) (= dull)

(MW) MONOTONOUS (), DULL
political thrillerapolitical

This is the kind of movie that is conventionally described as a political thriller, but the
film is as apolitical as it is ______.

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______
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(D) (F)

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 21 (OG, p. 79, #6, Easy)

journal (n) (= diary)

(MW) a record of experiences, ideas, or reflections () kept regularly for private use

deteriorate (v) (= worsen)

(MW) to become impaired in quality, functioning, or condition: DEGENERATE <allowed a tradition of
academic excellence to deteriorate> <his health deteriorated>
damaged

As my eyesight began to ______, I spent a lot of time writing about it describing what I
saw as I looked out through damaged eyes.
damaged
(A) (D)
(A) (D) (B) (C) (E) (F)
(F) (B) (C) (E) (
)
it my eyesight began to ______ my eyesight
began to ______ eye journals

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______
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(A) (D)

71

 22 (PPII, Practice Test 2, V2, Easy, #5)

don (v) () (do on )

(MW) to put on (an article of clothing)
[] doff (v) (do off )
spectacles (n) (= glasses)
(MW) GLASSES
murky (a)
(MW) characterized by a heavy dimness () or obscurity () caused by or like that caused by
overhanging fog or smoke

prescience (n)
(MW) foreknowledge of events: human anticipation of the course of events: FORESIGHT
[] prescient (a)
clearheaded (a)
(MW) able to think clearly <stay calm and clearheaded>

discern (v)
(MW) to recognize or identify as separate and distinct: DISCRIMINATE <discern right from wrong>
dismiss (v)
(MW) to reject serious consideration of <dismissed the thought>

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(i) ______
(ii) ______
(iii) ______

(A)

(D)

(G)

(B)

(E)

(H)

(C)

(F)

(I)

(A) (E) (H)

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 23 (PPII, Practice Test 2, V2, Hard, #5)

journalism (n)
(MW) an academic study concerned with the collection and editing of news or the management of a
news medium
tackle (v)
(MW) to set about dealing with <tackle the problem>
trope (n)
(MW) a common or overused theme or device: CLICHE <the usual horror movie tropes>
marginal (a) ()
(MW) not of central importance <regards violence as a marginal rather than a central problem> also:
limited in extent, significance, or stature <had only marginal success with the business>
argue (v) ()
(MW) to prove or try to prove by giving reasons: MAINTAIN <asking for a chance to argue his case>
impulse (n)
(MW) a sudden spontaneous () inclination or incitement to some usually unpremeditated (
) action
furnish (v) (= provide)
(MW) SUPPLY, GIVE <furnished food and shelter for the refugees>
perspective (n)
(MW) the interrelation in which a subject or its parts are mentally viewed <places the issues in proper
perspective> also: POINT OF VIEW

marketable (a)
(MW) wanted by purchasers or employers: SALABLE <marketable securities> <marketable skills>
[] marketability (n)

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 objective (a)
(MW) expressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal
feelings, prejudices, or interpretations <objective art> <an objective history of the war> <an objective
judgment>
[] objectivity (n)
[] subjective (a) peculiar to a particular individual: PERSONAL <subjective judgments>
partisan (a)
(AL) strongly supporting one leader, group, or cause over another <partisan interests/loyalties/politics>
[] partisan (n) a firm adherent to a party (), faction (), cause (), or person especially:
one exhibiting blind, prejudiced, and unreasoning allegiance ()
[] partisanship (n)

denigrate (v)
(MW) to attack the reputation of: DEFAME <denigrate ones opponents>
[] denigration (n)

fringe (n) ()
(MW) something that is marginal, additional, or secondary to some activity, process, or subject <a fringe
sport>

(i) ______
(ii) ______ (iii)
______

(A)

(D)

(G)

(B)

(E)

(H)

(C)

(F)

(I)

(B) (E) (H)

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24 (PPII, Practice Test 1, V1, Medium, #6)

negative (n) ()
(MW) a negative photographic image on transparent material used for printing positive pictures also: the
material that carries such an image

forgery (n)
(MW) an act of forging especially: the crime of falsely and fraudulently making or altering a document
(as a check)

balloon (v) ()
(MW) to increase rapidly <ballooning prices>

discrepant (a) (= different)

(MW) being at variance: DISAGREEING <widely discrepant conclusions>
[] discrepancy (n)
duplicity (n)
(MW) contradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action especially: the belying of ones true
intentions by deceptive words or action

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(i) ______ 1990
(ii) ______
(iii) ______

(A)

(D)

(G)

(B)

(E)

(H)

(C)

(F)

(I)

(A) (D) (G)

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 25 (OG, p. 498, #6)

put a cash value on (phr) ...

ecology (n)
(MW) a branch of science concerned with the interrelationship of organisms and their environments
[] ecological (a)
filtration (n)
(MW) the process of filtering ()
forest (v)
(MW) to cover with trees or forest <land densely forested with firs ()>
watershed (n)
(MW) a region or area bounded peripherally by a divide () and draining ultimately to a particular
watercourse or body of water
valuation (n)
(MW) the act or process of valuing () specifically: appraisal () of property
figure (n)
(MW) a number symbol: NUMERAL, DIGIT
advocate (n)
(MW) one that defends or maintains () a cause or proposal
tar (v)
(MW) to defile () as if with tar <least tarred by the scandal>
[] tar (n)

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dispassionate (a)
(MW) not influenced by strong feeling especially: not affected by personal or emotional involvement <a
dispassionate critic> <a dispassionate approach to an issue>
problematic (a)
(MW) open to question or debate: QUESTIONABLE

redundant (a) ()
(MW) exceeding what is necessary or normal: SUPERFLUOUS
unsound (a)
(MW) not sound: not valid or true: INVALID, SPECIOUS <unsound beliefs>
understated (a)
(MW) avoiding obvious emphasis or embellishment <a powerful understated performance>

discredit (v)
(MW) to refuse to accept as true or accurate: DISBELIEVE <discredit a rumor>

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(i) ______
(ii) ______
(iii) ______

(A)

(D)

(G)

(B)

(E)

(H)

(C)

(F)

(I)

(B) (E) (H)

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but (= yet)
although (= though)
unlike
rather than
despite/in spite of
on the other hand

but (yet)

26 (PPII, Practice Test 2, V2, Easy, #6)

hyperbolize (v) (= exaggerate)

(MW) to exaggerate to a hyperbolic degree
[] hyperbolic (a)hyperbole (n) extravagant () exaggeration (as mile-high ice-cream
cones)
interweave (v)
(MW) to mix or blend together <interweaving his own insights ... with letters and memoirs>

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undercut (v) (= undermine)
(MW) to undermine or destroy the force, value, or effectiveness of <inflation undercuts consumer
buying power>

(i) ______
(ii) ______
(iii) ______

(A)

(D)

(G)

(B)

(E)

(H)

(C)

(F)

(I)

(B) (D) (I)

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 27 (OG, p. 382, #4)

circumspect (a) (= scrupulous)

(MW) careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences: PRUDENT <diplomacy
required a circumspect response>

deferential (a)
(MW) showing or expressing deference () <deferential attention>
[] deference (n) respect and esteem due a superior or an elder also: affected or ingratiating regard for
anothers wishes
intransigent (a)
(MW) characterized by refusal to compromise or to abandon an extreme position or attitude:
UNCOMPROMISING <intransigent in their opposition> <an intransigent attitude>
[] intransigence (n)
lax (a) ()
(MW) deficient in firmness: not stringent <lax control> <a lax foreman ()>
[] laxity (n)
obsequious (a)
(MW) marked by or exhibiting a fawning () attentiveness
[] obsequiousness (n)

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______
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(B) (F)

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 28 (OG, p. 78, #3, Easy)

notable (a)
(MW) worthy of note: REMARKABLE

timely (a) ()
(MW) coming early or at the right time <a timely decision> <timely payment>
uncomplicated (a)
(MW) not complex: SIMPLE <uncomplicated machinery>
[] complicated (a) difficult to analyze, understand, or explain <a complicated issue>
subjective (a) ()
(MW) peculiar to a particular individual: PERSONAL <subjective judgments>
butdefinite

but ()

(new, even
notable facts) (definite)
investigation search new, even notable facts such facts
but definite ()

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______

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(B)

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 29 (OG, p. 378, #21)

aquifer (n)
(MW) a water-bearing stratum of permeable rock, sand, or gravel
pump (v)
(MW) to raise (as water) with a pump ()

innocuous (a)
(MW) producing no injury: HARMLESS
feasible (a)
(MW) capable of being done or carried out <a feasible plan>
[] feasibility (n)
practicable (a)
(MW) capable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished: FEASIBLE <a practicable
plan>
minimal (a)
(MW) relating to or being a minimum: as the least possible <a victory won with minimal loss of life>
remedial (a)
(MW) intended as a remedy ()
[] remedy (n) something that corrects or counteracts
benign (a)
(MW) having no significant effect: HARMLESS <environmentally benign>
[] benignity (n)
save the acquifer

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(A) (F) (B) (C)
(D) (E)
the plan
The plan has passed a governmental environmental review but faces opposition from outdoor
and environmental groups.
(1) (2) but

levels ( pumping levels) save the aquifer (acquifer

the plan would save it) (A) (F)
save
(B) (C) plan
pumping levels The plan
The plan the plan
feasible, practicable
GRE

______

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(A) (F)

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 30 (PPII, Practice Test 2, V2, Easy, #15)

loathe (v) (= hate)

(MW) to dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance: DETEST
[] loath (a) unwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking: RELUCTANT

recondite (a)
(MW) difficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend: DEEP <a
recondite subject>
tactless (a)
(MW) marked by lack of tact <tactless comments> <tactless methods>
[] tact (n) a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid
offense
[] tactful (a) having or showing tact
malign (a)
(MW) having or showing intense often vicious ill will: MALEVOLENT
deft (a)
(MW) characterized by facility and skill
impolitic (a) (= unwise)
(MW) not politic: UNWISE
[] politic (a) characterized by shrewdness in managing, contriving, or dealing
loathe

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(B) (F) (B) (F)
secretly () publicly () but P
loathe () loathe
it = to say so (= Philby loathed the
host of the party) publicly ( Philby)
but
(B) (F)

Philby ______
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(B) (F)

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 31 (PPII, Practice Test 1, V2, Hard, #13)

irrefutable (a)
(MW) impossible to refute: INCONTROVERTIBLE <irrefutable proof>

dispense with (phr)

(MW) to set aside: DISCARD <dispensing with the usual introduction>
turn its back on (phr)
(MW) REJECT, DENY <would be turning ones back on history>

______

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(A) (B)

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 32 (OG, p. 498, #5)

yearn (v) ( for )

(MW) to long () persistently, wistfully (), or sadly <yearns to make a difference>
discern (v)
(MW) to see or understand the difference
[] discernible (a)

novelty (n)
(MW) something new or unusual
[] novel (a) new and not resembling something formerly known or used
flaw (n) ()
(MW) an imperfection or weakness and especially one that detracts from the whole or hinders
effectiveness <vanity was the flaw in his character> <a flaw in the books plot>
[] flawless (a)
[] flawlessness (n)

visionary (a)
(MW) having or marked by foresight () and imagination <a visionary leader>
<a visionary invention>
missinguncomfortable

GRE
(it = (i) ______)
but missing

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 they (= music
lovers) uncomfortable (= something missing) nothing discernible is (ii) ______
when (i) ______ is achieved

nothing () discernible is (ii) ______ = when (i) ______ (= it) is achieved

() (C) (D)

discernible in a world
where anything discernible is not (ii) ______ ()
(ii) ______

(i) ______
(ii) ______

(A)

(D)

(B)

(E)

(C)

(F)

(C) (D)

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particular (n) (= aspect in every particular)

(MW) an individual fact, point, circumstance, or detail <a hero in every particular>
avian (a)
(MW) of, relating to, or derived from birds <avian behavior> <avian species>

quirky (a)
(AL) unusual especially in an interesting or appealing way
[] quirkiness (n)
[] quirk (n) a peculiar trait: IDIOSYNCRASY
preeminent (a)
(MW) having paramount rank, dignity, or importance: OUTSTANDING, SUPREME
[] preeminence (n) the quality or state of being preeminent: SUPERIORITY
maladroit (a)
(MW) lacking adroitness: INEPT
[] maladroitness (n)

galvanize (v) ( )
(MW) to stimulate or excite as if by an electric shock <an issue that would galvanize public opinion>
befriend (v)
(MW) to become or act as a friend to
beguile (v)
(MW) to deceive by wiles ()
[] guile (n) deceitful cunning: DUPLICITY

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(i) ______ (ii) ______
Flyer

(A)

(D)

(B)

(E)

(C)

(F)

(B) (F)

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custom (n)
(MW) a usage or practice common to many or to a particular place or class or habitual with an
individual

latitude (n)
(MW) freedom of action or choice <students are allowed considerable latitude in choosing courses>
materialism (n) ()
(MW) a preoccupation () with or stress upon material rather than intellectual or spiritual things

impetuous (a) (= impulsive)

(MW) marked by impulsive vehemence or passion <an impetuous temperament>
[] impetuously (adv)
plod (v) ( )
(MW) to work laboriously and monotonously: DRUDGE
[] ploddingly (adv)
sporadic (a)
(MW) occurring occasionally, singly (), or in irregular or random instances <sporadic protests>
<a sporadic disease>
[] sporadically (adv)

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(i) ______
(ii) ______

(A)

(D)

(B)

(E)

(C)

(F)

(B) (E)

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referendum (n) ( referenda)

(AL) an event in which the people of a county, state, etc., vote for or against a law that deals with a
specific issue: a public vote on a particular issue <a referendum on independence>
business cycle (n) ( business = economy)
(MW) a cycle of economic activity usually consisting of recession, recovery, growth, and decline

peripheral (a) ( )
(AL) not relating to the main or most important part
[] periphery (n) the external boundary or surface of a body

personify (v)
(MW) to be the embodiment or personification of: INCARNATE <a teacher who personified patience>
erroneous (a)
(MW) containing or characterized by error: MISTAKEN <erroneous assumptions>
<gave an erroneous impression>
[] erroneously (adv)

(i) ______
(ii) ______
(iii) ______

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(A)

(D)

(G)

(B)

(E)

(H)

(C) ...

(F) ...

(I)

(B) (E) (I)

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gap (n)
(MW) a wide difference in character or attitude <the generation gap>
theorist (n)
(MW) a person who theorizes ()
experimentalist (n)
(MW) one who experiments () specifically: a person conducting scientific experiments
haughty (a)
(MW) blatantly () and disdainfully () proud
pugnacious (a)
(MW) having a quarrelsome or combative nature (): TRUCULENT
pragmatism (n)
(MW) a practical approach to problems and affairs <tried to strike a balance between principles and
pragmatism>
[] pragmatist (n)
jargon (n)
(MW) the technical terminology () or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group
hard-won (a)
(MW) gained by great effort
distant (a) ()
(MW) separated in a relationship other than spatial <a distant cousin> <the distant past>

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caricature (v)
(MW) to make or draw a caricature of: represent in caricature <the portrait caricatured its subject>
[] caricature (n) exaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics
()
lament (v)
(MW) to express sorrow, mourning, or regret for often demonstratively (): MOURN

deceive (v)
(MW) to practice deceit () also: to give a false impression
[] deception (n) the act of deceiving
[] deceit (n) the act or practice of deceiving: DECEPTION
collude (v)
(MW) CONSPIRE, PLOT <colluded to keep prices high>
[] collusion (n)
barrier (n)
(MW) something immaterial () that impedes or separates: OBSTACLE <behavioral barriers>
<trade barriers>

propagate (v) ()
(MW) to foster growing knowledge of, familiarity with, or acceptance of (as an idea or belief):
PUBLICIZE
[] propagation (n)
dismantle (v) ()
(MW) to take to pieces also: to destroy the integrity () or functioning of
[] dismantlement (n)
identify (v)
(MW) to establish the identity of
[] identity (n) the distinguishing character or personality of an individual: INDIVIDUALITY
gapcooperation

gap ()

(B) (C)

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caricature burlesque ()
But gap
(1)
(2) ()
(3)

These ( gap ) were the kinds of (ii) ______ that Dr.

Sonnenwald was able to (iii) ______.

Dr. Sonnenwald was able to (iii) ______ these kinds of (ii) ______.
cooperation (ii) (iii)
()
(H) ()
gap
gap (F)

(i) ______

(ii) ______ Dr. Sonnenwald (iii) ______

(A)

(D)

(G)

(B)

(E)

(H)

(C)

(F)

(I)

(A) (F) (H)

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