Test your basic knowledge |

GRE Wordlist: Meanings - Complete Sentences

Subjects : english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Enthusiastic applause When Placido Domingo came on stage in the first act of La Boheme - he was greeted by a tremendous ________.






2. Porous; allowing passage through Glass is ________ to light.






3. Pertaining to the lungs In his researches on ________ diseases - he discovered many facts about the lungs of animals and human beings.






4. Occurring in an unexpected and contrary manner It is ________ that his success came when he least wanted it.






5. Boisterous mirth The ________ is improper on this solemn day of mourning.






6. Clumsy person The delivery boy is an awkward ________.






7. Not earthly; weird There is an ________ atmosphere in her work that amazes the casual observer.






8. Queer and amusing He was a popular guest because his ________ anecdotes were always entertaining.






9. Cut away; cut out When you ________ the dead and dying limbs of a tree - you not only improve its appearance but also enhance its chances of bearing fruit.






10. Person who maintains opinions contrary to the doctrines of the church She was punished by the Spanish Inquisition because she was a ________.






11. Copy Are you going to hang this ________ of the Declaration of Independence in the classroom or in the auditorium?






12. Luxuriate; take pleasure in warmth ________ing on the beach - she relaxed so completely that she fell asleep.






13. Prevent by taking action in advance By setting up a prenuptial agreement - the prospective bride and groom hoped to ________ any potential arguments about money in the event of a divorce.






14. Whimsical idea; extravagant metaphor He was an entertaining companion - always expressing himself in amusing ________s and witty turns of phrase.






15. Obligated; indebted Since I do not wish to be ________ to anyone - I cannot accept this favor.






16. Deputize; pass to others It ________d upon us - the survivors - to arrange peace terms with the enemy.






17. Lounge about They ________ed around in their chairs watching television.






18. Gratifying the senses The nobility during the Renaissance led ________ lives.






19. Massive Writing a dictionary is a ________ task.






20. Beautiful writing; excellent penmanship - As we examine ancient manuscripts - we became impressed with the ________ of the scribes.






21. Link as in a chain It is difficult to understand how these events could ________ as they did without outside assistance.






22. Lasting; surviving Keats believed in the ________ power of great art - which outlast its creator's brief lives.






23. Person who verbally harasses others The ________ kept interrupting the speaker with rude remarks.






24. Bringing into conformity with reason All attempts at ________ at this time are doomed to failure; tempers and emotions run too high for intelligent thought to prevail.






25. Fall sharply Stock prices ________ed as Wall Street reacted to the rise in interest rates.






26. Swagger; assumed air of defiance The ________ of the young criminal disappeared when he was confronted by the victims of his brutal attack.






27. Nourish; educate; foster The head Start program attempts to ________ prekindergarten children so that they will do well when they enter public school.






28. Pure; spotless The West Point cadets were ________ as they lined up for inspection.






29. Crafty; double-dealing I do not think he will be a good embassador because he is not accustomed to the ________ maneuverings of foreign diplomats.






30. Every two years The group held ________ meetings instead of annual ones.






31. State of violent agitation We were frightened by the ________ of the ocean during the storm.






32. Stikingly bright; shining with intense heat If you leave on an ________light bulb - it quickly grows too hot to touch.






33. Bottomless His arrogance is exceeded only by his ________ ignorance.






34. Following; later In ________ lessons - we shall take up more difficult problems.






35. Pertaining to money I never expected a ________ reward for my work in this activity.






36. Daring; bold Audiences cheered as Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia made their ________ - death-defying leap to freedom and escaped Darth Vader's troops.






37. Vain about dress and appearance He tried to imitate the ________ manner of the young men of the court.






38. Pride - haughtiness The ________ of the nobility was resented by the middle class.






39. Artificial; pretended His ________ mannerisms irritated may of us who had known him before his promotion.






40. Disobedient; lawless The only way to curb this ________ mob is to use tear gas.






41. Overpowering; irresistible in effect The prosecutor presented a well-reasoned case - but the defense attorney's ________ arguments for leniency won over the jury.






42. Sentry; lookout Though camped in enemy territory - Bledsoe ignored the elementary precaution of posting ________s around the encampment.






43. To strip a priest or minister of church authority We knew the minister had violated church regulations - but we had not realized his offense was serious enough to cause him to be ________ed.






44. Lavish; rich I cannot recall when I have had such a ________ Thanksgiving feast.






45. Lead-coloredl; black and blue; ashen; enraged His face was so ________ with rage that we were afraid that he might have an attack of apoplexy.






46. Stylish; sporty He wore his hat at a ________ and jaunty angle.






47. Payments make to an ex-spouse after divorce Because Tony had supported Tina through medical school - on their divorce he asked the court to award him a month in ________.






48. Skillful His ________ handling of the delicate situation pleased his employers.






49. Letter The ambassador received a ________ from the Secretary of State.






50. Gay; joyous; careless Shelley called the skylark a "________ spirit" because of its happy song.







Sorry!:) No result found.

Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?


Let me suggest you:

Browse all subjects

Browse all tests

Most popular tests



Major Subjects

Tests & Exams


AP
CLEP
DSST
GRE
SAT
GMAT

Browse all subjects

Browse all tests

Most popular tests