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Description: GRE Sentence Equivalence
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Directions: Select the two answer choices that, when used to complete the sentence, fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole and produce completed sentences that are alike in meaning.

Certain scriptures regularly challenged women to disprove that they were inferior — to not agree was________.

  1. blasphemous

  2. hearsay

  3. gossip

  4. illogical

  5. heresy

  6. preposterous


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(1) Correct; the clue is in the use of 'scriptures' which signifies a religious book. Not agreeing with something that's written in the book of religion would be considered blasphemous. Also, there is a similar word in 'heresy'. (2) Incorrect; the blank requires a word that supplies the necessary connection with 'scriptures'. 'Hearsay' and 'gossip' don't have any obvious connection with it.
(3) Incorrect; the blank requires a word that can form a connection with 'scriptures'. (4) Incorrect; the word does not fit the sentence which has religious overtones. (5) Correct; the clue is in the use of 'scriptures' which signifies a religious book. Not agreeing with something that's written in the book of religion would be considered heresy. Also, there is a similar word in 'blasphemous'. (6) Incorrect; the word does not fit the sentence which has religious overtones.

Directions: Select the two answer choices that, when used to complete the sentence, fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole and produce completed sentences that are alike in meaning.

The problem solving is aided by maintaining a sensitivity to other individual's feelings and ________ and coming to the realization that there is no clear cut wrong or right in regard.

  1. wishes

  2. misconceptions

  3. perceptions

  4. viewpoints

  5. desires

  6. delusions


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(1) Incorrect; the sentence requires a word that would relate to differences in 'realization of no clear cut wrong or right'. (2) Incorrect; the sentence requires a word that can continue the idea and relate both to 'feelings' and space for personal interpretation. (3) Correct; the sentence requires a word that can continue the idea and relate both to 'feelings' and room for differences in personal opinion. Both 'perceptions' and 'viewpoints' fit the bill. (4): Correct; the sentence requires a word that can continue the idea and relate both to 'feelings' and room for differences in personal opinion. Both 'viewpoints' and 'perceptions' fit the bill. (5): Incorrect; the sentence hinges on the premise that there are differences in opinion. Hence, the blank has to convey the same. (6): Incorrect; the sentence requires a word that can continue the idea and relate both to 'feelings' and space for personal interpretation.

Directions: Select the two answer choices that, when used to complete the sentence, fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole and produce completed sentences that are alike in meaning.

Indeed, the reception she received in Jerusalem - where she was ________ by irate Jews and angry Palestinians - suggests that Blackstone's dictum holds in her case.

  1. booed

  2. lambasted

  3. eulogized

  4. heckled

  5. cornered

  6. extolled


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(1) This is correct as the sentence clearly mentions 'irate and angry' crowds. 'Booed' and 'heckled' provide the correct options. (2) This is incorrect simply because there is no matching option for it. (3) This is incorrect because it goes against the message of the sentence. 'Irate & angry' crowds on both sides would not praise someone. (4) This is correct as the sentence clearly mentions 'irate and angry' crowds. 'Booed' and 'heckled' provide the correct options. (5) This is incorrect simply because there is no matching option for it. (6) This is incorrect because it goes against the message of the sentence. 'Irate & angry' crowds on both sides would not praise someone.

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