Practice Test (Verbal Reasoning) Flashcards

Select the word: "The scientist remained ______ in the face of repeated failures, convinced that her hypothesis would eventually be vindicated."

Answer: undaunted

"Undaunted" means not discouraged, fitting her continued conviction.

Text Completion: "Critics dismissed the film as ______, arguing that its sentimentality undermined any genuine emotional impact."

Answer: maudlin

"Maudlin" means excessively sentimental, matching the critics' complaint.

Sentence Equivalence: Choose a word equivalent to "candid": "His ______ assessment of the project's flaws earned respect from his peers."

Answer: frank

"Frank" is a synonym for "candid," meaning honest and direct.

Reading Comprehension: An author who concedes a point "for the sake of argument" is most likely:

Answer: temporarily granting a claim to advance reasoning

Conceding "for the sake of argument" means provisionally accepting a claim to reason further.

Select the word: "The treaty was an uneasy ______, satisfying neither nation but preventing further bloodshed."

Answer: compromise

Satisfying neither side while preventing conflict describes a "compromise."

Text Completion: "Once a ______ defender of tradition, the senator startled colleagues by championing sweeping reform."

Answer: staunch

"Staunch" means firmly loyal, heightening the surprise of his reversal.

Which pair completes the sentence equivalently: "The lecture was so ______ that several audience members dozed off."

Answer: soporific / dull

"Soporific" and "dull" both describe something tediously sleep-inducing.