GRE Mock 3 - Part 3

Question 1

Soft pedal (v.)

Answer 1

The refusal to soft-pedal the age difference prevents the film from sinking into sentiment.
The administrator’s decision to soft pedal the missile program.
(To make something less important or urgent than it really is play down something usually unpleasant.)

Question 2

Warp (v.)

Answer 2

1. The door must be warped. it does not close properly.
2. Don’t let you dislike of her warp your judgement.
   (1. to become bent or twisted. 2. to influence something in a way that is harmful to the way someone thinks or behave.)

Question 3

Distend (v.)

Answer 3

a distended stomach.
The piecrust was not punctured so steam built up from inside and the crust distended. creating an over-cleaning project where hopes of dinner was expected.
(to swell or to make something swell because of the pressure from inside.)

Question 4

Cave in (v.)

Answer 4

Collapse - break down (literally or metaphorically)

Question 5

Putative (adj.)

Answer 5

The full name of the author is unknown but she is the putative author.
The putative father of the child.
(Believed and accepted by most people but with a sense of doubt.)

Question 6

Superintendent (n.)(c.)

Answer 6

The school’s move against traditional homework seems to have support from the superintendent and some board members.
(a person who oversees and manages an organization - usually a school district)

Question 7

Derogation (n.)

Answer 7

The derogation of women has exacerbated in Afghanistan.
The derogation from EC law.
(A communication that belittles somebody- disparagement – deprecation
The partial abolition of a law)

Question 8

Pertinacity (n.)

Answer 8

The pertinacity of her affection.

sticking with something no matter what - perseverance

Question 9

Comity (n.)

Answer 9

She insisted that she preferred comity and collaboration to tension.
(A state of harmony and mutual civility and respect)

Question 10

Shoulder (v.)

Answer 10

The residents are asked to shoulder the costs of repair.

Take the responsibility of something usually unpleasant.

Question 11

stem (v.)

Answer 11

The nurse did her best to stem the bleeding.
an attempt to stem the rise of unemployment.
(stop or restrict - stop the development of something undesirable.)

Question 12

Perforce (adv.)

Answer 12

Because it is necessary - due to force

Question 13

accretion (n.)

Answer 13

The actual particulars of the event are unclear, obscured by the accretion of myth.
The slow accretion of new functions permits the city to work more or less through the centuries.
(A layer of substance that gradually forms on something
A gradual process by which new things are added and something gradually gets bigger = accumulation)

Question 14

anathematize (v.)

Answer 14

The recent narration of inclusivity was a drive to accept rather than anathematize the other.
Trump’s election allowed the democrats the anathematize the whole American right wing.
(condemn - curse)

Question 15

Anathematic (adj.)

Answer 15

For many the idea of coming to the assistance of a rival was more than unpleasant, it was anathematic.
(مثل فحش)

Question 16

Meretricious (adj.)

Answer 16

meretricious research
meretricious praise
(something that is attractive but not of real value or is not based on truth.)

Question 17

bristle (v.)

Answer 17

Many critics have come to bristle at the very mention of his books, but to the general public the appeal of his fiction is undiminished.
(to show that you are very angry or annoyed
bristle with rage - bristle at)

Question 18

Overwrought (adj.)

Answer 18

Clara was tired and overwrought after all the problems of the last few days.
But our existence while prosperous is banal and overwrought.
(very upset and nervous - also a bit much / overdone)

Question 19

Panegyric (n.)(c.)

Answer 19

Trump’s panegyrics to Kim raised the expectations that the Hanoi summit will end up is some sort of deal.
(official statement or speech of praise)

Question 20

Lowly (adj.)

Answer 20

It proved a lowly position for him but he did what he needed to feed his family and keep a roof over their heads.
(1. humble 2. low in rank, state, petty, not important)

Question 21

Fusty (adj.)

Answer 21

Fusty old academics
I met so many resourceful minsters who, during the pandemic, shed their fusty understanding of ministry for a more refreshing sense of vocation.
(something that smells because of being old - for people and ideas = old fashioned)

Question 22

Forswear (v.)

Answer 22

we are forswearing the use of chemical weapons for any reason.
I had decided for purpose of solidarity to forswear alcohol for the duration.
(officially reject, disavow, renounce- to stop doing something or promise to stop doing it.)

Question 23

Totem (n.)(c.)

Answer 23

Sport stars are totemic figures, representative of the city or country for which they compete.
(symbol - emblem)

Question 24

Jibe (n.)(c.)

Answer 24

Giving and taking jibes and insults is a usual part of being a fanatic fan.
(unkind remarks intended to make someone look silly)

Question 25

Aspersion (n.)(c.)

Answer 25

No one is casting aspersions on you or your men.

an unkind remark or an unfair judgement

Question 26

Slur (n.c.)

Answer 26

An unfair criticism that is intended to make people dislike someone or something – slur on / slur against

Question 27

Purview (n.)

Answer 27

A fuller description of the names and contributors is outside of the purview of this study.
New thoughts have been introduced to produce a book remarkable for its purview and ambition.
(range, horizon - within purview / outside purview)

Question 28

Raillery (n. uc.)

Answer 28

Devi was happy that the raillery nature of her relationship with Ben was restored.
(friendly joking about someone - banter)

Question 29

Madcap (adj.)

Answer 29

This is a madcap scheme.
Much of the doings was madcap but in retrospect it sure was fun.
(crazy)

Question 30

Taint (v.)

Answer 30

He argues that his trial was tainted by negative publicity.
The water had been tainted with a deadly toxin.
(If something taints something it damages it and makes it look bad.
2. to damage something by adding an unwanted substance to it. )