Set 23 - GRE Mock 1 - Part 5

Question 1

Valediction (n.)

Answer 1

The show must go on is Freddie Mercury’s end of life valediction.
(to say goodbye formally)

Question 2

Uncanny (adj.)

Answer 2

Omicron’s uncanny ability to spread among human hosts, especially those who have been fully vaccinated.
uncanny coincidence.
(strange - hard to explain)

Question 3

Supersede (v.)

Answer 3

The new edition of the book will soon supersede the previous one.
(replace, supplant)

Question 4

Malodorous (adj.)

Answer 4

Leaking taps and malodorous drains.
repel insects with malodorous sprays.
(smelly)

Question 5

Redolent (adj.)

Answer 5

Shajarian is a name redolent of arts and culture in Iran.
A rich, inky, redolent wine.
(fragrant, with sweet smell, odorous, reminiscent of something)

Question 6

Noisome (adj.)

Answer 6

Noisome slums
Noisome smell
(unpleasant, annoying)

Question 7

Anodyne (adj.)

Answer 7

After the first argument I suggested that they stick to more anodyne topics of conversation.
(Expressed in a way that won’t offend people, painkiller)

Question 8

Pecuniary (adj.)

Answer 8

They joined forces with him solely because of pecuniary reasons. They were promised land in return for their assistance.
(relating or consisting of money = financial)