GRE Verbal Sample Questions Set S
Categories: GRE (The Graduate Records Examination)
Questions 28-37: Each question below begins with one word written in capital letters. Read the five answer choices that follow and choose the one that most nearly means the opposite of the original word.
Question.28. BURGEON:
A. abate
B. blossom
C. compound
D. augment
E. manifold
Answer: (a)
Question.29. VOLATILE:
A. variable
B. elastic
C. flighty
D. flippant
E. uniform
Answer: (e)
Question.30. OBLOQUY:
A. disgrace
B. laud
C. mishandle
D. exploit
E. decry
Answer: (b)
Question.31. CACOPHONY:
A. dissonant
B. raucous
C. consonant
D. inharmonious
E. rude
Answer: (c)
Question.32. INSIDIOUS:
A. treacherous
B. wily
C. toxic
D. candid
E. perfidious
Answer: (d)
Question.33. INEXORABLE:
A. resolute
B. steadfast
C. stubborn
D. compliant
E. immobile
Answer: (d)
Question.34. IMPEDE:
A. hinder
B. forestall
C. overslaugh
D. bar
E. cooperate
Answer: (e)
Question.35. PLAINTIVE:
A. lamenting
B. exalting
C. melancholy
D. deploring
E. piteous
Answer: (b)
Question.36. REPROOF:
A. eulogize
B. reproach
C. chide
D. admonish
E. rebuke
Answer: (a)
Question.37. ANOMALOUS:
A. singular
B. exceptional
C. foreign
D. prodigious
E. customary
Answer: (e)
Question.38. VERITY:
A. accuracy
B. veracity
C. authenticity
D. misrepresentation
E. frankness
Answer: (d)
You should have an idea of the kinds of questions you might see on the GRE Verbal after reading these sample questions. To score better in the test, keep up your practise and familiarise yourself with a wide variety of vocabulary words.
Please note that these are simplified examples; actual GRE questions could be trickier and call for more in-depth solutions. For the most accurate simulation of the test, it's critical to become familiar with the GRE's structure and format and practise using approved GRE study materials.