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Comprehension involves understanding a passage, completing sentences logically, detecting grammatical or usage errors and interpreting figurative language. You need to identify the main idea, supporting details, tone, implied meaning and the relationship between clues in the passage and the answer choices.

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681. There is no doubt that Larry is a genuine _: he excels at telling stories that fascinate his listeners.

  • A. Braggart
  • B. Pilferer
  • C. Connoisseur
  • D. Raconteur

Explanation: A raconteur is a person who is skilled at telling engaging and entertaining stories, which fits Larry's ability to fascinate his listeners…

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Correct answer: Raconteur

682. Some students are _ and want to take only the courses for which they see immediate value.

  • A. Theoretical
  • B. Impartial
  • C. Pragmatic
  • D. Idealistic

Explanation: Pragmatic students are practical and focused on immediate benefits, wanting to take courses that have direct application or value, rather…

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Correct answer: Pragmatic

683. The mind of a bigot is like the pupil of the eye; the more light you pour upon it, the more it will _.

  • A. Blink
  • B. Dilate
  • C. Stare
  • D. Contract

Explanation: The metaphor suggests that just as the pupil of the eye contracts (or gets smaller) when exposed to more light, the mind of a bigot will…

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Correct answer: Contract

684. I have no _ motive in offering this advice; I seek no personal advantage or honor.

  • A. Nominal
  • B. Altruistic
  • C. Ulterior
  • D. Disinterested

Explanation: The sentence suggests that the speaker has no hidden or secret motive (ulterior motive) in offering advice, implying that their intention…

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Correct answer: Ulterior

685. Your _ remarks spoil the effect of your speech; try not stray from your subject.

  • A. Innocuous
  • B. Digressive
  • C. Derogatory
  • D. Persistent

Explanation: The sentence suggests that the speaker's remarks are straying from the main topic (digressive), which detracts from the overall impact of…

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Correct answer: Digressive

686. Because his time was limited, Weng decided to read the _ novel War and Peace in _ edition.

  • A. Word ... an unedited
  • B. Famous .... A modern
  • C. lengthy .... An abridged
  • D. Romantic ... an autographed

Explanation: The sentence suggests that Weng chose to read an abridged (shortened or condensed) edition of the lengthy novel "War and Peace" due to his…

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Correct answer: lengthy .... An abridged

687. The new building was expansive; its _ foundation allowed for wider hallways than the previous building.

  • A. Shallow
  • B. Broad
  • C. Small
  • D. Fancy

Explanation: The sentence suggests that the new building's broad (wide or expansive) foundation enabled the construction of wider hallways, which is a…

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Correct answer: Broad

688. Breaking with established artistic traditions, Dali' was a genius whose _ works infuriated the traditionalists of his day.

  • A. Heterodox
  • B. Insignificant
  • C. Magnanimous
  • D. Uncontroversial

Explanation: Heterodox refers to something or someone that deviates from established or orthodox beliefs, practices, or traditions.

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Correct answer: Heterodox

689. The addition of descriptive details to the basic information serves to _ the book by producing a fuller account.

  • A. Invalidate
  • B. Objectify
  • C. Incite
  • D. Enrich

Explanation: The sentence suggests that adding descriptive details to the basic information enhances and expands the account, making it more vivid and…

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Correct answer: Enrich

690. After years of diverging from each other, Sadie and Patrick finally found their lives running along a _ course.

  • A. Different
  • B. Parallel
  • C. Pleasant
  • D. Singular

Explanation: The sentence suggests that after years of moving in different directions (diverging), Sadie and Patrick's lives are now moving in a…

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Correct answer: Parallel

691. The increasingly popular leader of America's second largest tribe. Cherokee Chief Wilma Man killer has _ the myth that only males could be leader in American Indian government.

  • A. Shattered
  • B. Perpetuated
  • C. Exaggerated
  • D. Confirmed

Explanation: The sentence suggests that Wilma Mankiller, as a female leader, has broken or shattered the myth that only males can hold leadership…

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Correct answer: Shattered

692. The commission of inquiry censured the senator for his _ expenditure of public funds, which they found to be _ .

  • A. Flagrant .... Cursory
  • B. Improper ..... Vindicated
  • C. Lavish .... Unjustifiable
  • D. Judicious .... Blameworthy

Explanation: The sentence suggests that the commission of inquiry criticized the senator for his excessive and extravagant (lavish) spending of public…

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Correct answer: Lavish .... Unjustifiable

693. The selection committee for the exhibit was amazed to see such fine work done by a mere

  • A. Connoisseur
  • B. Artist
  • C. Amateur
  • D. Entrepreneur

Explanation: The word "mere" in the sentence implies that the committee was surprised to see such high-quality work from someone who is not a…

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Correct answer: Amateur

694. The teacher suspected cheating when he noticed the pupil's _ glances at his classmate's paper.

  • A. Futile
  • B. Sporadic
  • C. Furtive
  • D. Cold

Explanation: Furtive means secretive, stealthy, or sneaky, often implying that someone is trying to conceal their actions.

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Correct answer: Furtive

695. Lacking the time to examine the treatise in its entirety, the editors asked the author to provide them with _ instead

  • A. A compendium
  • B. Dissertation
  • C. Elaboration
  • D. Facsimile

Explanation: A compendium is a concise summary or abridgment of a larger work, often highlighting the main points or key information.

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Correct answer: A compendium

696. Since the propensity to migrate has persisted in every epoch, its explanation requires a theory to _ any particulate period of time

  • A. Tailored
  • B. Unconscious of
  • C. Independent of
  • D. Anomalous in

Explanation: The sentence suggests that the propensity to migrate is a persistent phenomenon across various time periods, and therefore, a theory…

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Correct answer: Independent of

697. They tried to test the rat's _; to see how the rat adjusted to the changing conditions.

  • A. Reflection
  • B. Stamina
  • C. Adaptability
  • D. Sociability

Explanation: Adaptability refers to the ability of an organism to adjust to changes in its environment or circumstances.

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Correct answer: Adaptability

698. In a revolutionary development in technology, several manufactures now make biodegradable forms of plastic; some plastic rings, for example gradually _ when exposed to sunlight.

  • A. Harden
  • B. Stagnate
  • C. Inflate
  • D. Decompose

Explanation: Decompose means to break down or disintegrate, often due to natural processes like exposure to sunlight, heat, or microorganisms.

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Correct answer: Decompose

699. The young man was quickly promoted when his employers saw how _ he was.

  • A. Indigent
  • B. Indifferent
  • C. Assiduous
  • D. Lethargic

Explanation: Assiduous means working carefully and diligently, showing dedication and enthusiasm.

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Correct answer: Assiduous

700. Because it arrives so early in the season before many other birds the robin has been called the _ of spring.

  • A. Hostage
  • B. Autocrat
  • C. Compass
  • D. Harbinger

Explanation: A harbinger is a person or thing that signals the approach or arrival of something else, often used to describe something that indicates…

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Correct answer: Harbinger
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