Some Good SCs..

[eagle]

Hi, was going through GRE verbal workout- princeton review- came across the following tricky ones- try them.I hope this is not a repetetion.....havent checked.

1.In science,______ is only conjecture until it is proven or disproved by______ experimentation.
a. a hypothesis....rigorous
b.a prediction......controversial
c. an abstraction....cursory
d.a theory....public
e. a deliberation...thorough

2. The issue of capital punishment draws a highly charged response, each side refusing to see the merits of the other's position, unwilling to ______ or engage in ______ of any kind.
a. evaluate....imputations
b.demur....conversation
c.compromise....reprisals
d.advamce...formulations
e.yield...discourse.

3.Although Jonathan himself admitted that he had yet to master the piano, his _____ could not be doubted with the ______ with which he performed the concerto.
a.rectitude...ardor
b.competence...ineptitude
c.ungainliness...expression
d. proficiency....facility
e.virtuosity...simplicity

4.Although law is often perceived to be _____ it is not, in fact, expressive of objective truths:law is a contract created by society to regulate the interactions among its members, and as such, law is ______.
a.even-handed...a statute
b.expedient....an invention
c.universal....a construct
d.politic....an execution
e.logical...ratiocination

5.During her lectures ,Professor Hsing speaks as eloquently and effectively as she writes , thus earning from her students the moniker "queen of ______".
a. debate
b.logic
c.metaphor
d.bombast
e.rhetoric

6. Some historians have portrayed the reformers of the Progressive era as people_____ seeking to improve the lives of the lower class; other historians, however, have interpreted the reformers' efforts at betterment as an attempt to control and _____.
a.intentionally...convert
b.consciously...amend
c.earnestly....confirm
d.surreptiously...civilize
e.honestly....constrain

7.The scientific interest with which impressionist artists studied nature proved to be limiting; however, their movement produced an aesthetic revolution, successfully_____ the academic standards of the time.
a.promulgating
b.eschewing
c.repudiating
d.objectifying
e.plundering

8.Unfortunately , Jeannie's shy demeanor was often misinterpreted by those who did not know her:indeed , strangers typically construed her _____ behavior as coyness.
a.unresponsive
b.supercilious
c.amenable
d.acquiescent
e.demure

9.The Reformation was, in large part, responsible for the _____ of life, because it rejected the hold of the church on society and_____ instead the import of personal responsibility and individual freedom.
a. sublimation...emphasized
b.appreciation...highlighted
c.revitalization...imbued
d.abnegation...imparted
e.secularization...cited

I found all of these confusing in some way or the other-see how you get along with them.Best of luck.
Will post answers in some time.

[Psyoutlaw]

Eagle,

I am going to give it a shot:

1) A
2) E
3) E
4) D - Tough One
5) E
6) E
7) A
8) D
9) D

What are the answers Eagle? When are you taking your exam?

Psyoutlaw

[eagle]

Hey Psyoutlaw, sorry for the delay- the answers are-
1-a
2-e
3-d
4-c
5-e
6-e
7-c
8-e
9-e
You have made similar mistakes..Ill write down the explanations for those-

in 3.- they say virtuosity is a very high degree of competence- hence d instead.
in 4.-The clues in the sentence are 'expressive of objective truths' and 'created by society' for the first and second blanks resp.Hence..c
in 7.- [8)]I too thought the impressionist movement had a good effect on academic standards from the sentence- but what is expected from the sentence is a negative one- i.e. the impressionist movement actually went against academics..hence c.
in8.-This is a very simple looking one-but maybe I too should have paid more attention to all the choices..- because e does fit in..
in 9.it was mostly because of cited that I chose e-which turned out right. acc. to the explanation 'rejected the hold of the church on society 'is a clue for the first blank.

My exam is on october 17th..and Im starting to worry abt it (get a feeling in my stomach when I remember)- when is yours?

[Psyoutlaw]

Eagle,

Thanks for posting the practice problems. I was actually in a hurry when I answered them, but I was wrong still. My GRE test date is Sept. 9. Right now I feel really good about my chances but I am still nervous by not knowing what scores will appear when I complete my exam. By no means am I expecting 800s. I will be content as long as I am around my PowerPrep scores. I just can't wait to get it over with so that I can begin studying for my Psychology Subject test. The GRE is ALWAYS on my mind, I am ready to conquer it.

Best of Luck,
Psyoutlaw

[Vinay]

Best Of Luck dude :-))))))))

u will definately conquer it :-)))))))))))))

[Psyoutlaw]

Thanks Vinay, those words from you mean SO much.

Best of Luck 2 You 2 Vinay,

Psyoutlaw

[Svetyk]

Hi Guys,
Could you please explain the 5th solution, because I'm a bit confused by it. I think (E) fits even better than (C), and I can't find the way to select between them.
Good luck with you GRE in the nearest future , and I am sure you'll do the best! Cheers, Svetlana

[Psyoutlaw]

Rhetoric - the art of speaking or writing effectively.
Metaphor - a figure of speech.

Now do you see the clear distinction?

Rhetoric is the best solution for number 5.

Psyoutlaw

[Svetyk]

Hi Psyoutlaw,
yep, I see the distinction, but I don't see the reason why the students couldn't nickname their teacher as "queen of metaphor". Simply, why not? It holds the similar meaning even though metaphor is not the art - the lecturer's language being well-figurative and effective (metaphors are kind of sophisticated language tool, aren't they?) Please, could you clear that further on?
Best Regards, Svetlana

[eagle]

Hi everyone-
Svetlana- I think rhetoric is right too-like Psyoutlaw says..and also- I think it is in usage- like Ive heard 'queen/king of rhetoric 'used for good talkers... hope that helps.
Psyoutlaw, your confidence is very encouraging.That's the spirit dude! I havent studied Psychology as a subject- but am looking forward to any questions /discussions on the psychology forum- you will post stuff,right?. I think its a great subject- and can help anyone in everyday life. I think I can participate to an extent.:o