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Can anyone tell me whats the exact no. of question in real GRE Verbal... In all the tests its 38.. But in barrons its 30. What about real GRE??

28. PARTITION: (A) unify (B) mollify © nullify (D) indemnify (E) fortify 29. ABHOR: (A) greatly admire (B) promise absolutely © inspire (D) credit (E) improve 30. TAINTED: (A) available (B) strident © conspicuous (D) wholesome (E) insensible 31. CARDINAL: (A) abstract (B) elusive © subtle (D) minor (E) miniature 32. ESTRANGEMENT: (A) reconciliation (B) dissemblance © consolation (D) chaotic situation (E) continuous negotiation 33. ABATE: (A) attach (B) alter © absent (D) assist (E) augment 34. DOFF: (A) raze (B) don © ply (D) clasp tightly (E) hide carefully 35. ERUDITE: (A) unsettled (B) unfettered © untalented (D) untitled (E) unlettered 36. GARRULITY: (A) servility (B) forbearance © peacefulness (D) constancy (E) taciturnity 37. SCOTCH: (A) entrust (B) emphasize © encourage (D) renovate (E) unfasten 38. LIBERTINE: (A) serf (B) miser © prisoner (D) ascetic (E) authoritarian

95. TOWARD: A favorable B imminent C upcoming D portentous E slack Toward: Propitious, Imminent You can say it means some favorable occurence. Portentous: it has to do with some ominous significance which is of course not favorable.

28. BRILLIANCE: (A) dullness (B) emptiness © awkwardness (D) state of immobility (E) excess of information 29. QUANDARY: (A) state of suppressed enmity (B) state of complete certainty © state of mild hysteria (D) state of unprovoked anger (E) state of feeble opposition 30. AGGREGATE: (A) altered plans (B) intended actions © unexplained occurrences (D) isolated units (E) unfounded conclusions 31. SUBSTANTIATION: (A) disproof (B) dissent © delusion (D) debate (E) denial 32. IMPUDENT: (A) compelling (B) mature © respectful (D) thorough (E) deliberate 33. RECANT: (A) propose (B) respond © instruct (D) affirm (E) disclose 34. DIVEST: (A) multiply (B) initiate © triumph (D) persist (E) endow 35. BANALITY: (A) accurate portrayal (B) impromptu statement © original expression (D) succinct interpretation (E) elaborate critique 36. UBIQUITOUS: (A) uniform (B) unanimous © unique (D) anachronistic (E) mediocre 37. ESCHEW: (A) invest (B) consume © maintain (D) condemn (E) seek 38. BELIE: (A) flaunt (B) distend © attune (D) obviate (E) aver

91. DISABUSE: A abuse B dismiss C correct D leave in the dark E darken 92. NOISOME: A putrid B pellucid C adamant D strident E fragrant 93. POTABLE: A unedible B undrinkable C unmovable D unyielding E unctuous 94. REFRACTORY: A adulterating B obstinate C obstreperous D adulating E tractable 95. TOWARD: A favorable B imminent C upcoming D portentous E slack 96. IMPOLITIC: A despotic B inane C diplomatic D democratic E polemic 97. URBANE: A voluble B turbulent C ruminating D rustic E unperturbed 98. VOLUBLE: A reticent B minuscule C voluminous D voluptuous E refractory 99. AFFABLE: A ineffable B affectionate C minatory D inimical E mendacious 100. EXTOL: A extend B distend C expound D implode E inveigh

81. TURBID: A tumid B turgid C limpid D rabid E vapid 82. VENAL: A inconsequential B insipid C incorruptible D insubordinate E incongruous 83. DIURNAL: A urn-spanning B fornicating C equinoxial D vernal E nocturnal 84. VISSISITUDINOUS: A viscous B vacillating C variegated D immutable E unyielding 85. PEJORATIVE: A decorative B figurative C extolling D exhorting E pensive 86. GAUCHE: A adroit B maladroit C perfidious D gaseous E adamant 87. GOSSAMER: A transparent B corpulent C copious D edible E fallow 88. KEN: A hypocrisy B prodigality C lack of knowledge D lack of kinship E hubris 89. QUOTIDIAN: A mundane B unconstrained C querulous D extraordinary E extraterrestrial 90. WHET: A desiccate B dehyrdate C blunt D blind E soak

51. JOCULAR: A jocose B cogent C melancholy D recalcitrant E insular 52. MALADROIT: A adroit B adenoid C clumsy D cunning E sly 53. MELLIFLUOUS: A superfluous B supernumerary C sonorous D harsh E bellicose 54. MIASMIC: A insectivorous B venal C noisome D virulent E fragrant 55. NEFARIOUS: A lucid B nebulous C conducive D benevolent E unctuous 56. NEPOTISM: A lack of favoritsm to one's friends B lack of favoritism to one's relatives C adulation to one's wife D adultery E chastity 57. OBSTREPEROUS: A refractory B obstinate C tractable D grandiloquent E cacophonous 58. OSTRACIZE: A abstain from hunting ostriches B stratify C subsume D bring back from exile E anathematize 59. PANDEMIC: A democratic B epidemic C sporadic D demagogic E atavistic 60. PROPITIOUS: A protean B prophylactic C portentous D unfavorable E unfathomed

1.CATASTROPHE : MISHAP :: prediction : recollection contest : recognition humiliation : embarrassment reconciliation : solution hurdle : challenge 2.SPOKE : HUB : radius : center parabola : equation line : point vector : direction slope : change 3.BLURB : NOTICE :: gloss : explanation ad-lib : speech byline : article song : repertoire mural : painting 4.MEDIATION : COMPROMISE :: exclamation : remark approbation : acclaim election : legislation prosecution : conviction conclusion : evaluation 5.PETROGLYPH : ROCK :: mural : wall mosaic : tile sculpture : bronze opera : score ensemble : instrument 6.DIRECTOR : PLAYWRIGHT :: publisher : lyricist curator : illustrator manager : performer dancer : choreographer conductor : compose 7.STANZA : POEM :: spine : book movement : symphony line : quotation act : theater setting : script 8.BLUSTERING : SPEAK :: grimacing : smile blinking : stare slouching : sit jeering : laugh swaggering : walk 9.CARTOGRAPHER : MAP : astronomer : stars carpenter : wood lumberjack : saw tailor : clothing weaver : loom 10.INSTRUMENTALIST : SYMPHONY :: author : drama photographer : cinema composer : concerto artist : painting dancer : ballet

explanation please..............

someone pls explain above questions..its taken from Big Book

well, flak is generally used as noun. i missed this thing earlier while answering this question. I think rave here is used as verb. I think pan is the correct antonym. Pan: express a totally negative opinion of e.g The critics panned the performance.

RAVE : a) flak b)flop c)cant d)pan e)snub Rave: Praise enthusiastically e.g she raved about the new restaurant. Flak: excessive or abusive criticism.

any takers?? please give explanation also.... 1.Constrain release sever abandon unload agree 2.Profundity seriousness solicitude succinctness superficiality solidarity 3.Exact deny judge forgive deprive establish 4.Text : Extemporize score: Improvise style : decorate exhibit : demonstrate diagram : realize sketch : outline 5.Assert : belabor tend: fuss refine : temper describe : demean contaminate : purge resemble : portray 6.Transgression : morality mistake : probity invitation : hospitality gift : generosity presumption : propriety misconception : curiousity

Manasi, Can you explain Q 41. im confused

Manasi, 44. EXCULPATE: A. inculcate B. insinuate C. indict D. indicate E. invigorate How can it be Insinuate which means a sly hint. Exculpate is clear of blame and Indict means accuse someone of wrongdoing. 48. ICONOCLAST: A. idolizing B. idyllic C. conformist D. byzantine E. philistine Iconoclast is again non-conformist, one who doesnt follow tradition. so Conformist is the rite antonym.

1.RESCISSION (A) expansion (B) enactment © instigation (D) stimulation (E) abdication RESCISSION: the act of rescinding by mutual consent however Instigation means deliberate and intentional triggering.It doesnt mean somethin has been triggered. So its not the exact antonym. Enactment is the rite one. 2.EXTINCTION: (A) immunity (B) mutation © inhibition (D) formulation (E) perpetuation: to proplong the extistence of, basically the act of prolonging something. Formulation cant be the answer because it means inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally.

10. STICKLER: EXACTING:: (A) charlatan: forthright (B) malcontent: solicitous © misanthrope: expressive (D) defeatist: resigned (E) braggart: unassuming 11. WALK: AMBLE:: (A) dream: imagine (B) talk: chat © swim: float (D) look: stare (E) speak: whisper 12. JAZZ: MUSIC:: (A) act: play (B) variety: vaudeville © portraiture: painting (D) menu: restaurant (E) species: biology 13. REPATRIATE: EMIGRATION:: (A) reinstate: election (B) recall: impeachment © appropriate: taxation (D) repeal: ratification (E) appeal: adjudication 14. PLACEBO: INNOCUOUS:: (A) antibiotic: viral (B) vapor: opaque © salve: unctuous (D) anesthetic: astringent (E) vitamin: synthetic 15. DISSEMINATE: INFORMATION:: (A) amend: testimony (B) analyze: evidence © investigate: crime (D) prevaricate: confirmation (E) foment: discontentment 16. VOICE: QUAVER:: (A) pace: quicken (B) cheeks: dimple © concentration: focus (D) hand: tremble (E) eye: blink Plazzain, Q 11. Amble is to walk slowly or leisurely Whisper is to speak slowly. So i think speak : whisper is the correct answer.

41. DECIMATE: A. propagate B. ameliorate C. extinguish D. extenuate E. imbibe 42. DILATORY: A. gerrymandering B. expediting C. contracting D. shrinking E. filibustering 43. EXACERBATE: A. amalagamate B. exasperate C. alleviate D. levy E. engage in acrimony 44. EXCULPATE: A. inculcate B. insinuate C. indict D. indicate E. invigorate 45. ENERVATE: A. invigorate B. calumniate C. cast aspersions D. castigate E. sap 46. GARRULOUS: A. equivocating B. credulous C. garbled D. laconic E. lachrymose 47. GRANDILOQUENT: A. pussilanimous B. magnanimous C. obstreperous D. bombastic E. down-to-earth 48. ICONOCLAST: A. idolizing B. idyllic C. conformist D. byzantine E. philistine 49. INDOLENT: A industrious B slothful C indigent D dolorous E docile 50. INUNDATE: A dehydrate B undulate C beleaguer D beseech E vacillate

Whats the OA anyway??

1. ALLEY : BUILDING :: A. attic : roofs B. atrium : skylights C. avenue : cars D. aisle : seats E. grove : trees 2. ANALYST : DATA :: A. adventurer : risks B. doctor : prescription C. essayist : commentaries D. sleuth : clues E. chef : recipes 3. QUANDARY : RESOLUTION :: A. orthodoxy : religion B. neutrality : agreement C. adversity : endurance D. cacophony : discordance E. conflict : accord 4. HOUR : DURATION :: A. foot : length B. heat : temperature C. smell : fragrance D. scale : weight E. stopwatch : race 5. PRECEDENT : EXAMPLE :: A. society : culture B. prototype : model C. forgery : document D. convention : order E. replica : duplication 6. PRECEPT : RULE :: A. rebuff : offer B. initiation : group C. allegation : crime D. hypothesis : proof E. motion : proposal 7. CONFLATED : DISTINCT :: A. comprehensive : broad B. archaic : past C. imaginary : believable D. discredited : respected E. plagiarized : concealed

thnx manasi

seagull,dsaqwert all correct. could you please give an explanation for your choices. Thanks a lot!!

To disturb the composure or calm of; perturb. To put into a state of disorder.

Any takers?? 1.Teetotalism Jingoism proclivity Intemperance Intolerance Liberalism 2. Inchoate explicit dependable pragmatic therapeutic enduring

1.NEPOTISM : RELATIVE :: cronyism : friend elitism : leader narcissism : self recidivism : criminal jingoism : patriot 2. TROUBLED : DISTRAUGHT : : annoyed : disillusioned disturbed : interrupted covetous : rapacious outmoded : ostentatious tranquil : placid 3.VACCINATION : IMMUNE :: questioning : vulnerable overexposure : jaded invigoration : stimulating sleep : exhausted disinfection : preventive 4.SPLINT : IMMOBILIZE :: duct : convey bolt twist lid : screw canopy : expose ruler : fit 5.DRAW : DOODLE :: talk : whisper travel : ramble run : walk calculate : add eat:gobble 6.Burgeon 1.subside 2.esteem 3.placate 4.tempt 5.wean