1、针对新 GRE 句子填空，Catherine 做了新 GRE 相关的部分资料，总结了 Crack the GRE 2012, Verbal Workout For the New GRE 4th Edition，以及 1014 Practice Question for the New GRE 和 Barron New GRE 19th Edition 书中句子填空容易出错的 99 道题目，在此奉献给大家，仅供参考。- By Catherineytw查看答案请点击预祝各位考新 G 的同学都取得好成绩！Text CompletionNO. Questions1 The evil of class
2、 and race hatred must be eliminated while it is still in state; otherwise, it may grow to dangerous proportions. CFA. An amorphousB. An overtC. A rudimentaryD. A threateningE. An independent F. An embryonic2 Paradoxically, the more the details the artist chooses, the better able she is to depict her
3、 fantastic, other-worldly landscapes. BDA. EtherealB. RealisticC. FancifulD. MundaneE. Extravagant F. Sublime3 Critics of the movie version of The Color Purple its saccharine, overoptimistic tune as out of keeping with the novels more quality. BDBlank(i) Blank(ii)acclaimedacerbicdecried cloyingechoe
4、d sanguine4 Museum director Hoving refers to the smuggled Greek urn as the “hot pot”, not because there are doubts about its authenticity or even great reservations as to its price, but because the of its acquisition is open to question. BEBlank(i) Blank(ii)characteristicallytimelinesscolloquially m
5、annerrepeatedly expense5 The mind of a bigot is like the pupil of the eye, the more the light you pour upon it, the more it will . A. blinkB. veerC. stareD. reflect E. contract 6 Perhaps because something in us instinctively distrusts such displays of natural fluency, some readers approach John Updi
6、kes fiction with . ACA. warinessB. indiffernecrC. suspicionD. venerationE. bewilderment F. remorse7 We were amazed that a man who had been heretofore the most of the public speakers could, in a single speech, electrify an autidence and bring them cheering to their feet. ADA. ProsaicB. enthrallingC.
7、accomplishedD. predestrianE. auspicious F. iconoclastic8 Aimed at curbing European attempts to seize territory in the Amercias, the Monroe Doctrine was a warning to foreign powers. A. pertinaciousB. cautionaryC. credulousD. rapaciousE. predatory F. remote9 The reasoning in this editorial is so that
8、we cannot see how anyone can be deceived by it. A. unsoundB. coherentC. astuteD. dispassionateE. scrupulous F. specious10 The texts as we have them were written down and edited carefully by Christians proud of their ancestors but unable to bear the thought of their indulging in heathen practices; th
9、us, all references to the ancient religion of the Celts were , if not .Blank(i) Blank(ii)aggrievedironicdetailed overawedmuddied suppressed11 Her true feelings themselves in her sarcastic asides, only then her revealed. Blank(i) Blank(ii)anticipatedanxietyconcealed bitternessmanifested charm12 Menck
10、ens readers enjoyed his wit, but his victims often at the broad, yet pointed satire） .Blank(i) Blank(ii)cutting connivedkindly smiledsubtle winced13 In Anglo Saxon times, the monastic scribes made distinction between Latin texts and texts in the vernacular by assigning the former an Anglo-Carolin Sc
11、ript and reserving the pointed insular script for texts in the Old English.A. a niceB. a subtleC. a pointlessD. an obviousE. an unconventional F. a judgmental14 Written in an amiable style, the book provides a comprehensive overview of European wines that should prove to both the virtual novice and
12、the experienced connoisseur.A. invitingB. tediousC. engagingD. inspirationalE. perplexing F. opaque15 Alec Guinness has few equals among English-speaking actors, and in has autobiography he reveals himself to possess an uncommonly prose style as well.A. ambivalentB. infamousC. felicitousD. happyE. r
13、edundant F. ephemeral16 Studded starfish are well protected from most predators and parasites by surface whose studs are actually modified spines.A. a velnerableB. an armoredC. an obtuseD. a brittleE. a concave F. a rugged17 Glendon provides a dark underside to Frederick Jackson Turners frontier the
14、sis that saw rugged individualism as the essence of Ameriacn societyan individialism that Glendon sees as atomism. A. antithetical towardB. skeptical ofC. degenerating intoD. aspiring toE. regressing to F. revitalized by18 Tocqveille decide to swear the oath of loyalty to the new Orleanist king in p
15、art (he wanted to keep his position as magistrate), and in part (he was convinced that the democratization of politics represented by the new regime was inevitable) .Blank(i) Blank(ii)opportunisticallyaltruisticallyselflessly irresolutelytheoretically pragmatically19 Ms. Sutcliffes helpful notes on
16、her latest wine discoveries and her no-nonsense warnings to consumers about wines provide guide to the numbing array of wines of Burgundy. Warming 对应 overpriceBlank(i) Blank(ii)overpriced an inadequatesuperior a spottyvintage 上等的 a trusty20 If the Titanic had hit the iceberg head on, its watertight
17、compartments might have saved it from , but the great liner swerved to the iceberg and in the collision so many compartments were opened to the sea that disaster was .Blank(i) Blank(ii) Blank(iii)adversity avoid averteddenouement contract inevitablefoundering mollify limited21 We have become so demo
18、cratic in our habits of thought that we are convinced that truth is through a of facts. Determined,Blank(i) Blank(ii)assimilated hierarchydeterminedplebiscite（公民投票）exculpated transcendence22 The first forty years of life give us the text; the next thirty supply the .abridgmentbibliographycommentarye
19、pitaphtitle23 The leader of the group is the passionately committed Crimond, whose politics is proportional to his disciples lapsed political faith.Blank(i) Blank(ii)engagement in criticallyindifferent to inverselyretreat from marginally24 Robert Ingersoll, although virtually unknown today, was the
20、orator of the nineteenth century; people traveld hundreds of miles to hear his eloquent speeches.A. domineeringB. consummateC. unobjectionableD. conventional E. execrable25 Because his one presidential term was marked by crisis and conflict, many historians consider the presidency of John Adams .A.
21、an expediencyB. an indulgenceC. a calamityD. a regency E. a sovereignty26 Despite the smile that spread from ear to ear, her eyes relayed a certain . A. jubilanceB. sorrowC. mischievousnessD. vision E. liveliness27 Some historians see the Jacksonians as little more than ruthless capotalists who had
22、Regard for individual welfare.A. mixedB. undueC. inconsistentD. scant E. obstrusive28 The Erie Canals completion caused economic ripples; property values and industrial output along its route rose exponentially.A. persistentB. invaluableC. incredulousD. severe E. prodigious29 British modernists used
23、 the literary tropes of fragmentation and failure to explore the impending of British colonialism; illustrating the imminent of the empire through their failure.Blank(i) Blank(ii)avarice sunsetcastigation risedissolution wealth30 Contemporary authors are much more at liberty to be candid (题眼) than w
24、ere authors of previous centuries, but modern writers nevertheless ofthen find themselves _ portions of their works.A. emancipatingB. censoringC. refutingD. censuringE. ameliorating F. expurgating31 The development of hydrogen-powerd cars will always be hindered by the physical fact tha hydrogen, wh
25、ile containing more energy per gallon than does gasoline,is much less dense than gasoline; hydrogen thus carries less energy per pound, making it ungainly for any vehicle to carry enough hydrogen on board for long trip.Blank(i) Blank(ii)enhanced convenienthindered austereparodied ungainly32 Federal
26、efforts to regulate standards on educational achievements have been met by intrasigence from the states; local governments feel that government imposition represents an undue infringement on their autonomy .Blank(i) Blank(ii)receptivity autonomyintransigence legislationcompromise comportment33 Jenke
27、ins is an artist known for engendering strong reactions in his reviewers, in fact some of his more accomplished paintings have caused viewers extreme discomposure . Blank(i) Blank(ii)ominous discouragementaccomplished discomposureinnovative resoluteness34 Although the concept of vegan donuts did not
28、 appeal to Sean, he actually found them to be quite e once he finally tasted them.A. DetestableB. UnappetizingC. BlandD. Gleeful E. Scrumptious35 The objectivist mantra, “A is A”, is of course a with which no logical person could disagree. The problem is that those who cite this axiom invariably pro
29、ceed to substitute in different concepts for the first A and the second, in a feat of verbal worthy of a stage magician, and then proceed as if the interchangeablilty of these concepts is indisputable.Blank(i) Blank(ii)filigree peregrinationtautology prestidigitationquandary peroration36 Despite the
30、ir outward negativity, many a cynic harbors an inner faith in the AF of mankind.A. benevolenceB. precocityC. parsimonyD. ignobilityE. antipathy F. probity37 Researchers intersted in the nature versus nurture debate use identical twins who were seperated at birth to explore which personality characte
31、ristics are EF compared to those that arise through experience.A. intractableB. nascentC. eruditeD. predilection 偏爱E. instinctive F. innate38 Arriving in New Orleans days after Hurricane Zelda had passed and without an adequate number of vehicles of its own, the armed forces began to FB any working
32、form of transportation they could find, including a bus that had been chartered at great expense by a group of tourists.A. repatriateB. commandeerC. extradite 引渡D. interdictE. expurgate F. appropriate39 Possessed of an insatiable sweet tooth, Jim enjoyed all kinds of candy, but he had a special BF f
33、or gumdrops, his absolute favorite.A. containerB. affinityC. odiumD. natureE. disregard F. predilection40 The kenjogo or humble language used in Japanese to refer to oneself and the sonkeigo or honorifc language used to describe the interlocutor are often toned down in English translation, as more a
34、ccurate redering might sound AC to an ear accustomed to more egalitarian phrasings.A. servileB. garrulousC. obsequiousD. circumspectE. querulous F. loquacious41 Frustrated by her husbands lack of initiative , Lisa tried to motive him to strive for greater things.Blank(i) Blank(ii)initiative mitigate
35、lassitude invigorateeloquence strive42 When editing manuscripts, literary scholars must remian acutely aware of textual 2 ; the differences among extan versions of the same workresulting from printing errors, editing demands, or constant revisionsoften make it 2 for scholars to publish truly 3 texts
36、.Blank(i) Blank(ii) Blank(iii)conformitiespejorative cosmeticanomalies daunting innovativecongruities banal authoritative43 Magazine article from 1956 decrying the glut of sequels and remakes flooding the nations movie theaters that summer belied the claim that such derivative films are a uniquely 2
37、1st-century phenomenon.Blank(i) Blank(ii)dearth underscoredquality beliedglut predicted44 Sheila would often B about her boyfriends habits, but everyone could tell that her seemingly bitter complaints were mostly facetious.A. waffleB. railC. dissembleD. grieve E. mince45 The former employees started
38、 a blog that revealed the embarrassing quirks of the boss, an act which had A D impact on the companys CEO.A. a virulentB. an assuagingC. a monumentalD. a discomfitingE. a bolstering F. a mortifying46 Few want to believe that Lisa de Giocondo, the woman popularly believed to have been the model for
39、da Vincis Mona Lisa, was a(n) AC person and prefer instead to think that there is an enigma behind the celebrated smile.A. dulcetB. artlessC. comelyD. facileE. inscrutable F. ingenuous47 The Mayor was so BD by the long trial that, despite his eventual acquittal, he admitted his failing health and de
40、clined to run for re-election. A. distraughtB. exoneratedC. inspiredD. debilitated E. vindicated48 Though she willingly admitted that the 2 town was scenically beautiful, Christine could not help but feel it was 1 backwater compared to her previous home in the city.Blank(i) Blank(ii)sprawling a cult
41、uraldesolate an attractivebucolic 田园牧歌的 a picaresque49 Allowing distinguished figures to 2 on their experiences, lives and wisdom learned, the memoir genre has given us such significant works as Ulysses S. Grants Personal Memoirs, an interesting, well-written account of his days as a general and a p
42、resident. At the opposite end of the spectrum, the genre also provides an outlet for anyone who wants to share any 3 experience, as evidenced by the 3 release of a fly-by-night internet（不可靠的） clebritys memoir next month.Blank(i) Blank(ii) Blank(iii)extemporize apocryphal laudableexpatiate 详细叙述 petty
43、 laughableexagitate eccentric impending50 Although Fathers Day, first celebrated in 1908, is now an honored tradition in the United States, it did not always enjoy such esteem ; rather, unofficial accolades from prominent figures such as Woodrow Wilson and William Jennings Byranw were required befor
44、e Amerians embraced the holiday.Blank(i) Blank(ii)decorum opprobriumennui accoladesesteem hyperbole51 When the mother pilloried the diruptive child, she did not expect his siblings to encourage malevolent bahavior; rather she anticipated that the children would mock and deride their troublesome brot
45、her and through his punishment, he would refrain from harassing others.Blank(i) Blank(ii)touted deridecalumniated laudpilloried renege52 An aloe plant may be an excellent choice for those who are interested in gardening but keep busy schedules; aloes easily D without frequent watering or careful mai
46、ntenance.A. facilitateB. ingestC. consumeD. flourish E. advance53 Howards friends recognize that his nervous 2 on meeting strangers belies an underlying gregariousness, while new acquaintances often 1 perceive him as churlish.Blank(i) Blank(ii)chatter falselysilences accuratelybanter quickly54 The a
47、rtist, who specialized in A scenes, eagerly sat down to paint his favourite landscape-a peaceful pasture filled with hills and valleys.A. halcyonB. perennialC. bucolicD. eclectic E. quiescent55 Her performance review noted that Jill suffers from a lack of 2 , and often makes insulting remarks despit
48、e her best efforts to be polite; worse the review went on to point out that it happens regularly, even though she has no intention of 3 anyone.Blank(i) Blank(ii)candor exacerbatingtact laudingdeference denigrating56 By disclosing and explaining the details of her personal finances before they could be used agianst her, the council member 3 her opponents attacks during the campaign. Rather than waiting to react to the inevitable criticism should her opponent find something questionable, her campaign manager thought this strategy would be more 2 .Blank(i) Blank(ii)prefigured
