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GRE Sentence Equivalence - Everything you need to knowThis slideshow features screenshots fromGreenlight Test Prep’s entire Sentence Equivalencemodule (consisting of 39 videos).It covers everything you need to know, and itincludes 30 practice questions.www.GreenlightTestPrep.com
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Introduction to Sentence Equivalence About ¼ of all Verbal questionsThe conversation between the two men was very ,because it was too cold for them to linger in lengthy conversation.(A) collegial(B) terse(C) meaningful(D) brief(E) antagonistic(F) animatedSelect the two answer choices that, when usedto complete the sentence, fit the meaning ofthe sentence as a whole and producecompleted sentences that are alike in meaning Select 2 answer choices that complete the sentence The resulting sentences must have similar meanings No partial credit – you must select both correct answers(watch the entire video)
Sentence Equivalence Strategy – Part I1. Read the entire sentence to understand the big picture paraphrase if necessary2. Identify words/phrases that provide context for the blank,especially descriptive words/phrases (adjectives/adverbs) relationship words3. Predict an appropriate word for the blank (before checkingthe answer choices)4. Check the answer choices, and use scratch paper to recordresponses5. Beware of trap answers6. Confirm that the two words create sentences with the samemeaning(watch the entire video)
Sentence Equivalence Strategy – Part I1. Read the entire sentence to understand the big picture paraphrase if necessary2. Identify words/phrases that provide context for the blank,especially descriptive words/phrases (adjectives/adverbs) relationship words3. Predict an appropriate word for the blank (before checkingthe answer choices)4. Check the answer choices, and use scratch paper to recordresponses5. Beware of trap answers6. Confirm that the two words create sentences with the samemeaning
Sentence Equivalence Strategy – Part I2. Identify words/phrases that provide context for the blank,especially descriptive words/phrases (adjectives/adverbs)(watch the entire video)
Sentence Equivalence Strategy – Part I2. Identify words/phrases that provide context for the blank,especially descriptive words/phrases (adjectives/adverbs)Harriet’s dog, Bubbles, is too to completethe structured training required to become a guide dog forthe blind.(A) large(B) delicate(C) disobedient(D) big(E) headstrong(F) frail(watch the entire video)
Sentence Equivalence Strategy – Part I2. Identify words/phrases that provide context for the blank,especially descriptive words/phrases (adjectives/adverbs)Harriet’s dog, Bubbles, is too to completethe structured training required to become a guide dog forthe blind.(A) large(B) delicate(C) disobedient(D) big(E) headstrong(F) frail(watch the entire video)
Sentence Equivalence Strategy – Part I2. Identify words/phrases that provide context for the blank,especially descriptive words/phrases (adjectives/adverbs)Harriet’s dog, Bubbles, is too unstructuredto completethe structured training required to become a guide dog forthe blind.(A) large(B) delicate(C) disobedient(D) big(E) headstrong(F) frail#14. unstructuredA.B.C.D.E.F.(watch the entire video)
Sentence Equivalence Strategy – Part I2. Identify words/phrases that provide context for the blank,especially descriptive words/phrases (adjectives/adverbs)Harriet’s dog, Bubbles, is too unstructuredto completethe structured training required to become a guide dog forthe blind.(A) large(B) delicate(C) disobedient (D) big(E) headstrong (F) frail#14. unstructuredA.B.C. D.E. F.(watch the entire video)
Sentence Equivalence Strategy – Part I2. Identify words/phrases that provide context for the blank,especially descriptive words/phrases (adjectives/adverbs)Historical fiction novels two divergent genresso smoothly that it is often difficult for the reader toremember that he is reading an imagined tale, rather thana true life account of events in the past.(A) adulterate(B) divulge(C) amalgamate(D) stymie(E) conflate(F) repudiate(watch the entire video)
Sentence Equivalence Strategy – Part I2. Identify words/phrases that provide context for the blank,especially descriptive words/phrases (adjectives/adverbs)Historical fiction novels two divergent genresso smoothly that it is often difficult for the reader toremember that he is reading an imagined tale, rather thana true life account of events in the past.(A) adulterate(B) divulge(C) amalgamate(D) stymie(E) conflate(F) repudiate(watch the entire video)
Sentence Equivalence Strategy – Part I2. Identify words/phrases that provide context for the blank,especially descriptive words/phrases (adjectives/adverbs)unifyHistorical fiction novelstwo divergent genresso smoothly that it is often difficult for the reader toremember that he is reading an imagined tale, rather thana true life account of events in the past.(A) adulterate(B) divulge(C) amalgamate(D) stymie(E) conflate(F) repudiate#15. unify(watch the entire video)
Sentence Equivalence Strategy – Part I2. Identify words/phrases that provide context for the blank,especially descriptive words/phrases (adjectives/adverbs)unifyHistorical fiction novelstwo divergent genresso smoothly that it is often difficult for the reader toremember that he is reading an imagined tale, rather thana true life account of events in the past.(A) adulterate(B) divulge(C) amalgamate(D) stymie(E) conflate(F) repudiate#15. unifyA.B.C. D.E. F.(watch the entire video)
Practice QuestionThe new law was approved only after several provisionswere included that those lawmakers who wereopposed to the law as it was originally proposed.(A) espoused(B) mollified(C) belabored(D) sedated(E) placated(F) aggrandized(watch the entire video)
Practice Question(watch the entire video)The new law was approved only after several provisionswere included thatsatisfied those lawmakers who wereopposed to the law as it was originally proposed.(A) espoused(B) mollified(C) belabored(D) sedated(E) placated(F) aggrandizedsatisfiedA.B. C.D.E. F.
Practice QuestionThe long line in the coffee shop grew even longer afterone particularly angry customer’s to thecashier about having to wait so long for service.(A) ovation(B) tirade(C) diatribe(D) quip(E) query(F) account(watch the entire video)
Practice QuestionThe long line in the coffee shop grew even longer afterrantone particularly angry customer’sto thecashier about having to wait so long for service.(A) ovation(B) tirade(C) diatribe(D) quip(E) query(F) accountrantA.B. C. D.E.F.(watch the entire video)
Sentence Equivalence Strategy – Part II1. Read the entire sentence to understand the big picture paraphrase if necessary2. Identify words/phrases that provide context for the blank,especially descriptive words/phrases (adjectives/adverbs) relationship words3. Predict an appropriate word for the blank (before checkingthe answer choices)4. Check the answer choices, and use scratch paper to recordresponses5. Beware of trap answers6. Confirm that the two words create sentences with the samemeaning(watch the entire video)
Sentence Equivalence Strategy – Part IIRelationship words: connect parts that work together oragainst each otherThe surly staff displayed nothing but ungratefulness,rather than for weekend mountainretreat that the company had paid for.(A) disenchantment(B) gratitude(C) appreciation(D) disillusion(E) apathy(F) passivity(watch the entire video)
Sentence Equivalence Strategy – Part IIRelationship words: connect parts that work together oragainst each otherThe surly staff displayed nothing but ungratefulness,rather than for weekend mountainretreat that the company had paid for.(A) disenchantment(B) gratitude(C) appreciation(D) disillusion(E) apathy(F) passivity(watch the entire video)
Sentence Equivalence Strategy – Part IIRelationship words: connect parts that work together oragainst each otherThe surly staff displayed nothing but ungratefulness,rather thangratefulness for weekend mountainretreat that the company had paid for.(A) disenchantment(B) gratitude(C) appreciation(D) disillusion(E) apathy(F) passivitygratefulnessA.B.C.D.E.F.(watch the entire video)
Sentence Equivalence Strategy – Part IIRelationship words: connect parts that work together oragainst each otherThe surly staff displayed nothing but ungratefulness,rather thangratefulness for weekend mountainretreat that the company had paid for.(A) disenchantment(B) gratitude(C) appreciation(D) disillusion(E) apathy(F) passivitygratefulnessA.B. C. D.E.F.(watch the entire video)
Sentence Equivalence Strategy – Part IIWork TogetherWork Againstanddespitefurthermoreyetthereforethoughin additionneverthelesslikewisebutsimilar toalthoughmoreoverinsteadsoeven thoughthusmeanwhile(watch the entire video)
Sentence Equivalence Strategy – Part IIWords of timeAt first, the promise of cooperation was enoughfor the two sides to trust each other, but later, after tensionsrose, a written treaty became necessary.(A) tacit(B) flip(C) legal(D) implicit(E) statutory(F) virtuous(watch the entire video)
Sentence Equivalence Strategy – Part IIWords of timeAt first, the promise of cooperation was enoughfor the two sides to trust each other, but later, after tensionsrose, a written treaty became necessary.(A) tacit(B) flip(C) legal(D) implicit(E) statutory(F) virtuous(watch the entire video)
Sentence Equivalence Strategy – Part IIWords of timeinformally understoodAt first, the promise of cooperation was enoughfor the two sides to trust each other, but later, after tensionsrose, a written treaty became necessary.(A) tacit(B) flip(C) legal(D) implicit(E) statutory(F) virtuousinformally understoodA.B.C.D.E.F.(watch the entire video)
Sentence Equivalence Strategy – Part IIWords of timeinformally understoodAt first, the promise of cooperation was enoughfor the two sides to trust each other, but later, after tensionsrose, a written treaty became necessary.(A) tacit(B) flip(C) legal(D) implicit(E) statutory(F) virtuousinformally understoodA. B.C.D. E.F.(watch the entire video)
Practice QuestionIn addition to the lack of yard space provided by thehomes, off-street parking is also a rarecommodity in the tightly packed boroughs of New York City.(A) prefabricated(B) contiguous(C) atypical(D) squalid(E) economical(F) abutting(watch the entire video)
Practice Question(watch the entire video)In addition to the lack of yard space provided by thetightly-packedhomes, off-street parking is also a rarecommodity in the tightly packed boroughs of New York City.(A) prefabricated(B) contiguous(C) atypical(D) squalid(E) economical(F) abuttingtightly-packedA.B. C.D.E.F.
Practice QuestionWhile Sofia engaged in pursuitsduring her weekend leisure time, her husband Paulwas interested only in watching sports.(A) variegated(B) sundry(C) arduous(D) prosaic(E) habitual(F) myriad(watch the entire video)
Practice Questionmany different pursuitsWhile Sofia engaged induring her weekend leisure time, her husband Paulwas interested only in watching sports.(A) variegated(B) sundry(C) arduous(D) prosaic(E) habitual(F) myriadmany differentA.B. C.D.E.F. (watch the entire video)
Practice QuestionReality television programming often involves footage ofpeople engaging in the most daily activities thatwould interest no one to watch, so it must be the extravagantpersonalities of the cast that attract such a large audience.(A) raucous(B) uncouth(C) egregious(D) insipid(E) tempestuous(F) banal(watch the entire video)
Practice QuestionReality television programming often involves footage ofordinary daily activities thatpeople engaging in the mostwould interest no one to watch, so it must be the extravagantpersonalities of the cast that attract such a large audience.(A) raucous(B) uncouth(C) egregious(D) insipid(E) tempestuous(F) banalordinaryA.B.C.D. E.F. (watch the entire video)
Building Your Vocabulary(watch the entire video) A high Verbal score requires a strong vocabulary About ½ of all Verbal questions test your vocabulary About 200,000 words in modern English The test-makers consistently test certain words We’ve created two word lists:- 500 basic GRE words (censure, discomfit )- 500 advanced GRE words (opprobrium, tumid ) 2 ways to access the word lists- From the Greenlight Test Prep webpage- Quizlet.com (www.Quizlet.com/Greenlight-GRE) 500 basic words: www.Quizlet.com/18795939/gre-basic-flash-cards 500 advanced words: www.Quizlet.com/18809160/gre-advanced-flash-cards
Building Your VocabularyEngage, Engage, Engage Identify at least 1 synonym and 1 antonym Indicate whether the word is positive ( ), negative (-),or neutral (N) Identify prefixes and rootssynchronize - occur at the same time- syn: together- chron: time Say each word/definition aloud Write/say a sentence that uses the word Use imagery and mnemonic devices Rhymingfroward - stubbornly contrary(watch the entire video)
Building Your Vocabularytruculence – fierce aggressiondrawn by David Sovka(watch the entire video)
Building Your VocabularyQuizlet.com(watch the entire video)
Building Your VocabularyQuizlet.com(watch the entire video)
Building Your VocabularyQuizlet.com(watch the entire video)
Using PrefixesCommon prefixesab: away fromabide, abode, abundant, and ability: unrelated to away fromabjure, abstemious, abscond and abolish: related to away fromDownload prefix list from theGreenlight Test Prep website(watch the entire video)
Using PrefixesCommon prefixesco: withcooperate, collaboratecom: withcommittee, compatriotcon: withconcurrent, conjunction(watch the entire video)Download prefix list from theGreenlight Test Prep website
Using PrefixesCommon prefixesin: notincredible, independent, insecurein: intoinput, insert(watch the entire video)Download prefix list from theGreenlight Test Prep website
Using PrefixesThe doctor declined to squander any more timetrying to reason with the patient.(A) prodigious(B) superfluous(C) obstreperous(watch the entire video)Download prefix list from theGreenlight Test Prep website
Using PrefixesThe doctor declined to squander any more timetrying to reason with the patient.(A) prodigious(B) superfluous(C) obstreperousob: against (watch the entire video)Download prefix list from theGreenlight Test Prep website
Using RootsExamples of rootseuphonyeu: goodphon: sound(watch the entire video)
Using RootsExamples of rootseuphony: a pleasing soundeu: goodphon: soundOther examples: euphemism, phonetics(watch the entire video)
Using RootsExamples of rootspandemicpan: everywheredem: people(watch the entire video)
Using RootsExamples of rootspandemic: affecting a large number of peoplepan: everywheredem: peopleThe obsession with Apple products among Americanyouth has reached pandemic proportions.Other examples: panacea, demagogue(watch the entire video)
Using RootsExamples of rootstractabletract: to pull or drag(watch the entire video)
Using RootsExamples of rootstractable: easily led or managedtract: to pull or dragOther examples: attractive, contractDownload list of roots from theGreenlight Test Prep website(watch the entire video)
Using RootsExamples of rootscircumlocutioncirc: aroundloc, log, loq, lix: speech(watch the entire video)
Using RootsExamples of rootscircumlocution: a roundabout or indirect way of speakingcirc: aroundloc, log, loq, lix: speechOther examples: monologue, eloquent, prolix(watch the entire video)
Using Rootsabjure(A) to remove from a jury(B) to renounce under oath(C) to act as legal counsel(watch the entire video)
Using Roots(watch the entire video)abjure(A) to remove from a jury(B) to renounce under oath(C) to act as legal counselab: away fromjur: legal
Using Rootsanachronism(A) chronologically out of place(B) moving backwards in time(C) to be out of sync with the days(watch the entire video)
Using Roots(watch the entire video)anachronism(A) chronologically out of place (B) moving backwards in time(C) to be out of sync with the daysa: withoutchron: time
Using Rootsattenuate(A) to increase tension over(B) to lessen the force of(C) to extend beyond the normal(watch the entire video)
Using Roots(watch the entire video)attenuate(A) to increase tension over(B) to lessen the force of (C) to extend beyond the normala: withoutten: hold
Using Rootsproscribe(A) to banish or outlaw(B) to provide a testimonial(C) to guarantee(watch the entire video)
Using Roots(watch the entire video)proscribe(A) to banish or outlaw (B) to provide a testimonial(C) to guaranteepro: supportscrib: to writeThis counterintuitive example shows that thebest strategy is to learn the actual definitionsrather than rely on other strategies
Word AssociationConsider the context in which you may haveheard a word (or part of a word) beforeHermetic(A) irate(B) depressing(C) solitary(watch the entire video)
Word AssociationConsider the context in which you may haveheard a word (or part of a word) beforehermetically sealedHermetic(A) irate(B) depressing(C) solitary(watch the entire video)
Word AssociationConsider the context in which you may haveheard a word (or part of a word) beforehermetically sealed: sealed airtightHermetic(A) irate(B) depressing(C) solitary(watch the entire video)
Word AssociationConsider the context in which you may haveheard a word (or part of a word) beforehermetically sealed: sealed airtightHermetic airtight?(A) irate(B) depressing(C) solitary(watch the entire video)
Word AssociationConsider the context in which you may haveheard a word (or part of a word) beforehermetically sealed: sealed airtightHermetic airtight?(A) irate(B) depressing(C) solitary (watch the entire video)
Word AssociationConsider the context in which you may haveheard a word (or part of a word) beforeZenith(A) challenge(B) peak(C) abyss(watch the entire video)
Word AssociationConsider the context in which you may haveheard a word (or part of a word) beforezenith brand electronicsZenith something positive(A) challenge(B) peak(C) abyss(watch the entire video)
Word AssociationConsider the context in which you may haveheard a word (or part of a word) beforezenith brand electronicsZenith something positive(A) challenge(B) peak(C) abyss (watch the entire video)
Word Associationcanonical(A) dangerous(B) devout(C) authoritative(watch the entire video)
Word Associationcanonicalcanon law in Catholicism(A) dangerous(B) devout(C) authoritative (watch the entire video)
Word Associationperegrination(A) hobby(B) journey(C) idea(watch the entire video)
Word Associationperegrination(A) hobby(B) journey(C) idea peregrine falcon(watch the entire video)
Trap AnswersCommon Trap Answers that kind of fit, but are not supported by thedescriptive words/phrases(watch the entire video)
Trap AnswersWords with multiple meaningsUpon a local mountain, Kevin observed thatthe townspeople below looked small and insignificant.(A) climbing(B) admiring(C) scaling(D) sketching(E) witnessing(F) drawing(watch the entire video)
Trap AnswersWords with multiple meaningsclimbing a local mountain, Kevin observed thatUponthe townspeople below looked small and insignificant.(A) climbing(B) admiring(C) scaling(D) sketching(E) witnessing(F) drawingscaling: removing scalesscaling: climbing(watch the entire video)
Trap Answers(watch the entire video)Words with multiple meaningsclimbing a local mountain, Kevin observed thatUponthe townspeople below looked small and insignificant.(A) climbing (B) admiring(C) scaling (D) sketching(E) witnessing(F) drawingThere are many words withmore than one meaning!-plasticsteepstrutfoildatepresent
Trap AnswersWords with perceived definitions and connotationsThe treatment of Bosnian and Croatian civiliansby Slobodan Milosevic led to war crime charges against him.(A) gratuitous(B) fatuous(C) barbarous(D) moribund(E) delusional(F) truculent(watch the entire video)
Trap Answers(watch the entire video)Words with perceived definitions and connotationsThe treatment of Bosnian and Croatian civiliansby Slobodan Milosevic led to war crime charges against him.(A) gratuitous(B) fatuous(C) barbarous(D) moribund(E) delusional(F) truculentgratuitous violence in movies
Trap Answers(watch the entire video)Words with perceived definitions and connotationsThe treatment of Bosnian and Croatian civiliansby Slobodan Milosevic led to war crime charges against him.(A) gratuitous(B) fatuous(C) barbarous(D) moribund(E) delusional(F) truculentgratuitous: unwarranted
Trap Answers(watch the entire video)Words with perceived definitions and connotationsThe treatment of Bosnian and Croatian civiliansby Slobodan Milosevic led to war crime charges against him.(A) gratuitous (B) fatuous(C) barbarous(D) moribund(E) delusional(F) truculentgratuitous: unwarranted
Trap Answers(watch the entire video)Words with perceived definitions and connotationsThe treatment of Bosnian and Croatian civiliansby Slobodan Milosevic led to war crime charges against him.(A) gratuitous (B) fatuous(C) barbarous (D) moribund(E) delusional(F) truculent gratuitous: unwarranted
Trap AnswersWords with perceived definitions and connotationsNeutral words often perceived as negative: rhetoric,capricious, idolatrousNeutral words often perceived as positive: prolific, aestheticDon’t attribute tonethat doesn’t exist(watch the entire video)
Trap AnswersWords that look right but have a different meaningDue to the arrival of Mrs. Jenkins, who hadconfused the time on the invitation, Mrs. Pemberton wasnot yet dressed when the doorbell rang.(A) inopportune(B) comely(C) extemporaneous(D) improbable(E) furtive(F) untimely(watch the entire video)
Trap AnswersWords that look right but have a different meaningearlyDue to thearrival of Mrs. Jenkins, who hadconfused the time on the invitation, Mrs. Pemberton wasnot yet dressed when the doorbell rang.(A) inopportune(B) comely(C) extemporaneous(D) improbable(E) furtive(F) untimely(watch the entire video)
Trap Answers(watch the entire video)Words that look right but have a different meaningearlyDue to thearrival of Mrs. Jenkins, who hadconfused the time on the invitation, Mrs. Pemberton wasnot yet dressed when the doorbell rang.(A) inopportune(B) comely(C) extemporaneous(D) improbable(E) furtive(F) untimelyex: out oftempor: time
Trap AnswersWords that look right but have a different meaningearlyDue to thearrival of Mrs. Jenkins, who hadconfused the time on the invitation, Mrs. Pemberton wasnot yet dressed when the doorbell rang.(A) inopportune (B) comely(C) extemporaneous improvised(D) improbable(E) furtive(F) untimely (watch the entire video)
Trap AnswersSynonym pairs that are the opposite of what we needMarshall was too embarrassed about the subpar job hiscompany had done constructing the new town hall toremain on stage and accept the unsuspecting mayor’s.(A) accolades(B) rebukes(C) emollients(D) commendations(E) admonitions(F) apexes(watch the entire video)
Trap AnswersSynonym pairs that are the opposite of what we needMarshall was too embarrassed about the subpar job hiscompany had done constructing the new town hall toremain on stage and accept the unsuspecting mayor’scriticism.(A) accolades(B) rebukes(C) emollients(D) commendations(E) admonitions(F) apexes(watch the entire video)
Trap AnswersSynonym pairs that are the opposite of what we needMarshall was too embarrassed about the subpar job hiscompany had done constructing the new town hall toremain on stage and accept the unsuspecting mayor’s.(A) accolades(B) rebukes(C) emollients(D) commendations(E) admonitions(F) apexes(watch the entire video)
Trap Answers(watch the entire video)Synonym pairs that are the opposite of what we needMarshall was too embarrassed about the subpar job hiscompany had done constructing the new town hall toremain on stage and accept the unsuspecting mayor’spraise/award.(A) accolades (B) rebukes(C) emollients(D) commendations(E) admonitions(F) apexes
Trap AnswersGreat word with no matching wordJohn Dalton’s atomic theory may have beenin the early 1800s, but nowadays it is rare to find aschoolchild who isn’t familiar with it.(A) esoteric(B) pioneering(C) recondite(D) enervating(E) farcical(F) perfunctory(watch the entire video)
Trap AnswersGreat word with no matching wordJohn Dalton’s atomic theory may have beenin the early 1800s, but nowadays it is rare to find aschoolchild who isn’t familiar with it.(A) esoteric(B) pioneering(C) recondite(D) enervating(E) farcical(F) perfunctory(watch the entire video)
Trap AnswersGreat word with no matching wordJohn Dalton’s atomic theory may have beenin the early 1800s, but nowadays it is rare to find aschoolchild who isn’t familiar with it.(A) esoteric(B) pioneering(C) recondite(D) enervating(E) farcical(F) perfunctory(watch the entire video)
Trap AnswersGreat word with no matching wordJohn Dalton’s atomic theory may have beenin the early 1800s, but nowadays it is rare to find aschoolchild who isn’t familiar with it.(A) esoteric (B) pioneering(C) recondite (D) enervating(E) farcical(F) perfunctory(watch the entire video)
Trap AnswersCommon Traps Answers that kind of fit, but are not supported by thedescriptive words/phrases Words with multiple meanings Words with perceived definitions and connotations Words that look right but have a different meaning Synonym pairs that are the opposite of what we need Great word with no matching word(watch the entire video)
Practice QuestionTests given under strict time constraints requirestudents to be decisive and leave them littleopportunity to .(A) stem(B) hedge(C) waffle(D) rail(E) flush(F) fell(watch the entire video)
Practice QuestionTests given under strict time constraints requirestudents to be decisive and leave them littlebe indecisiveopportunity to .(A) stem(B) hedge(C) waffle(D) rail(E) flush(F) fellbe indecisiveA.B. C. D.E.F.(watch the entire video)
Practice QuestionAfter the economy suffered a precipitous decline, tipson living life became a popular featurein countless magazines, newspapers and blogs asfamilies everywhere sought to trim expenses.(A) a frugal(B) an esoteric(C) a miserly(D) a novel(E) a provident(F) a pristine(watch the entire video)
Practice QuestionAfter the economy suffered a precipitous decline, tipsa cheapon livinglife became a popular featurein countless magazines, newspapers and blogs asfamilies everywhere sought to trim expenses.(A) a frugal(B) an esoteric(C) a miserly(D) a novel(E) a provident(F) a pristinecheapA. B.C.D.E. F.(watch the entire video)
Practice QuestionFor some, the of love in the form of agift is necessary for their reassurance that the feelings aresincere; for others, a simple verbal expression will suffice.(A) archetype(B) reproof(C) synthesis(D) incarnation(E) manifestation(F) fidelity(watch the entire video)
Practice Questionphysicaldemonstration of love in the form of aFor some, thegift is necessary for their reassurance that the feelings aresincere; for others, a simple verbal expression will suffice.(A) archetype(B) reproof(C) synthesis(D) incarnation(E) manifestation(F) fidelityphysicaldemonstrationA.B.C.D. E. F.(watch the entire video)
Practice QuestionMechanics warn that the failure to schedulemaintenance checks of your vehicle could result in seriousmechanical malfunctions at inopportune moments.(A) unremitting(B) perpetual(C) tetchy(D) periodic(E) recurrent(F) precipitous(watch the entire video)
Practice QuestionMechanics warn that the failure to schedulemaintenance checks of your vehicle could result in seriousmechanical malfunctions at inopportune moments.(A) unremitting(B) perpetual(C) tetchy(D) periodic(E) recurrent(F) precipitousA.B.C.D. E. F.(watch the entire video)
Practice QuestionThe president articulated his position on foreign aid in avery manner so that there would be nospeculation among the less than scrupulous members ofthe media.(A) luminescent(B) taciturn(C) lucid(D) affable(E) disparate(F) unequivocal(watch the entire video)
Practice QuestionThe president articulated his position on foreign aid in aunmistakable manner so that there would be noveryspeculation among the less than scrupulous members ofthe media.(A) luminescent(B) taciturn(C) lucid(D) affable(E) disparate(F) unequivocalunmistakableA.B.C. D.E.F. (watch the entire video)
Sentence Equivalence SummaryGeneral Strategy1. Read the entire sentence to understand the big picture paraphrase if necessary2. Identify words/phrases that provide context for the blank,especially descriptive words/phrases (adjectives/adverbs) relationship words3. Predict an appropriate word for the blank (before checkingthe answer choices)4. Check the answer choices, and use scratch paper to recordresponses5. Beware of trap answers6. Confirm that the two words create sentences with the samemeaning(watch the entire video)
Sentence Equivalence SummaryCommon Traps Answers that kind of fit, but are not supported by thedescriptive words/phrases Words with multiple meanings Words with perceived definitions and connotations Words that look right but have a different meanin
GRE Sentence Equivalence - Everything you need to know This slideshow features screenshots from Greenlight Test Prep's entire Sentence Equivalence module (consisting of 39 videos). It covers everything you need to know, and it includes 30 practice questions.
