1、GRE-11 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、基础填空(总题数：38，分数：100.00)1.Extensive travel afforded Langston Hughes a _ perspective, but it was Harlem that served as the creative _ for his writing.（分数：2.00）A.worldlyB.stuntedC.parochialD.inspirationE.defenseF.obligation2.One requirement of timeless art is that it
2、deepen and _ our awareness, not that it merely confirm what we already know.（分数：2.00）A.hinderB.reconcileC.broadenD.sootheE.extendF.impede3.Despairing that the performance of the chief executive would ever improve, the corporation“s board of directors took decisive action and _ him.（分数：2.00）A.coddled
3、B.banishedC.teasedD.oustedE.chidedF.taunted4.The discovery of the fossil was _ and _, surprising scientists and undermining accepted theories about plant distribution.（分数：2.00）A.exhilaratingB.unanticipatedC.archetypicalD.propheticE.revolutionaryF.banal5.Citing the _ of the Asian American community,
4、the scholar argued that Asian Americans constituted the region“s fastest-growing minority population.（分数：2.00）A.digressionB.proximityC.expansionD.stabilizationE.boostF.steadiness6.Far from being _, bears in some national parks are surprisingly _ when approached by humans; still visitors must exercis
5、e caution.（分数：2.00）A.aggressiveB.benignC.reticentD.placidE.friskyF.cantankerous7.Before becoming a stockbroker, Victoria Woodhull had a career as a _, someone believed to have insights about events beyond ordinary human perception.（分数：2.00）A.mentorB.profiteerC.counterfeiterD.clairvoyantE.forgerF.pen
6、etrator8.The judges for the chili competition were _, noting subtle differences between dishes that most people would not detect.（分数：2.00）A.obscureB.ruthlessC.discriminatingD.sanctimoniousE.unrelentingF.screening9.Although the archaeologist _ the symbols on the cave wall, she was, unable to _ them b
7、ecause they were too faint.（分数：2.00）A.recollectedB.scrutinizedC.obliteratedD.ignoreE.concealF.decipher10.Popular interest in music performed by folk singer Jean Ritchie acted as a _ because it _ a wider interest in the music of Ritchie“s native Kentucky.（分数：2.00）A.catalystB.panaceaC.barrierD.stirred
8、E.overcameF.mitigated11.Oceanographers have identified more than 50 “dead zones“ around the world: areas of sea that various forms of pollution have rendered _ life.（分数：2.00）A.conducive toB.invaluable toC.bereaved ofD.expedient toE.bereft ofF.imperative to12.The few female physicians practicing at t
9、he end of the nineteenth century might be considered _ because they constituted a very small percentage of all physicians.（分数：2.00）A.miscreantsB.villainsC.anomaliesD.pacifistsE.outliersF.extremists13.Rose smiled approving but gave neither written nor spoken permission to proceed with the project: he
10、r consent, in short, was _.（分数：2.00）A.tacitB.acquiescentC.ardentD.impetuousE.conditionalF.fervent14.Paradoxically, during the French Revolution，the very leaders who proclaimed _ philosophies sometimes also engaged in _ practices.（分数：2.00）A.regalB.liberatingC.totalitarianD.imperialE.compromisedF.repr
11、essive15.Despite his brilliant career, Gerald was plagued by doubts and could not _ his feeling of _.（分数：3.00）A.fathomB.embraceC.dispelD.insecurityE.levityF.inferiority16.Jane was both _ and _: she was blatantly proud and offensively bold.（分数：3.00）A.irresoluteB.haughtyC.reverentialD.impudentE.articu
12、lateF.loquacious17.New Zealand and Spain can accurately be described as _ because they are diametrically opposite one another on the globe.（分数：3.00）A.satellitesB.antipodesC.reversalsD.bifurcationsE.dichotomiesF.symmetry18.Ken took his _ obligations seriously, patiently caring for his mother througho
13、ut her long recuperation.（分数：3.00）A.filialB.symbioticC.obedientD.convivialE.funeraryF.euphoric19.The sound produced by the youth orchestra was so _ that even its least experienced members were abashed.（分数：3.00）A.cacophonousB.euphoniousC.discordantD.collaborativeE.mellifluousF.harmonic20.The engineer
14、s heard the claims about the new software with _, but the demonstration of the software was so _ that it won them over.（分数：3.00）A.enthusiasmB.skepticismC.apathyD.routineE.convincingF.inconclusive21.Because the candidate had switched his party allegiance immediately before the campaign, his former as
15、sociates called him a _, and even his new allies considered him an _.（分数：3.00）A.strategistB.deserterC.prophetD.interloperE.imbecileF.opportunist22.All copies of Verna Hart“s poster commemorating the 1992 Charlotte Jazz Festival were sold in a few hours, an unmistakable _ of the _ of this artist“s wo
16、rk.（分数：3.00）A.duplicationB.investigationC.indicationD.appealE.mediocrityF.durability23.Although Virginia Woolf was a central figure in London“s established literary scene, she nevertheless perceived herself as being _.（分数：3.00）A.renownedB.peripheralC.rationalD.salutaryE.marginalF.celebrated24.Althou
17、gh strangers compliment the comedian on her work repeatedly, almost _, she is always moved by such enthusiastic encouragement.（分数：3.00）A.tenuouslyB.unintermittentlyC.steadfastlyD.incessantlyE.inimitablyF.staunchly25.In contrast to the _ maneuvers of his colleagues, Roberto“s business relations were
18、always open and aboveboard.（分数：3.00）A.convivialB.clandestineC.steadfastD.surreptitiousE.frankF.straightforward26.The medical study shuns _ in describing the drug“s dangers; the appeal is to rational evaluation rather than to fear.（分数：3.00）A.obfuscationB.credibilityC.sensationalismD.emotionalityE.pla
19、usibilityF.assurance27.Alexis complained that Jim _ too quickly when their parents imposed a curfew: instead of negotiating, he complied without protest.（分数：3.00）A.remonstratedB.capitulatedC.compromisedD.intercededE.denouncedF.surrendered28.Once though to be _, the dawn redwood was rediscovered in t
20、he 1940“s, at which time its continued survival seemed _; today, however, it is commonly cultivated.（分数：3.00）A.immenseB.extinctC.adaptableD.naturalE.precariousF.inevitable29.As the name suggests, a geochronologist is a scientist who _ terrestrial materials in order to _ them.（分数：3.00）A.analyzesB.com
21、binesC.disregardsD.displayE.dateF.excavate30.Contemporary lnuit sculpture merges traditional carving techniques with current subject matter; thus it _ an lnuit practice while _ a modern cultural identity.（分数：3.00）A.disregardsB.reaffirmsC.supersedesD.dissolvingE.negatingF.fashioning31.Although many n
22、ovelists write for artistic reasons, others are lured by the money, because popular success in writing can be so _.（分数：3.00）A.acquisitiveB.aestheticC.remunerativeD.lucrativeE.entertainingF.diverting32.The company manager was known for both his _ and his _: he lied frequently, but did so with amazing
23、 flair.（分数：3.00）A.duplicityB.brashnessC.evasivenessD.corruptionE.extravaganceF.panache33.Crucial to the expedition“s _ will be accurate assumptions about the weather: Without them, the safety of the mountain climbers may be _.（分数：3.00）A.futilityB.plausibilityC.successD.demonstratedE.jeopardizedF.enh
24、anced34.The university“s aggressive transformation from a teaching-centered college to a major research institution has brought _ that teaching is now being _.（分数：3.00）A.recommendationsB.accusationsC.acclaimsD.praisedE.neglectedF.discussed35.Certain plant seeds are able to remain _ for years, appear
25、ing lifeless when in fact they are merely inactive.（分数：3.00）A.conspicuousB.verdantC.pliantD.dormantE.thrivingF.quiescent36.Wanting desperately to be perceived as learned and authoritative, Johnson affected a _ tone when speaking in public.（分数：3.00）A.licentiousB.nihilisticC.magisterialD.propitiatoryE
26、.epicureanF.imposing37.Critics characterized the memoir as _ because of the author“s excessively sentimental description of her childhood.（分数：3.00）A.maudlinB.candidC.motleyD.enigmaticE.lachrymoseF.eclectic38.Ernest Gaines“s A Lesson Before Dying is _ of rural Louisiana: the writing is so evocative t
27、hat the Southern atmosphere seems almost to _ from the book“s pages.（分数：3.00）A.redolentB.dismissiveC.criticalD.ebbE.veerF.waftGRE-11 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、基础填空(总题数：38，分数：100.00)1.Extensive travel afforded Langston Hughes a _ perspective, but it was Harlem that served as the creative _ for his
28、writing.（分数：2.00）A.worldly B.stuntedC.parochialD.inspiration E.defenseF.obligation解析：解析 but 说明前后反义重复。 两空联动，第一空与 creative _反义重复。 worldly 世俗的，stunted 阻碍的，parochial 有局限的；inspiration 灵感，defense 防御，obligation 束缚。答案选 AD。2.One requirement of timeless art is that it deepen and _ our awareness, not that it m
29、erely confirm what we already know.（分数：2.00）A.hinderB.reconcileC.broaden D.sootheE.extend F.impede解析：解析 and 说明前后同义重复；not 取反。 空格与 deepen(加深)同义重复；与 already know(已经知道)反义重复。 hinder 妨碍，reconcile 调解，broaden 拓宽，soothe 缓解，extend 拓宽，impede 妨碍。答案选 CE。 注：这里 hinder 和 impede 是干扰项，同表示“妨碍”；reconcile 和 soothe 也是干扰项
30、，同表示“缓解”。3.Despairing that the performance of the chief executive would ever improve, the corporation“s board of directors took decisive action and _ him.（分数：2.00）A.coddledB.banished C.teasedD.ousted E.chidedF.taunted解析：解析 逗号说明前后同义重复。 空格与 despairing(绝望的)同义重复。 coddle 溺爱，banish 罢免，tease 挑逗，oust 罢免，chi
31、de 责备，taunt 奚落。答案选 BD。4.The discovery of the fossil was _ and _, surprising scientists and undermining accepted theories about plant distribution.（分数：2.00）A.exhilaratingB.unanticipated C.archetypicalD.propheticE.revolutionary F.banal解析：解析 逗号说明前后同义重复。 第一空与 surprising(使惊讶)同义重复。exhilarating 令人高兴的，unant
32、icipated 未曾料到的，archetypical 典范的。答案选 B。 第二空与 undermining accepted theories(削弱了已有理论的基础)同义重复。prophetic 预言的，revolutionary 革命性的，banal 陈腐的。答案选 E。5.Citing the _ of the Asian American community, the scholar argued that Asian Americans constituted the region“s fastest-growing minority population.（分数：2.00）A.d
33、igressionB.proximityC.expansion D.stabilizationE.boost F.steadiness解析：解析 逗号说明前后同义重复。 空格与 fastestgrowing(增长最快的)同义重复。 digression 离题，proximity 接近，expansion 扩张，stabilization 稳定，boost 快速增长，steadiness 稳定。答案选 CE。 注：这里 stabilization 和 steadiness 是干扰项，同表示“稳定”。6.Far from being _, bears in some national parks
34、are surprisingly _ when approached by humans; still visitors must exercise caution.（分数：2.00）A.aggressive B.benignC.reticentD.placid E.friskyF.cantankerous解析：解析 逗号说明前后同义重复；分号说明前后同义重复；far from 取反；still 取反。 两空联动，反义重复；第二空与 caution(注意安全)反义重复。 placid 温和的，frisky 活泼的，cantankerous 脾气不好的。答案选 D。 aggressive 有攻击
35、性的，benign 仁慈的，reticent 沉默不语的。答案选 A。7.Before becoming a stockbroker, Victoria Woodhull had a career as a _, someone believed to have insights about events beyond ordinary human perception.（分数：2.00）A.mentorB.profiteerC.counterfeiterD.clairvoyant E.forgerF.penetrator 解析：解析 逗号说明前后同义重复。 空格与 someone belie
36、ved to have insights about events beyond ordinary human perception(洞察力超越常人的人)同义重复。 mentor 导师，profiteer 投机商，counterfeiter 造假者，clairvoyant 有洞察力的人，forger 造假者，penetrator 有洞察力的人。答案选 DF。8.The judges for the chili competition were _, noting subtle differences between dishes that most people would not detec
37、t.（分数：2.00）A.obscureB.ruthlessC.discriminating D.sanctimoniousE.unrelentingF.screening 解析：解析 逗号说明前后同义重复。 空格与 noting subtle differences(察觉到细微的差别)同义重复。 obscure 含义模糊的，ruthless 残忍的，discriminating 有鉴赏力的/敏锐的，sanctimonious 假装虔诚的，unrelenting 不屈服的，screening 有辨别力的。答案选 CF。9.Although the archaeologist _ the sym
38、bols on the cave wall, she was, unable to _ them because they were too faint.（分数：2.00）A.recollectedB.scrutinized C.obliteratedD.ignoreE.concealF.decipher 解析：解析 although 说明前后反义重复；because 说明前后同义重复；unable 取反。 两空联动，同义重复；与 faint(模糊的)反义重复。 recollect 回忆，scrutinize 细看，obliterate 废除；ignore 忽略，conceal 隐藏，deci
39、pher 解读/破译。答案选 BF。10.Popular interest in music performed by folk singer Jean Ritchie acted as a _ because it _ a wider interest in the music of Ritchie“s native Kentucky.（分数：2.00）A.catalyst B.panaceaC.barrierD.stirred E.overcameF.mitigated解析：解析 because 说明前后同义重复。 两空联动，同义重复。 catalyst 催化剂，panacea 万灵药，b
40、arrier 阻碍；stir 激起，overcome 克服，mitigate 使减轻。答案选 AD。11.Oceanographers have identified more than 50 “dead zones“ around the world: areas of sea that various forms of pollution have rendered _ life.（分数：2.00）A.conducive toB.invaluable toC.bereaved of D.expedient toE.bereft of F.imperative to解析：解析 冒号说明前后同
41、义重复。 设空处_ life 与“dead zones”(死亡区域)同义重复。 conducive to 有利的，invaluable to 无价的，bereaved of 失去的，expedient to 有利的，bereft of 失去的，imperative to 急需的。答案选 CE。12.The few female physicians practicing at the end of the nineteenth century might be considered _ because they constituted a very small percentage of al
42、l physicians.（分数：2.00）A.miscreantsB.villainsC.anomalies D.pacifistsE.outliers F.extremists解析：解析 because 说明前后同义重复。 空格与 very small percentage of(占比很小)同义重复。 miscreant 恶棍，villain 恶棍，anomaly 异类，pacifist 和平主义者，outlier 异类，extremist 极端分子。答案选 CE。 注：这里 miscreant 和 villain 是干扰项，同表示“恶棍”。13.Rose smiled approving
43、 but gave neither written nor spoken permission to proceed with the project: her consent, in short, was _.（分数：2.00）A.tacit B.acquiescent C.ardentD.impetuousE.conditionalF.fervent解析：解析 冒号说明前后同义重复。 空格与 smiled.neither written nor spoken(用微笑表达既没有书面也没有口头)同义重复。 tacit 暗示的，acquiescent 默认的，ardent 热情的，impetuo
44、us 冲动的，conditional 有条件的，fervent 热情的。答案选 AB。14.Paradoxically, during the French Revolution，the very leaders who proclaimed _ philosophies sometimes also engaged in _ practices.（分数：2.00）A.regalB.liberating C.totalitarianD.imperialE.compromisedF.repressive 解析：解析 Paradoxically 说明前后反义重复。 两空联动，反义重复。 regal
45、 君主的，liberating 解放的，totalitarian 极权主义的；imperial 帝王的，compromised 折中的，repressive 镇压的。答案选 BF。15.Despite his brilliant career, Gerald was plagued by doubts and could not _ his feeling of _.（分数：3.00）A.fathomB.embraceC.dispel D.insecurityE.levityF.inferiority 解析：解析 and 说明前后同义重复；not 取反。 第二空与 doubts(怀疑)同义重复
46、。insecurity 不安全，levity 轻浮，inferiority 自卑。答案选 F。 not _与 plagued(使烦扰)同义重复。fathom 理解，embrace 乐于接受，dispel 驱散。答案选 C。16.Jane was both _ and _: she was blatantly proud and offensively bold.（分数：3.00）A.irresoluteB.haughty C.reverentialD.impudent E.articulateF.loquacious解析：解析 冒号说明前后同义重复。 第一空与 blatantly proud(
47、非常骄傲)同义重复。irresolute 犹豫不决的，haughty 骄傲的，reverential 恭敬的。答案选 B。 第二空与 offensively bold(唐突无礼)同义重复。impudent 无礼的，articulate 表达清晰的，loquacious 话多的。答案选 D。17.New Zealand and Spain can accurately be described as _ because they are diametrically opposite one another on the globe.（分数：3.00）A.satellitesB.antipodes
48、 C.reversalsD.bifurcationsE.dichotomiesF.symmetry 解析：解析 because 说明前后同义重复。 空格与 they are diametrically opposite one another on the globe(它们在地球上正好处于彼此的对面)同义重复。 satellite 附属国，antipode 正相反的事物，reversal 颠倒，bifurcation 分叉，dichotomy 二分法，symmetry 对称。答案选 BF。18.Ken took his _ obligations seriously, patiently caring for his mother throughout her long recuperat
