1、GRE-14 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.The works of Paraguayan artist Carlos Colombino are _: they include sculpture, painting, printmaking, and architecture.（分数：2.00）A.distortedB.whimsicalC.eclecticD.instructiveE.variedF.capricious2.Some actors have complained that the director
2、, rather than treating them as his _, dominated them and expected them to be _.（分数：2.00）A.equalsB.rivalsC.protgD.recalcitrantE.remorsefulF.subservient3.The Prime Minster handled the crisis calmly and dispassionately, thereby enhancing his reputation for being _.（分数：2.00）A.conciliatoryB.prejudicedC.c
3、omposedD.imperturbableE.cynicalF.partisan4.Writing in a straightforward as opposed to _ style, the author produced _ argument that shed new light on a controversial topic.（分数：2.00）A.a candidB.a austereC.a convolutedD.a nonsensicalE.a lucidF.a poignant5.The scientist _ the value of an interdisciplina
4、ry approach to environment studies, arguing such an approach was of paramount importance in promoting environmental literacy among students.（分数：2.00）A.ignoredB.disparagedC.toutedD.extolledE.perturbedF.imploded6.In retrospect the presidency of Dwight Eisenhower is perceived as _ period because it was
5、 relatively free of domestic turmoil.（分数：2.00）A.a tranquilB.an intractableC.a direD.an intimidatingE.a vanquishedF.a serene7.The two astronomers who simultaneously discovered Comet Hale-Bopp were _: individuals pursuing astronomy as an interest, not as a profession.（分数：2.00）A.researchersB.amateursC.
6、skepticsD.dilettantesE.pioneersF.experimenters8.The dictator _ democracy as the _ of ordinary citizens in government affairs.（分数：2.00）A.laudedB.scornedC.endorsedD.absenceE.meddlingF.duty9.The two friends occasionally indulged in _, as they both enjoyed a bout of good-natured teasing.（分数：2.00）A.bante
7、rB.grandiloquenceC.badinageD.controversyE.blatherF.bombast10.Never an _, but tending instead to see both sides of an issue, the senator was considered _ by those who did not know her well.（分数：2.00）A.absolutistB.ideologueC.elitistD.arrogantE.adamantF.indecisive11.The passengers experienced an intimac
8、y not uncommon among vacationers spending days together, an intimacy more often due to _ than to any community of taste.（分数：2.00）A.proximityB.compatibilityC.vicinityD.profusionE.recalcitranceF.affluence12.Chairperson and CEO Andrea Jung has revitalized her company, considered _ in recent years, to o
9、ne whose products now attract millions of consumers worldwide.（分数：2.00）A.avant-gradeB.moribundC.auspiciousD.dyingE.propitiousF.spurious13.Jessica was _ by Jon“s angry outburst: she literally did not know what to say, think, or do.（分数：2.00）A.disenchantedB.mollifiedC.assuagedD.beguiledE.nonplussedF.co
10、nfounded14.In Dorothy West“s novel The Living Is Easy, the main character feels _ by her father“s authority, resenting his attempts to check her _.（分数：2.00）A.favoredB.revivedC.limitedD.angerE.patienceF.independence15.Believing that the problem could be solved if enough information was garnered, the
11、scientist vowed to _ her research as long as some _ of obtaining additional data existed.（分数：3.00）A.dispense withB.terminateC.persevere inD.likelihoodE.doubtfulnessF.pretext16.Once the animal“s usual sources of nourishment have been exhausted, acorns are its only means of _.（分数：3.00）A.resuscitationB
12、.distractionC.subsistenceD.survivalE.resurgenceF.camouflage17.Although many of the students had found the assignment _, Harrison completed it with ease.（分数：3.00）A.frivolousB.laboriousC.gratifyingD.arduousE.agreeableF.timely18.Juan is _ examining his own feelings and motives: he cannot tolerate _.（分数
13、：3.00）A.accustomed toB.averse toC.mindful ofD.adulationE.introspectionF.spontaneity19.The new governor attempted to win the public“s sympathy by _ himself as the _ inheritor of his predecessor“s fiscal mismanagement.（分数：3.00）A.castingB.applaudingC.commendingD.gratefulE.complicitF.hapless20.Rebecca k
14、new that to finish her project she must overcome her tendency toward _ and learn to make up her mind.（分数：3.00）A.indecisionB.independenceC.buoyancyD.irresolutionE.expertiseF.autonomy21.Jane Eyre is among the most _ of feminist novels: it is still widely _ more than 150 years after its publication.（分数
15、：3.00）A.confusingB.provocativeC.enduringD.mimickedE.readF.overlooked22.Led by Massasoit and William Bradford, the Wampanoag communities and Plymouth Colony created a military and economic _, drawing upon one another“s resources for decades.（分数：3.00）A.combatB.stalemateC.dilemmaD.rivalryE.allianceF.al
16、ly23.Jason“s gullibility was remarkable: he _ the most outrageous assertions and was therefore much too easily _.（分数：3.00）A.trustedB.proposedC.repeatedD.apprehendedE.deludedF.imitated24.Because curiosity is deemed the _ of the scientific temperament, theoretical physicist Richard Feynman, renowned f
17、or his ceaseless questioning，was regarded by some as an _ of the scientific spirit.（分数：3.00）A.baneB.essenceC.inverseD.incarnationE.adversaryF.inception25.The editorial charged that some contemporary music _ fundamental social values by glamorizing what is essentially an outlaw lifestyle.（分数：3.00）A.e
18、njoinsB.erodesC.debauchesD.spawnsE.escalatesF.augments26.Some people believe a parrot can comprehend the words it utters, but most biologists believe parrots lack such _ ability.（分数：3.00）A.auditoryB.cognitiveC.emulativeD.mimeticE.propheticF.epistemic27.Nothing in the essay is _: every sentence contr
19、ibutes in an essential way to the overall meaning.（分数：3.00）A.paramountB.querulousC.redundantD.mandatoryE.superfluousF.consummate28.Unlike the wild turkey, which can successfully fly for short distances, the domesticated turkey is completely _ flight.（分数：3.00）A.subject toB.bend toC.inept atD.captivat
20、ed byE.incapable ofF.worthy of29.Morale among the staff scientists _ when the director dolefully announced that chances of the projects“ receiving additional funding were _.（分数：3.00）A.soaredB.plummetedC.splinteredD.overwhelmingE.calculableF.infinitesimal30.The slogan “What goes up must come down“ wa
21、s so universally accepted by economists that it was considered _.（分数：3.00）A.a conjectureB.an axiomC.a fadD.a testimonialE.a speculationF.a maxim31.The corporation“s code of ethics is ludicrous; its principles are either _, offering clichs in lieu of guidance，or so unspecific as to make any behavior
22、_.（分数：3.00）A.platitudinousB.anonymousC.instructiveD.unlikelyE.portentousF.permissible32.Sally, thoroughly convinced of her own importance, often acts without _: she feels no guilt, for example, about appropriating her brother“s possessions.（分数：3.00）A.compunctionB.assuranceC.misgivingD.indignationE.i
23、nducementF.aplomb33.While the official“s actions were widely denounced, they were nonetheless _, fully within the boundaries of recognized laws.（分数：3.00）A.profitableB.legalC.advantageousD.licitE.disturbingF.unforgivable34.While tributyltin (TBT) is generally not as _ as certain other toxic substance
24、s, studies of damaging effects on marine life show it is _ to mollusk fisheries.（分数：3.00）A.neutralB.controversialC.dangerousD.essentialE.devastatingF.attracted35.Eager to maintain the party“s lighthearted atmosphere, the host skillfully averted _ between two of his guests with _ change of subject.（分
25、数：3.00）A.a quarrelB.a friendshipC.a respiteD.a diplomaticE.an ineffectualF.an irritating36.Although normally cheerful and energetic, Nathan was noticeably _ during the week preceding the announcement of the pending job transfers.（分数：3.00）A.coherentB.discreetC.subduedD.prudentE.methodicalF.repressed3
26、7.The editor removed large portions of the manuscript, _ entire paragraphs that she considered either erroneous or _.（分数：3.00）A.fabricatingB.expurgatingC.salvagingD.simplisticE.decorousF.offensive38.On Gold Mountain is both _ and _; by recounting her Chinese American relatives“ lives, Lisa See also
27、illuminates the larger story of the immigrant experience in the United States.（分数：3.00）A.particularB.conspicuousC.austereD.universalE.ornateF.exclusiveGRE-14 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.The works of Paraguayan artist Carlos Colombino are _: they include sculpture, painting, p
28、rintmaking, and architecture.（分数：2.00）A.distortedB.whimsicalC.eclectic D.instructiveE.varied F.capricious解析：解析 冒号说明前后同义重复。 空格与 include sculpture，painting，printmaking，and architecture(包括雕刻、绘画、版画和建筑)同义重复。 distorted 曲解的，whimsical 反复无常的，eclectic 多元化的，instructive 启蒙的，varied 多样的，capricious 反复无常的。答案选 CE。 注
29、：这里 whimsical 和 capricious 是干扰项，同表示“反复无常的”。2.Some actors have complained that the director, rather than treating them as his _, dominated them and expected them to be _.（分数：2.00）A.equals B.rivalsC.protgD.recalcitrantE.remorsefulF.subservient 解析：解析 rather.than.说明前后反义重复。 两空联动，反义重复；第二空与 dominated(支配)同义
30、重复。 equal 平等的人，rival 竞争对手，protg 门生；recalcitrant 顽抗的，remorseful 悔恨的，subservient 屈从的。答案选 AF。3.The Prime Minster handled the crisis calmly and dispassionately, thereby enhancing his reputation for being _.（分数：2.00）A.conciliatoryB.prejudicedC.composed D.imperturbable E.cynicalF.partisan解析：解析 thereby 说明前
31、后同义重复。 空格与 calmly and dispassionately(冷静且镇定)同义重复。 conciliatory 安抚的，prejudiced 有偏见的，composed 冷静的，imperturbable 冷静沉着的，cynical愤世嫉俗的，partisan 跟随的。答案选 CD。4.Writing in a straightforward as opposed to _ style, the author produced _ argument that shed new light on a controversial topic.（分数：2.00）A.a candidB.
32、a austereC.a convoluted D.a nonsensicalE.a lucid F.a poignant解析：解析 as opposed to 说明前后反义重复；逗号说明前后同义重复。 两空联动，反义重复；第一空与 straightforward(直接明了的)反义重复。 candid 直率的，austere 朴素的，convoluted 复杂的；nonsensical 愚蠢的，lucid 清晰易懂的，poignant 动人的。答案选 CE。5.The scientist _ the value of an interdisciplinary approach to envir
33、onment studies, arguing such an approach was of paramount importance in promoting environmental literacy among students.（分数：2.00）A.ignoredB.disparagedC.touted D.extolled E.perturbedF.imploded解析：解析 逗号说明前后同义重复。 空格与 of paramount importance(极重要的)同义重复。 ignore 忽略，disparage 轻视，tout 高度评价，extoll 高度赞扬，perturb
34、 使不安，implode 从内部崩塌。答案选 CD。6.In retrospect the presidency of Dwight Eisenhower is perceived as _ period because it was relatively free of domestic turmoil.（分数：2.00）A.a tranquil B.an intractableC.a direD.an intimidatingE.a vanquishedF.a serene 解析：解析 because 说明前后同义重复。 空格与 relatively free of domestic tu
35、rmoil(相对来说没有国内动乱)同义重复。 tranquil 平静的，intractable 难以驾驭的，dire 悲惨的，intimidating 威胁的，vanquished 被征服的，serene 平静的。答案选 AF。7.The two astronomers who simultaneously discovered Comet Hale-Bopp were _: individuals pursuing astronomy as an interest, not as a profession.（分数：2.00）A.researchersB.amateurs C.skeptics
36、D.dilettantes E.pioneersF.experimenters解析：解析 冒号说明前后同义重复。 空格与 interest(兴趣)同义重复。 researcher 研究者，amateur 业余爱好者，skeptic 怀疑者，dilettante 业余爱好者，pioneer 先锋，experimenter 实验者。答案选 BD。8.The dictator _ democracy as the _ of ordinary citizens in government affairs.（分数：2.00）A.laudedB.scorned C.endorsedD.absenceE.m
37、eddling F.duty解析：解析 dictator(独裁者)和 democracy(民主)对应，反义重复，说明第一空填入一个表示逻辑反义的词。laud 赞美，scorn 嘲弄，endorse 支持。答案选 B。 absence 缺席，meddling 干涉，duty 责任。答案选 E。9.The two friends occasionally indulged in _, as they both enjoyed a bout of good-natured teasing.（分数：2.00）A.banter B.grandiloquenceC.badinage D.controver
38、syE.blatherF.bombast解析：解析 as 说明前后同义重复。 空格与 good-natured teasing(善意的玩笑)同义重复。 banter 打趣，grandiloquence 夸张，badinage 打趣，controversy 争论，blather 胡说，bombast 夸张。答案选 AC。 注：这里 grandiloquence 和 bombast 是干扰项，同表示“夸张”。10.Never an _, but tending instead to see both sides of an issue, the senator was considered _ b
39、y those who did not know her well.（分数：2.00）A.absolutist B.ideologueC.elitistD.arrogantE.adamantF.indecisive 解析：解析 Never.but.表示“不是而是”，前后反义重复；did not know her well(不太了解她)取反。 第一空与 see both sides of an issue(看到问题的两面)反义重复。absolutist 绝对论者，ideologue理论家，elitist 自觉高人一等的人。答案选 A。 第二空与 see both sides of an issu
40、e(看到问题的两面)感情方向相反。arrogant 傲慢的，adamant固执的，indecisive 优柔寡断的。答案选 F。11.The passengers experienced an intimacy not uncommon among vacationers spending days together, an intimacy more often due to _ than to any community of taste.（分数：2.00）A.proximity B.compatibilityC.vicinity D.profusionE.recalcitranceF.a
41、ffluence解析：解析 逗号说明前后同义重复。 空格与 spending days together(几天时间都在一起)同义重复。 proximity 接近，compatibility 相互和谐，vicinity 接近，profusion 大量，recalcitrance 执拗，affluence 大量。答案选 AC。 注：这里 profusion 和 affluence 是干扰项，同表示“大量”。12.Chairperson and CEO Andrea Jung has revitalized her company, considered _ in recent years, to
42、one whose products now attract millions of consumers worldwide.（分数：2.00）A.avant-gradeB.moribund C.auspiciousD.dying E.propitiousF.spurious解析：解析 revitalized 说明前后反义重复。 空格与 attract millions of consumers worldwide(在世界范围内吸引了数百万顾客)反义重复。 avant-grade 先锋派，moribund 垂死的，auspicious 好兆头的，dying 垂死的，propitious 吉祥的
43、，spurious 伪造的。答案选 BD。 注：这里 auspicious 和 propitious 是干扰项，同表示“好兆头的”。13.Jessica was _ by Jon“s angry outburst: she literally did not know what to say, think, or do.（分数：2.00）A.disenchantedB.mollifiedC.assuagedD.beguiledE.nonplussed F.confounded 解析：解析 冒号说明前后同义重复。 空格与 did not know what to say, think, or d
44、o(不知如何说，也不知如何思考，更不知如何去做)同义重复。 disenchant 使醒悟，mollify 使平息，assuage 使平息，beguile 剥夺，nonplus 使困惑，confound 使困惑。答案选 EF。 注：这里 mollify 和 assuage 是干扰项，同表示“使平息”。14.In Dorothy West“s novel The Living Is Easy, the main character feels _ by her father“s authority, resenting his attempts to check her _.（分数：2.00）A.
45、favoredB.revivedC.limited D.angerE.patienceF.independence 解析：解析 逗号说明前后同义重复。 第一空与 check(阻止)同义重复。favor 喜爱，revive 唤醒，limit 限制。答案选 C。 anger 愤怒，patience 耐心，independence 独立。答案选 F。15.Believing that the problem could be solved if enough information was garnered, the scientist vowed to _ her research as long
46、 as some _ of obtaining additional data existed.（分数：3.00）A.dispense withB.terminateC.persevere in D.likelihood E.doubtfulnessF.pretext解析：解析 If 和 as long as 对应，同表示条件，前后同义重复。 第一空与 could be solved(能被解决)同义重复。dispense with 特许，terminate 终止，persevere in 坚持不懈。答案选 C。 some _ of obtaining additional data exist
47、ed(一些能获取更多数据的_与 enough information was garnered(获得足够的信息)同义重复。likelihood 可能性，doubtfulness 可疑，pretext 借口。答案选 D。16.Once the animal“s usual sources of nourishment have been exhausted, acorns are its only means of _.（分数：3.00）A.resuscitationB.distractionC.subsistence D.survival E.resurgenceF.camouflage解析：
48、解析 逗号说明前后同义重复。 空格与 nourishment(食物)同义重复。 resuscitation 复活，distraction 困惑，subsistence 生存，survival 生存，resurgence 复活，camouflage 伪装。答案选 CD。 注：这里 resuscitation 和 resurgence 是干扰项，同表示“复活”。17.Although many of the students had found the assignment _, Harrison completed it with ease.（分数：3.00）A.frivolousB.laborious C.gratifyingD.arduous E.agreeableF.timely解析：解析 Although 说明前后反义
