Day 5 focuses on mastering 5 new GRE words and applying them through mini-quizzes to improve verbal reasoning skills.
Words to Learn:
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Esoteric – intended for a small group, obscure
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Frugal – careful with money
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Gregarious – sociable
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Haphazard – random, disorganized
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Idiosyncrasy – a peculiar trait
Text Completion Questions:
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The lecture on quantum physics was so _______ that only a few students understood it.
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She lived a _______ lifestyle, saving money wherever possible.
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The team’s plan was _______ and lacked structure.
Sentence Equivalence Questions:
4. He is naturally _______ and enjoys attending social events.
(A) gregarious (B) introverted (C) outgoing (D) sociable (E) reserved (F) shy)
5. His habit of wearing mismatched socks was a minor _______ that amused his friends.
(A) idiosyncrasy (B) trait (C) peculiarity (D) norm (E) habit (F) quirk)
Answer Key (Click to view answers)
esoteric
frugal
haphazard
A & C – gregarious & outgoing
A & C – idiosyncrasy & peculiarity
Practice more with our GRE Verbal Practice Test PDF for Non-Native English Speakers: Download PDF
Find all our Mini Vocabulary Quizzes here: GRE Daily Vocabulary Mini-Quizzes
