McGraw-Hill Education GRE 2019

In Questions 1 to 6, for each blank, select the choice that best completes the text.

1. In prioritizing efficiency, modern society downplays (i) in
   favor of an all-consuming (ii).

Blank (i) Blank (ii)

A idealism D putrefaction

B ambition E adamancy

C evenhandedness F pragmatism

2. Despite the of evidence supporting his theory, Wasselman
   used his charisma to attract a legion of followers.

A confluence

B dearth

C nadir

D elision

E consumption

3. A trademark characteristic of postmodernism is the turn from self-
   seriousness to (i) : Because everything has been explained
   and already done, the only remaining recourse is (ii).

Blank (i) Blank (ii)

A pathos D amused detachment

B sentimentality E heightened awareness

C irony F cautious investigation

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