1、GRE-17 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.Manuel was so _ that he would gladly spend months without more than perfunctory contact with other people.（分数：2.50）A.affableB.spuriousC.reclusiveD.exactingE.solitaryF.demanding2.Judy Dater“s photographs depict everyday reality while also ev
2、oking qualities so _ that few photographers can capture them.（分数：2.50）A.unwaveringB.ephemeralC.fleetingD.immovableE.drearyF.steadfast3.The visually striking movie was diminished by its _ content: its characters were inane, and its story was unintelligent.（分数：2.50）A.direB.vacuousC.vacantD.exorbitantE
3、.extravagantF.maudlin4.Diego Velazquez, Francisco de Goya, and El Greco, three of the most distinctive and influential artists in Spain“s history, together form the great _ of Spanish painting.（分数：2.50）A.triageB.sojournC.triumvirateD.convocationE.trinityF.assembly5.The _ has proved to be _: as a res
4、ult, negotiations have been suspended indefinitely.（分数：2.50）A.impasseB.reconciliationC.conjectureD.infelicitousE.exhilaratingF.insurmountable6.To study predators, one must adopt the role of _, that is, refrain from interfering with an animal“s natural behavior.（分数：2.50）A.vigilanteB.arbiterC.observer
5、D.spectatorE.specialistF.judge7.Most human behavior is _: that is, it tends to _ a norm.（分数：2.50）A.mercenaryB.regressiveC.conventionalD.vary fromE.deviate fromF.conform to8.The experts could not believe that a beginner had created such an accomplished work: they found the idea _.（分数：2.50）A.capriciou
6、sB.implausibleC.coincidentalD.arbitraryE.circumstantialF.incredible9.The magazine article discussing the governor“s financial dealings contained _ statements, but it stopped short of being _.（分数：2.50）A.exaggeratedB.documentedC.pretentiousD.decorousE.laudatoryF.libelous10.The deterioration of the ozo
7、ne layer is _, with the loss of penguin habitats being just one of the _ results.（分数：2.50）A.dormantB.perniciousC.protractedD.salutaryE.deficientF.deleterious11.Literally meaning “without care“, a(n) _ is a job that requires little work yet provides an income.（分数：2.50）A.culminationB.sinecureC.vocatio
8、nD.occupationE.sanctumF.feather bed12.Climbing the steep mountainside could make even experienced climbers _; not surprisingly, June, a novice, felt dizzy while still at the bottom.（分数：2.50）A.indefatigableB.vertiginousC.woozyD.pugnaciousE.ambiguousF.equivocal13.Compelled by powerful impulses to _ he
9、r energies on myriad unworthy projects, Emilia nonetheless dazzled observers with the sheer magnitude of that _.（分数：2.50）A.squanderB.distillC.economizeD.malevolenceE.discernmentF.profligacy14.When acid rain attacks stone, it does not remain confined to the surface; instead, it _ the stone.（分数：2.50）A
10、.displacesB.piercesC.penetratesD.illuminatesE.distillsF.purifies15.By citing data from nations where female scientists earn less than equivalent male counterparts, the author attempted to _ the claim that _ still lingers in the scientific workplace.（分数：2.50）A.winnowB.substantiateC.undermineD.discrim
11、inationE.opportunityF.opposition16.Wanting to appear both _ and _, the official tried to cultivate an authoritative yet solicitous public image.（分数：2.50）A.credibleB.charismaticC.commandingD.disingenuousE.resilientF.compassionate17.The scientists hypothesized that the newly discovered virus multiplie
12、s by _ living cells, where the viral genetic material uses the cellular materials of the host to _ new viruses.（分数：2.50）A.invadingB.shunningC.purifyingD.extinguishE.manufactureF.restore18.The success of the space program came as a pleasant surprise to a nation that had been _ by political turmoil an
13、d social unrest.（分数：2.50）A.exoneratedB.beleagueredC.eulogizedD.besiegedE.absolvedF.homogenized19.Cottontail rabbits are known for being remarkably _, some individual females producing up to 35 offspring a year.（分数：2.50）A.innocuousB.prolificC.symbioticD.reclusiveE.fecundF.inoffensive20.No space was _
14、 inside the spaceship: there was nothing in it that did not serve an important function.（分数：2.50）A.occupiedB.wastedC.modernD.lavishedE.taken upF.unfamiliar21.Long after the day“s catch had been brought ashore, the smell of fish still _ the air.（分数：2.50）A.rarifiedB.purifiedC.illuminatedD.thinnedE.per
15、meatedF.suffused22.Certain museum antiquities are of questionable legal status, tainted by histories of bribery, thievery, and other _ activities.（分数：2.50）A.illicitB.provincialC.illegitimateD.provocativeE.sovereignF.piquing23.The shrewd dictator publicized the prosperity of one small village in orde
16、r to _ the _ of the economic hardships that plagued most of his country.（分数：2.50）A.announceB.expediteC.downplayD.retrospectE.instabilityF.magnitude24.With his unlaundered shirt and his wrinkled suit, Ted appeared _.（分数：2.50）A.belligerentB.slovenlyC.casualD.untidyE.informalF.gracious25.The estranged
17、friends attempted _, but their deep-seated _ made the resumption of cordial relations impossible.（分数：2.50）A.a real locationB.a disputationC.a reconciliationD.reciprocityE.veracityF.enmity26.Ramona practiced ceaselessly, but even such _ efforts could not compensate for the poor performance of her tea
18、mmates.（分数：2.50）A.precociousB.dilatoryC.incessantD.insouciantE.unremittingF.perfunctory27.Although _, nearly self-effacing, in her personal affairs, the journalist displays in her articles and columns an overriding _ publicity and controversy.（分数：2.50）A.charismaticB.monotonousC.retiringD.disdain for
19、E.penchant forF.unbiased toward28.Films and paintings _ a similar challenge: to _ the viewer“s eye that a two-dimensional surface actually has depth.（分数：2.50）A.shareB.overlookC.disproveD.persuadeE.warnF.question29.There was so much _in the recent senatorial campaign that voters tuned out, disgusted
20、with the barrage of malicious accusations.（分数：2.50）A.incompetenceB.vilificationC.obstinacyD.mudslingingE.grandstandingF.showmanship30.Recent advances indicate that cures for some seemingly intractable diseases are now within reach, but scientists are being _ in their public statements, mindful of pa
21、st claims that proved _.（分数：2.50）A.nonchalantB.circumspectC.adamantD.unambiguousE.unimpeachableF.apocalyptic31.Nuclear engineer Meena Mutyala argues that nuclear power is an environmentally _ technology, operating with essentially no emissions.（分数：2.50）A.hostileB.culpableC.inimicalD.benignE.capricio
22、usF.innocuous32.Harper Lee cannot be called _ writer as she has published only one major work; however, her writing in that novel is so _, so sharply perceptive, that it has earned her enduring popularity.（分数：2.50）A.an astuteB.a prolificC.an eruditeD.convolutedE.timorousF.trenchant33.Because lsaac f
23、ound the language of advertising both _ and insulting, he _ watching commercials on television.（分数：2.50）A.amusingB.offensiveC.complicatedD.enjoyedE.avoidedF.discussed34.In the red Namibian desert of Demarala, about 100 black rhinos still manage to _ even though the terrain is extraordinarily _.（分数：3
24、.50）A.exploreB.thriveC.migrateD.spaciousE.abundantF.hostile35.The term “dry cleaning“ is something of a _ since this process generally involves application of perchloroethylene, a liquid chemical.（分数：3.50）A.stereotypeB.mementoC.proverbD.misnomerE.misnamingF.banality36.For thousands of years, nomads,
25、 conquerors, traders, and pilgrims have _ the region, contributing to its multicultural heritage and its _ of artifacts.（分数：3.50）A.circumventedB.traversedC.canvassedD.dearthE.uniformityF.wealth37.Displaying a heightened sense of _, many of author Maria Cristina Mena“s characters exemplify a dignifie
26、d and polite society.（分数：3.50）A.eminenceB.decorumC.ebullienceD.decencyE.dissipationF.noteworthiness38.Dr. Yuan headed a medical team that was highly _, in that it represented multifarious specialties and varied experiences.（分数：3.50）A.refractoryB.assiduousC.eclecticD.remunerativeE.industriousF.hetero
27、geneousGRE-17 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.Manuel was so _ that he would gladly spend months without more than perfunctory contact with other people.（分数：2.50）A.affableB.spuriousC.reclusive D.exactingE.solitary F.demanding解析：解析 so.that.说明前后同义重复。 空格与 he would gladly spend months
28、 without more than perfunctory contact with other people(他情愿数月不与他人交流，最多也只是敷衍了事)同义重复。 affable 和蔼的，spurious 伪造的，reclusive 单独的，exacting 严格的，solitary 单独的，demanding 难以满足的。答案选 CE。2.Judy Dater“s photographs depict everyday reality while also evoking qualities so _ that few photographers can capture them.（分
29、数：2.50）A.unwaveringB.ephemeral C.fleeting D.immovableE.drearyF.steadfast解析：解析 so.that.说明前后同义重复。 空格与 few photographers can capture them(很少有摄影师能够捕捉到它们)同义重复。 unwavering 坚定的，ephemeral 短暂的，fleeting 短暂的，immovable 坚定的，dreary 单调乏味的，steadfast 坚定的。答案选 BC。 注：这里 immovable 和 steadfast 以及 unwavering 是干扰项，同表示“坚定的”
30、。3.The visually striking movie was diminished by its _ content: its characters were inane, and its story was unintelligent.（分数：2.50）A.direB.vacuous C.vacant D.exorbitantE.extravagantF.maudlin解析：解析 冒号说明前后同义重复。 空格与 inane(空洞的)或 unintelligent(笨拙的)同义重复。 dire 迫切的，vacuous 愚蠢的，vacant 空洞的，exorbitant 过度的，extr
31、avagant 过度的，maudlin过于感伤的。答案选 BC。 注：这里 exorbitant 和 extravagant 是干扰项，同表示“过度的”，且与正确选项构成反义重复。4.Diego Velazquez, Francisco de Goya, and El Greco, three of the most distinctive and influential artists in Spain“s history, together form the great _ of Spanish painting.（分数：2.50）A.triageB.sojournC.triumvirat
32、e D.convocationE.trinity F.assembly解析：解析 triage 优先分配，sojourn 短暂停留，triumvirate 三人领导小组，convocation 集会，trinity 三位一体，assembly 集会。答案选 CE。 注：这里 convocation 和 assembly 是干扰项，同表示“集会”。5.The _ has proved to be _: as a result, negotiations have been suspended indefinitely.（分数：2.50）A.impasse B.reconciliationC.co
33、njectureD.infelicitousE.exhilaratingF.insurmountable 解析：解析 冒号说明前后同义重复。 设空处 The _ has proved to be _与 negotiations have been suspended indefinitely(谈判被无限期推迟)同义重复。 impasse 僵局，reconciliation 和解，conjecture 推测的结果；infelicitous 不愉快的，exhilarating 令人愉快的，insurmountable 难以克服的。答案选 AF。6.To study predators, one m
34、ust adopt the role of _, that is, refrain from interfering with an animal“s natural behavior.（分数：2.50）A.vigilanteB.arbiterC.observer D.spectator E.specialistF.judge解析：解析 that is 说明前后同义重复。 空格与 refrain from interfering with an animal“s natural behavior(避免干扰动物的自然行为)同义重复。 vigilante 警戒人员，arbiter 仲裁者，obse
35、rver 观察者，spectator 观察者，specialist 专家，judge 仲裁者。答案选 CD。 注：这里 arbiter 和 judge 是干扰项，同表示“仲裁者”。7.Most human behavior is _: that is, it tends to _ a norm.（分数：2.50）A.mercenaryB.regressiveC.conventional D.vary fromE.deviate fromF.conform to 解析：解析 冒号说明前后同义重复。 两空联动，同义重复。 mercenary 唯利是图的，regressive 退化的，convent
36、ional 传统的；vary from 不同于，deviate from 背离，conform to 遵守。答案选 CF。8.The experts could not believe that a beginner had created such an accomplished work: they found the idea _.（分数：2.50）A.capriciousB.implausible C.coincidentalD.arbitraryE.circumstantialF.incredible 解析：解析 冒号说明前后同义重复。 空格与 a beginner had crea
37、ted such an accomplished work(一个新手创造了如此成熟的作品)同义重复。 capricious 反复无常的，implausible 难以置信的，coincidental 同时发生的，arbitrary 缺乏计划的，circumstantial 详细的，incredible 难以置信的。答案选 BF。 注：这里 capricious 和 arbitrary 是干扰项，同表示“任意的”。9.The magazine article discussing the governor“s financial dealings contained _ statements, b
38、ut it stopped short of being _.（分数：2.50）A.exaggerated B.documentedC.pretentiousD.decorousE.laudatoryF.libelous 解析：解析 but 说明前后取反，stop short of 的意思是决定不做，所以两空取同。 exaggerated 夸大的，documented 评注的，pretentious 狂妄的；decorous 正派得体的，laudatory表示赞扬的，libelous 诽谤的。答案选 AF。10.The deterioration of the ozone layer is _
39、, with the loss of penguin habitats being just one of the _ results.（分数：2.50）A.dormantB.pernicious C.protractedD.salutaryE.deficientF.deleterious 解析：解析 逗号说明前后同义重复。 两空联动，同义重复。 dormant 静止的，pernicious 有害的，protracted 拖延的；salutary 有利的，deficient 有缺点的，deleterious 有害的。答案选 BF。11.Literally meaning “without ca
40、re“, a(n) _ is a job that requires little work yet provides an income.（分数：2.50）A.culminationB.sinecure C.vocationD.occupationE.sanctumF.feather bed 解析：解析 that 引导定语从句，说明前后同义重复。 空格与 requires little work yet provides an income(不需要做什么工作就能赚钱)同义重复。 culmination 终点/高潮，sinecure 美差，vocation 职业，occupation 职业，s
41、anctum 神圣的地方，featherbed 美差。答案选 BF。 注：这里 vocation 和 occupation 是干扰项，同表示“职业”。12.Climbing the steep mountainside could make even experienced climbers _; not surprisingly, June, a novice, felt dizzy while still at the bottom.（分数：2.50）A.indefatigableB.vertiginous C.woozy D.pugnaciousE.ambiguousF.equivoca
42、l解析：解析 surprisingly 说明前后反义重复；not 取反。 空格与 dizzy(眩晕的)同义重复。 indefatigable 不懈怠的，vertiginous 眩晕的，woozy 眩晕的，pugnacious 好斗的，ambiguous 不确定的，equivocal 不确定的。答案选 BC。 注：这里 ambiguous 和 equivocal 是干扰项，同表示“不确定的”。13.Compelled by powerful impulses to _ her energies on myriad unworthy projects, Emilia nonetheless daz
43、zled observers with the sheer magnitude of that _.（分数：2.50）A.squander B.distillC.economizeD.malevolenceE.discernmentF.profligacy 解析：解析 that 表示指代，说明前后同义重复。 两空联动，同义重复。 squander 浪费，distill 蒸馏，economize 节约；malevolence 恶毒，discernment 识别，profligacy挥霍。答案选 AF。14.When acid rain attacks stone, it does not rem
44、ain confined to the surface; instead, it _ the stone.（分数：2.50）A.displacesB.pierces C.penetrates D.illuminatesE.distillsF.purifies解析：解析 not.instead.表示“不是而是”，前后反义重复。 空格与 remain confined to the surface(停留在表面)反义重复。 displace 替代，pierce 渗入，penetrate 渗入，illuminate 照明，distill(通过蒸馏)使纯净，purify 使纯净。答案选 BC。 注：这里
45、 distill 和 purify 是干扰项，同表示“使纯净”。15.By citing data from nations where female scientists earn less than equivalent male counterparts, the author attempted to _ the claim that _ still lingers in the scientific workplace.（分数：2.50）A.winnowB.substantiate C.undermineD.discrimination E.opportunityF.oppositi
46、on解析：解析 逗号说明前后同义重复。 第二空与 female scientists earn less than equivalent male counterparts(同等条件下女科学家比男科学家收入低)同义重复。discrimination 歧视，opportunity 机会，opposition 敌对。答案选 D。 winnow 除去，substantiate 证实，undermine 削弱。代入选项，答案选 B。16.Wanting to appear both _ and _, the official tried to cultivate an authoritative ye
47、t solicitous public image.（分数：2.50）A.credibleB.charismaticC.commanding D.disingenuousE.resilientF.compassionate 解析：解析 逗号说明前后同义重复。 第一空与 authoritative(权威性的)同义重复。credible 可信的，charismatic 有魅力的，commanding 权威的。答案选 C。 第二空与 solicitous public(亲民的)同义重复。disingenuous 不真诚的，resilient 复原的，compassionate 有同情心的。答案选 F
48、。17.The scientists hypothesized that the newly discovered virus multiplies by _ living cells, where the viral genetic material uses the cellular materials of the host to _ new viruses.（分数：2.50）A.invading B.shunningC.purifyingD.extinguishE.manufacture F.restore解析：解析 逗号说明前后同义重复。 第一空与 uses the cellular m
