GRE真题及答案解析

【02・07年GRE真题及答案解析整理】

2002年11月23日GRE笔考题

VERBAL部分

Section1填空

1.Althoughshegivesbadlytitlestohermusicalcompositions,they

unusualcombinationsofmaterialsincludingGregorianchant,Asianscalepatternsand

rhythms,electronicsounds,andbirdsongs.

A.exotic...belie

B.eccentric...deploy

C.traditional...exclude

D.imaginative...disguise

E.conventional...incorporate

2.EventhoughthefolktalesPerroultcollectedandretoldwerenotsolelyFrenchinorigin,

hisversionsofthemweresodecidedlyFrenchinstylethatlateranthologizesofFrench

folktaleshaveneverthem.

A.excluded

B.admired

C.collected

D.promoted

E.comprehended

3.Inarguingagainstassertionsthatenvironmentalcatastropheisimminent,herbook

doesnotridiculeallpredictionsofdoombutratherclaimsthattherisksofharmhavein

manycasesbeen.

A.exaggerated

B.ignored

C.scrutinized

D.derided

E.increased

4.Thereseemstobenothereadingpublic'sthirstforbooksaboutthe1960's:

indeed,thenormallevelofinteresthasrecentlybecauseofaspateofpopular

televisiondocumentaries.

A.quenching...moderated

B.whetting...mushroomed

C.curtailing...warned

D.ignoring...transformed

Eslaking...increased

5.Despiteatendencytobeovertly,thepoetryoftheMiddleAgesoftensparksthe

imaginationandprovideslivelyentertainment,aswellaspioussentiments.

A.diverting

B.emotional

C.didactic

D.romantic

E.whimsical

6.OneofthefirstofreducedburninginAmazonrainforestswasthechestnut

industry:smoketendstodriveouttheinsectthat,bypollinatingchestnuttree,allow

chestnutstodevelop.

A.reformers

B.discoveries

C.casualties

D.critics

E.beneficiaries

7.Theresearchcommitteeurgedthearchaeologisttoherclaimthatthetombshe

hasdiscoveredwasthatofAlexandertheGreat,sinceherinitialreporthasbeenbased

onlyon.

A.disseminate...supposition

B.withdraw...evidence

C.undercut...caprice

D.document...conjecture

E.downplay...facts

类比词

8.STOMACH:DIGESTION

A.heart:pulsationB.eye:recognitionC.muscle:exertionD.skin:irritation

E.lung:respiration

9.DEHYDRATE:WATER

A.melt:liquidB.wither:vitalityC.anchor:stabilityD.emote:enthusiasm

E.shrivel:winkle

10.RAVENOUS:HUNGRY

A.congenial:friendlyB.mean:wildC.obsessed:absorbedD.inept:clumsy

E.sated:savory

11.ELEGY:LAMENT

A.epic:idolizeB.comely:pleaseC.parody:ridiculeD.sonnet:court

E.tragedy:pity

12.ANECDOTE:NARRATIVE

A.acronym:letterB.summary:excerptC.simile:comparison

D.metaphor:fantasyEpseudonym:signature

13.TRUNATE:LENGTH

A.separate:substanceB.ventilate:circulationC.vaccinate:immunity

D.transfer:locationE.cool:temperature

14.GENERATION:INDIVIDUAL

A.conference:speakerB.shift:laborerC.city:officialD.tree:limb

E.river:stream

15.RERERTOIRE:PERFORMANCE

A.agenda:meetingB.catalog:libraryC.manifest:cargoD.invoice:receipt

E.inventory:sale

16.BLANDISHMENT:COAX

A.equivocation:disputeB.assessment:inferC.augmentation:complicate

D.persuasion:coerceEexplanation:enlighten

短文章

Industrialproductionofpowdersinvolvesmechanicalforcesfracturingindividualparticles

ofmaterialintoever-smallerparticles.Thetheoryexplainingthisfracturingrecognizestwo

generaltypesofbehaviorexhibitedbymaterialunderstress:elasticandplastic

deformation.Elasticdeformationoccurswhenstressisplacedorabrittlematerial,which

deformsandthenreturnstoitsoriginalshapewhenstressisremoved.Ifthematerialis

stressedtooheavily,however,excessenergybuildsupandthematerialfractures.This

behaviormakesbrittlematerialfracturesuddenlywhensubjectedtomechanicalimpactby

powder-makingmachines.Nobrittle,orductile,materialsbycontrast,areharderto

fracture,sincetheyrespondtocomparableamountsofstressbydeformingplastically,that

is,bychangingshapepermanently.Excessenergythatbuildsupinthestrainedmaterialis

expendedindeformationofthematerialratherthaninfracturing.Plasticbehaviorcanalso

beexhibitedbybrittlematerialsastheirparticlesbecomesmallerduringprocessingand

thuslesssusceptibletofracturing.

反义词

28.DISAVOW

A.instigateB.acknowledgeC.envisionD.ameliorateEinculcate

29.FLOURISH

A.loseoutB.catchupC.turnoffD.wasteawayEslowdown

30.HYPERBOLE

A.misdemeanorB.understatementC.imprecationD.concessionE.obstinacy

31.RIVETING

A.appetizingB.enrichingC.wearisomeD.wastefulEharmful

32.DAMN

A.undoB.entreatC.mollifyD.motivateEextol

33.REPROACH

A.sustainB.advanceC.acclaimD.manipulateE.embellish

34.MYOPIA

A.maturityB.prescienceC.promptresponseD.goodfortuneEfinal

event

35.NICE

A.restrainedB.colorlessC.obscureD.impreciseEbalanced

36.LASSITUDE

A.prideB.breadthC.vimD.pompE.valor

37.PUSILLANIMOUS

A.successfulB.sociableC.adeptD.stoutheartedE.trustworthy

38.ABASE

A.aggrandizeB.limitC.defyD.purifyEdestabilize

Section3填空

1.Thescientistfounditpuzzlingthathistheoryencountereddespitewidespread

agreementthatitwas

A.respect...crucial

B.dismissal...simplistic

C.skepticism...unfathomable

D.opposition...indisputable

E.acceptance...comprehensive

2.Therateatwhichsoilcanabsorbwaterwithcontinuouswetting,sothe

longeralasts,orthegreatertherateofprecipitation,thehigherthe

percentageofwaterthatwillflowacrossthegroundasrunoffandenterstreamchannels.

A.rises...deluge

B.diminishes...drought

C.increases...shower

D.decreases...rainstorm

E.stabilizes...thaw

3.Theideasexpressedinthearthistorian'sbookaremorethanonewouldexpect

orthebasisofherrathertreatmentofhersubjectintheopeningpages.

A.compelling...intriguing

B.accessible...recondite

C.hidebound...reactionary

D.insightful...innovative

E.dispassionate...evenhanded

4.Themeetingonenvironmentalissuesproduceddiscussionbutno

commitmentonaplanofaction:themanyuncertaintiessurroundingglobalclimatic

changeandthehugecostofeffortstolimititmadethepolicymakers

A.little...voluble

B.heated...contentious

C.cordial...quarrelsome

D.frustrating...affable

E.interminable...businesslike

5.Artthatenduresoftenmakesaninitiallydisturbingimpact:theprofoundexperiencethat

suchartseekstoprovokenecessarilyengendersacertain___

A.familiarity

B.ennui

C.upheaval

D.intimacy

E.tranquility

6.Thehistoryoffilmreflectstheinherentinthemediumitself:filmcombinesstill

photographstorepresentcontinuousmotionand,whileseemingtopresentlifeitself,can

alsoofferimpossibleanddreamlikeunrealities.

A.trivialities

B.biases

C.constraints

D.paradoxes

E.liabilities

7.Thewithwhichthepoliticianpeppersherspeechesaresomemorablethatmany

peoplethinkofherasbeingfarmorethansheinfactis.

A.superlatives...egalitarian

B.pejoratives...optimistic

C.examples...soporific

D.diatribes...censorious

E.malapropisms...straightforward

类比

8.ANTISEPTIC:DISINFECT::

A.solvent:preserveB.emollient:softenC.tonic:inoculateD.antidote:poison

E.palliative:sensitize

9.DOSE:MEDICINE::

A.beverage:drinkB.medal:awardC.tremor:earthquakeD.ration:food

E.temp:music

10.DITCH:CANYON二

A.landslide:erosionB.boulder:graniteC.weed:vegetationD.burrow:cavern

E.moon:planet

11.AVERSION:DISINCLINATION::

A.assurance:doubtB.adulation:admirationC.evaluation:preference

D.denunciation:avowalE.slander:insincerity

12.AIRTIGHT:LEAK::

A.sporadic:continuityB.incorporeal:importanceC.ancient:relevance

D.arcane:solutionEinvalid:certainty

13.SPURN:CONTEMPT::

A.condone:mercyB.apologize:regretC.vadllate:impression

D.balk:obstructionEendorse:familiarity

14.TEACHER:CLASSROOM::

A.bather:beachB.resident:neighborhoodC.traveler:station

D.child:playgroundEchef:kitchen

15.RESCISSION:LEGISLATION::

A.authorization:retrenchmentB.recantation:testimonyC.attainment:goal

D.cessation:processEacquittal:innocence

16.POLULATION:MORTALITY

A.electorate:abstentionB.workforce:attritionC.traffic:gridlock

D.membership:absenteeismEtaxation:expenditure

反义词

28.DISSIPATE

A.pileupB.sortoutC.illuminateD.hastenE.include

29.TRANSIENT

A.distantB.helpfulC.actualD.violetEeverlasting

30.EXTRANEOUS

A.indeterminateB.modifiedC.accurateD.concealedE.essential

31.SEEMLY

A.banalB.deceitfulC.indecorousD.eclecticEineffectual

32.VIRULENT

A.intermittentB.courteousC.defeatedD.confidentE.salubrious

33.TORRID

A.gloomyB.inertC.icyD.opaqueEsmooth

34.FORMIDABLE

A.enticingB.invigoratingC.ambivalentD.affectionateE.negligent

35.DISCURSIVE

A.politeB.succinctC.floridD.candidE.impassioned

36.EXECRATION

A.misrepresentationB.engrossmentC.requisitionD.approbationEallegiance

37.VICISSITUDINOUS

A.charitableB.immutableC.imitativeD.extrinsicEendearing

38.TENDENTIOUS

A.uncommonB.uncooperativeC.unpretentiousD.unimportantE.unbiased

短文章

late-eighteenth-centurypoliticaleconomistsregardedthespecializationoflaborasa

positivedevelopment,resultinginincreasinglyrefinedproductsandservices.However,to

theircontemporariesinphilosophyandthearts,thisdevelopmentsuggestedsociety's

disintegrationintoconflictinginterests.Thepoliticaleconomistsacknowledgedthatdiverse

occupationsrepresentedcompetingperspectivesonsociety,sincewhatoneknewwasa

functionofwhatonedid,buttheyviewedspecializationasasourceofsocialunity.

Individualswhoproducedonlyoneproductorservicemustdependonothersformostof

theirneeds;this,specializationwasthebasisofsocialcohesion.Thecommongood

dependeduponeveryone'sdependencyguaranteedtheunityandthereforethehealthof

society.Afundamentalproblemwiththisconceptrecognizedeventhen,wasthat

specializationseemedtoprecludeanyone'sbeingabletodemonstratethatthesocietywas

unified.Ifeveryone'sknowledgeofsocietywastiedtospecializedoccupationalinterests,

whowasinapositiontomonitorsociety'soverallfunctioning?

2003年3G笔试题目

类比

1.ADVENTURESOME:CAUTION::

A.tendentious:biasB.convivial:congenialityC.timorous:fear

D.magnanimous:generosityEgluttonous:restraint

2.TAIL:APPENDAGE

A.rib:skeletonB.iris:corneaC.knuckle:fingerD.molar:tooth

E.lobe:ear

3.HAVEN:DANGER

Anirvana:sufferingB.sinecure:experienceCsanctuary:immunity

Dlimbo:uncertaintyEarcadia:quiet

4.MASONRY:BRICKLAYER

Aseminary:theologianBjurisprudence:criminalCpedagogy:studentDmedicine:

doctorEconservatory:musician

5.NOURISH:FOOD

A.warn:safetyB.dehydrate:waterC.waft:airD.circulate:blood

E.finance:money

6.HASTE:PLODDER

A.deception:dupeB.courtesy:boorC.disillusionment:malcontent

D.forbearance:suspectEreluctance:skeptic

7.VINDIGZVTE:BLAME

A.disabuse:misapprehensionB.decry:aspersionC.acquiesce:regret

D.expose:malfeasanceEinvestigate:suspicion

8.OBSTACLE:IMPEDE

A.prediction:convinceB.blandishment:cajoleC.embellishment:praise

D.deficiency:compensateEcompliment:exaggerate

9.MARVEL:QUOTIDIAN

A.deny:maliciousB.exploit:utilitarianC.defuse:controversialD.revere:

ancient

E.recoil:delightful

反义

10.INCAPACITY

A.peculiarityB.abilityC.scarcityD.distinctionEquietness

11.FEROCIOUS

A.reliableB.clearC.saneD.wiseEmild

12.AFFIX

A.selectcarefullyB.makevisibleC.detachD.infectEdilute

13.ASYMMETRY

A.equilibriumB.colorfulnessC.abundanceD.rigorouslogicElackof

information

14.DELEGEFE

A.pursueassiduouslyB.assumeresponsibilityC.withdrawconsent

D.displaypartialityEensurecompliance

15.EVASIVE

A.downcastB.inventiveC.foolishD.frankEdisciplined

16.SACRILEGE

A.piousactionB.resoundingdefeatC.favorablesignD.sensiblechoice

E.expectedevent

17.HIERARCHIC

A.contemporaryB.anachronisticC.subversiveD.nuanced

E.egalitarian

18.FRENETIC

A.unhurriedB.convivialC.unyieldingD.prolificE.pristine

19.OBSOLESCENCE

A.maturityB.pithinessC.incorruptibilityD.currencyEworldliness

20.UNASSAILABLE

A.doubtfulIB.contemptuousC.swiftD.temporaryE.novel

类比

21.BANANA:PEAL

A.flour:siftB.potato:mashC.tomato:sliceD.carrot:dice

E.peanut:shell

22.REFRIGERATOR:PERISHABLES

A.incinerator:debrisB.kiln:potteryC.generator:electricityD.fireplace:wood

E.safe:money

23.BAROQUE:SIMPLICITY

A.circuitous:forthrightnessB.fundamental:indispensabilityC.arrochial:focus

D.ignorant:candorE.feasible:expedience

24.WIRETAP:SURVEILLANCE

A.unmask:distortionB.browbeat:intimidationC.embezzle:enticement

D.punish:exculpation,upbraid:resentment

25.SCRUPULOUS:INTEGRITY

A.affectionate:sentimentalityB.adventurous:strengthC.perceptive:insight

D.cautious:timidityEcreative:genius

26.REVISIONIST:CHALLENGE

A.skeptic:espouseB.conservative:upholdC.obstructionist:renege

D.dissident:corruptEadvocate:compromise

27.AFFABLE:EASE

A.diplomatic:tactB.intrepid:fearC.sanctimonious:respect

D.intransigent:resiliencyE.punctilious:anxiety

28.REPROACHFUL:DISAPPROVAL

A.diffident:confidenceB.modest:servilityC.august:vanity

D.solicitous:indifferenceEplaintive:sorrow

反义

29.RIGMAROLE

A.possibilityB.inflationC.deviousactionD.beautifulmusicE.straightforward

talk

30.VERSED

A.unethicalB.untemperedC.irregularD.inexperiencedEiniquitous

31.INSTINCTIVE

A.narrowB.exaggeratedC.visibleD.deliberateEfierce

32.IMPLIQT

A.unadulteratedB.overtC.abstractD.unequivocalEgermane

33.UBIQUITY

AprobityB.propinquityC.inequityD.disparityErarity

34.FATHOM

A.concludeB.irritateC.focusD.refusetopardonEfindimpenetrable

35.MARGINAL

A.problematicB.proximateC.pivotalD.completeE.immutable

36.OBVIATE

A.yieldB.disentangleC.uniteD.hidefromviewEmakenecessary

37.UNAVAILING

A.abundantB.significantC.usefulD.profligateEconcrete

38.CACHET

A.sighofconsentB.markofdisapprobationC.gestureofdeferenceD.declarationof

loyaltyEauraofinvincibility

2004年10G笔试题目

SECTION1

ANALOGY:

8.CONSTRICT:DIAMETER

(A)circumvent:space(B)rotate:size(C)plumb:depth(D)elevate:height

(E)truncate:length

9.MAR:FLAWLESS

(A)burnish:dull(B)clean:pristine(C)explain:difficult(D)appraise:valuable

(E)sell:profitable

10.BUCKET:VESSEL

(A)window:glass(B)ladle:tureen(C)car:train(D)room:house

(E)dagger:weapon

11.THICK-SKINNED:CRITICISM

(A)optimistic:disappointment(B)combative:provocation(C)benevolent:praise

(D)supercilious:disdain(E)timorous:anxiety

12.PLUSH:AUSTERITY

(A)tidy:disarray(B)showy:pageantry(C)tacit:silence(D)meek:restraint

(E)inviolate:sanctuary

13.LAXITY:DRACDNIAN

(A)disapprobation:judgment(B)success:amiable(C)ambition:diligent(D)(E)

14.HOBBLE:HALTING

(A)amble:awkward(B)saunter:hesitant(C)slink:furtive(D)traipse:energetic

(E)trudge:stiff

15.ARTLESS:GUILE

(A)fearless:courage(B)heartless:animosity(C)hopeless:gloom

(D)thoughtless:solicitude(E)faultless:perfection

16.OSTENTATION:PRETENTIOUS

(A)indolence:ruminative(B)mendacity:discreet(C)obduracy:tractable

(D)reprobation:conscientious(E)credulity:gullible

ANTONYM:

28.BACKFIRE

(A)moverapidly(B)actfriendly(C)occurwithoutwarning(D)producean

expectedresult旧increaseinunlimitedfashion

29.DEFIANCE

(A)submission(B)suitability(C)precision(D)lackofcontinuity(E)inabilityto

pay

30.FABULOUS

(A)mundane(B)ironic(C)somber(D)novel(E)terse

31.UNDERHANDED

(A)popular(B)spiritual(C)magnanimous(D)forthright(E)sprightly

32.TRIFLE

(A)cooperativeeffort(B)importantmatter(C)unexpectedevent(D)liability

(E)compliment

33.NOTORIOUS

(A)risky(B)unexceptional(C)particular(D)regimented(E)personable

34.PERNICIOUS

(A)benign(B)glamorous(C)frivolous(D)elementary(E)prominent

35.FICTITIOUS

(A)measurable(B)authentic(C)unwarranted(D)believable(E)palpable

36.DENIAL

(A)indictment(B)pronouncement(C)judgment(D)precept(E)avowal

37.DEBAUCHERY

(A)asceticism(B)sophistication(C)unctuousness(D)punctilious(E)reclusiveness

38.WINNING

(A)repellent(B)arcane(C)fatalistic(D)labyrinthine(E)elusive

SECTIONS

ANALOGY:

8.APOTHECARY:MEDIONE

(A)librarian:book(B)farmer:tractor(C)judge:law(D)electrician:wire

(E)butcher:meat

9.ALLAY:INTENSITY

(A)deface:appearance(B)navigate:distance(C)integrate:consistency

(D)discredit:believability(E)insulate:detachment

10.TOWER:EDIFICE

(A)rampart:barrier(B)storage:container(C)home:furniture(D)fabric:clothing

(E)asphalt:highway

11.ACTOR:PLAYBILL

(A)page:novel(B)traveler:guidebook(C)word:sentences(D)ingredient:recipe

(E)photograph:album

12.VITUPERTIVE:REVILE

(A)placative:mollify(B)corrosive:restore(C)elusive:search(D)incisive:sharpen

旧

13.NUGATORY:SIGNIFICANCE

(A)sublime:worthless(B)entrenched:precedent(C)quotidian:regularity

(D)deceptive:plausibility(E)ethereal:substance

14.ENERVATE:STRENGTH

(A)aggrandize:importance(B)exalt:admiration(C)blazon:reputation

(D)repeat:redundancy(E)dispirit:morale

15.SCOLD:DISPLEASURE

(A)instruct:mastery(B)commiserate:sympathy(C)agitate:calm

(D)renounce:consternation(E)challenge:parity

16.RELIABILITY:TRUST

(A)mendacity:disbelief(B)compassion:pity(C)impartiality:bias

(D)sagacity:wisdom(E)inquisitiveness:curiosity

ANTONYM:

28.FEVIVE

(A)acquire(B)diminish(C)hinder(D)count(E)precisely

29.DEBONAIR

(A)charitable(B)uncouth(C)pragmatic(D)punctilious(E)deferential

30.BAFFLE

(A)failtodistinguish(B)betrayemotion(C)actdecisively(D)agree(E)enlighten

31.WARY

(A)unsuspecting(B)unpleasant(C)disappointing(D)deceitful(E)engrossing

32.DAMPEN

(A)proceed(B)reinstate(C)enliven(D)unnerve(E)alleviate

33.WEATHER

(A)deliberatelyignore(B)stealthilyapproach(C)attempttoweaken

(D)failtowithstand(E)strivetounderstand

34.RHETORIC

(A)gratefulacknowledge(B)necessity(C)assistance(D)focus(E)sincere

language

35.CEDE

(A)manageskillfully(B)refusetoyield(C)officiate(D)agglomerate

(E)neglect

36.CAREEN

(A)rejoice(B)initiate(C)remainsilent(D)moresteadily(E)treatharshly

37.LAMENT

(A)conundrum(B)paean(C)prophecy(D)dialogue(E)affront

38.WU

(A)expressive(B)mournful(C)tractable(D)ingenuous(E)credible

2005年6月GRE笔试

1.filthiness:pristineC.compromise:negotiate

A.plenitude:sparseD.mistake:rectify

B.proximity:adjacentE.testimony:verify

C.asymmetry:chaotic

D.protraction:broad8.novice:experience

E.celerity:fleetA.magnate:prestige

B.martinet:authority

2.aggravation:irritateC.dilettante:interest

A.indignation:justifyD.muse:inspiration

B.determination:overcomeE.nonentity:consequence

C.indiscretion:miscalculate

D.culpability:reproach9.tribute:commend

E.perplexity:bewilderA.joke:deliver

B.hint:baffle

3.replenish:dwindlingC.soliloquy:discuss

A.repair:brokenD.donation:indemnify

B.explain:confusedE.caveat:warn

C.prohibit:allowed

D.repel:unwanted10.reciprocate

E.disarm:aggressiveA.avoid

B.resist

4.null:validityC.violateanagreement

A.vapid:insipidityD.failtorepay

B.transparent:clarityE.decreasegreatly

C.rambling:concision

D.purposeful:intent11.marvel

E.pointed:precisionA.feelapathetic

B.losepatience

5.unscrupulous:integrityC.beungrateful

A.intractable:motivationD.actcowardly

B.laconic:honestyE.showfavoritism

C.inhospitable:gratitude

D.pretentious:vanity12.observant

E.miserly:largesseA.obedient

B.blatant

6.applicable:pertinenceC.oblivious

A.prosaic:fopperyD.undemanding

B.audacious:enmityE.uncharitable

C.tendentious:bias

D.irresistible:worthiness13.callousness

E.transient:permanenceA.profligacy

B.adaptability

7.rabble:controlC.sensitivity

A.disease:diagnoseD.robustness

B.enigma:explainE.blamelessness

C.naivety

14.employD.serenity

A.leaveidleE.conformity

B.denyaccess

C.gathertogether18.fair-minded

D.disregardA.eccentric

E.dissolveB.hotheaded

C.equivocal

15.inconsiderableD.partisan

A.toughE.authoritative

B.rigid

C.rude19.heavy-handed

D.weightyA.lighthearted

E.solemnB.deft

C.shrewd

16.erodeD.unfettered

A.reorderE.serendipitous

B.deposit

C.humidity20.decadent

D.disturbA.solitary

E.separateB.perspicacious

C.wholesome

17.gritD.jejune

A.spinelessnessE.prominent

B.congeniality

SECTIONTWO：

21.instruction:mentorB.eminence:scholar

A.opposition:adversaryC.felicity:hedonist

B.exculpation:criminalD.refinement:impresario

C.heroism:leaderE.supremacy:potentate

D.discord:mediator25.gaffe:proper

E.liberty:dictatorA.affectation:ailificial

B.triumph:enviable

22.arable:cultivationC.infraction:permissible

A.intangible:analysisD.bribe:corrupt

B.communicable:treatmentE.custom:alterable

C.edible:consumption

D.variable:surveillance26.character:hieroglyph

E.insuperable:conquestA.agenda:memorandum

23.glower:lookB.definition:glossary

A.minimize:shortenC.letter:signature

B.snarl:speakD.article:newspaper

C.attend:focusE.book:manual

D.apologize:regret

E.dominate:control27.resentful:umbrage

A.obdurate:ambivalence

24.affluence:tycoonB.chagrined:conceit

A.anonymity:benefactorC.reluctant:rowdiness

D.supercilious:hauteurA.sophisticated

E.obeisant:disrespectB.unobtrusive

C.agile

28.balm:soothingD.fearful

A.antibiotic:viralE.sober

B.vapor:opaque

C.nostrum:proven35.stasis

D.anesthetic:astringentA.anger

E.placebo:innocuousB.fantasy

C.affluence

29.deflate:airD.stateofimbalance

A.subjugate:independenceE.absence