The (i)___________of dissociative disorder sections in commonly used general psychiatric screening instruments has led to the (ii)___________of dissociative disorders in large-scale epidemiological studies for many decades. Although studies using specific instruments have began to correct this lack, the inclusion of testing for dissociative disorders in future general psychiatric screening studies is (iii)___________for prevention of false negative diagnosis in future research, will facilitate better differential diagnosis between dissociative and other psychiatric disorders, and will also help to gather detailed information.

Blank I	Blank II	Blank III
(A) dearth	(D) acquittal	(G) debatable
(B) abundance	(E) justification	(H) fundamental
(C) cofounding	(F) omission	(I) incongruous

Solution

(A) dearth , (F) omission , (H) fundamental

Filling in blank (i) and (ii) is easier if the second sentence is used to help. Since there is a “lack,” dearth (lack) works for blank (i), and omission (something left out) fits blank (ii). The author implies that good things will result from the inclusion of the testing, so fundamental (crucial) works for blank (iii).

That the student’s progress report highlighted his (i)___________nature failed to draw much ire from his parents, for, despite his habitual lateness, his grade point average was (ii)___________.

Blank I	Blank II
(A) dilatory	(D) middling
(B) lackadaisical	(E) exemplary
(C) irreverent	(F) profound

Solution

(A) dilatory , (E) exemplary

The clue for blank (i) is given by the phrase “habitual lateness,” so dilatory (characterized by being late) works. Blank (ii) is supported by the lack of ire (anger) from the parents, so exemplary (excellent) grades would be a good reason to not be upset at his lateness.

In the current economic climate, it has become (i)___________to posit that savvy job-seekers ought to establish at least a year’s worth of experience at any given position, so as to demonstrate their (ii)___________to future employers. Indeed, those who make this suggestion often quote each other in the media in what essentially amount to congratulatory, self-serving articles. Yet these so-called (iii)___________often betray their lack of expertise by then suggesting the omission of jobs that do last less than one year from a job-seeker’s resume.

Blank I	Blank II	Blank III
(A) vital	(D) steadfastness	(G) dilettantes
(B) problematic	(E) perversity	(H) pundits
(C) popular	(F) vigor	(I) stalwarts

Solution

(C) popular, (D) steadfastness, (H) pundits

The clue for blank (i) is found in the second sentence—if those who make the suggestion to establish a year of experience often write congratulatory articles about others who do the same, then popular is a logical fit. For blank (ii), having a year’s worth of experience would demonstrate steadfastness (loyalty). For blank (iii), the author’s use of “so-called” supports pundits (experts) because he continues to criticize them, and implies that only they
think they are experts.

The (i)___________manner by which the poet conducted his personal life lay in sharp contrast to his public persona: on a brightly lit stage, in front of an appreciative crowd, he displayed (ii)___________that cheered even the gloomiest souls.

Blank I	Blank II
(A) methodical	(D) a despondency
(B) morose	(E) an enormity
(C) meagerness	(F) a jocundity

Solution

(B) morose, (F) a jocundity

Start with blank (ii). The clue for that blank is “cheered even the gloomiest souls,” so jocundity (a joking, mirthful manner) fits. Since the poet’s personal life is in sharp contrast to his public persona (image), the word for the blank must be the opposite of the second blank. Therefore, a word like morose (gloomy) makes sense.

After the board meeting, it became apparent that the union’s opposition to more restrictive regulations had strengthened, making implementation of those regulations more___________.

(A) transparent

(B) challenging

(C) fluid

(D) intelligible

(E) unnecessary

Solution

(B) challenging
If the union’s opposition to the regulations grew stronger, then implementing (carrying out) those regulations would have become more challenging.

As expected, the archaeological dig uncovered only___________tools; the ancient tribe being studied had been known to have only primitive hunting and gathering skills.

(A) callous

(B) recalcitrant

(C) intractable

(D) intangible

(E) rudimentary

Solution

(E) rudimentary

If the tribe had been known to only have “primitive” skills, then it makes sense that only rudimentary (crude) tools were discovered.

Improvement in the quality of basic demographic data and the care with which it is managed may yield more (i)___________information as time moves forward, which will greatly enhance the ability to prove and disprove extreme age claims. Given human nature, however, and a number of the modern and historic sources of age misreporting, age validation will continue to need to be (ii)___________part of valid exceptional longevity research. Even areas thought to have complete birth registration have seen problems with immigrant cases, unreported deaths, pension fraud, and the like. The older the alleged age of a longevity claim, the more (iii)___________must be the validation procedure.

Blank I	Blank II	Blank III
(A) veritable	(D) an ineffable	(G) consummate
(B) incredulous	(E) a requisite	(H) cavalier
(C) incredible	(F) a dire	(I) jackleg

Solution

(A) veritable,(E) a requisite, (G) consummate

Blank (i) is explained by the part of the sentence after it, specifically, “which will greatly enhance the ability… . ” So, veritable (true; correct) information makes the rest of the sentence logical. Blank (ii) is explained by the preceding portion of the next sentence “But given human nature … age misreporting,” which implies that there is a problem that can be solved with age validation, which is therefore a requisite (necessary) process. Blank (iii) is explained by the sentence containing blank (ii), which mentions “exceptional longevity research.” Therefore, it is logical that these claims need a significant validation procedure, making consummate (complete) a good choice, and the only choice that could work (cavalier means dismissive and jackleg means lacking skill).

It is unsurprising that the recent (i)___________of historical novels is due to the fragmenting of some of our traditional historical narratives. New documents have acted as amplifiers for heretofore unheard voices, and many authors have (ii)___________the opportunity to turn a light toward some of the darker corners of the past.

Blank I	Blank II
(A) want	(D) forsaken
(B) rash	(E) misapprehended
(C) void	(F) recognized

Solution

(B) rash , (F) recognized

The use of “many” authors provides a clue for blank (i), so rash (large number) is supported. For blank (ii), logically, if the new documents have amplified voices that were previously unheard, it makes sense that the authors have recognized the opportunity to write about these voices.

In assaying the quality of a high school’s academic curriculum, it has become commonplace and even (i)___________to discredit the people who argue in favor of more progressive subjects. Indeed, those who most (ii)___________criticize “new-age” administrators are often the most heralded among their peers.

Blank I	Blank II
(A) fortuitous	(D) incisively
(B) outmoded	(E) lamely
(C) fashionable	(F) jocosely

Solution

(C) fashionable, (D) incisively

The clue for blank (i) is found in the second sentence, since those who criticize new-age administrators are heralded, making fashionable a good fit. Since there is a logical connection between criticizing and being heralded, incisively (sharply) is a good fit for the second blank

Despite the typical characterization of art forgery as the realm of the (i)___________, some recent papers have underscored the artistry present in counterfeit pieces and ignored or made light of the inherent criminality. Needless to say, many critics have (ii)___________these papers, saying their authors lack the ethics and good sense to be taken seriously.

Blank I	Blank II
(A) craven	(D) lambasted
(B) reprobate	(E) extolled
(C) covetous	(F) jackleg

Solution

(B) reprobate, (D) lambasted

The word despite signifies a shift, and so blank (i) must be a word like reprobate (evil) because the papers have ignored the criminality of forgery. The most helpful clue for blank (ii) is that the critics say the papers’ authors “lack (the) ethics and good sense,” so it makes sense that they lambasted (vigorously attacked) the papers.

In a world where technological impasses are hurdled with greater and greater rapidity, it comes as no surprise that any given___________does not merit much concern.

(A) quagmire

(B) discernment

(C) fecundity

(D) misinterpretation

(E) imperilment

Solution

(A) quagmire

If impasses (obstacles with no obvious solution) are hurdled (overcome) with rapidity (speed), then it would not be surprising that a quagmire (difficult position) would not be worrisome.

The anthropologist discovered that because direct insult in the society carried with it a high risk of physical conflict, most slights were___________rather than spoken.

(A) averred

(B) allayed

(C) dispersed

(D) purported

(E) insinuated

Solution

(E) insinuated
If direct insults are dangerous, it makes sense that slights (insults) are insinuated (hinted at) instead of declared.

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