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Unveiling the Power of GRE Words In Context: A Comprehensive Guide for Test Prep Success

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The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a standardized test that is required for admission to graduate programs in many fields. The GRE assesses verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing skills. The verbal reasoning section of the GRE includes a variety of question types, including Text Completion, Sentence Equivalence, and Reading Comprehension. Words In Context (WIC) questions are a type of Text Completion question that test your ability to infer the meaning of a word or phrase based on its context.

WIC questions can be challenging, but they are also an important part of the GRE. By understanding how to approach WIC questions, you can improve your score on the verbal reasoning section of the GRE.

WIC questions present you with a sentence or paragraph with one or more blanks. You are then given a list of words or phrases and asked to choose the one that best completes the sentence or paragraph. The correct answer is the word or phrase that is most consistent with the meaning of the surrounding text.

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For example, consider the following WIC question:

> The new employee was a quick learner, and he quickly mastered the ________ of the job.

(A) rudiments (B) complexities (C) nuances (D) intricacies

The correct answer is (A) rudiments. The word "rudiments" means "the basic principles or elements of something." This meaning is consistent with the context of the sentence, which is about a new employee who quickly mastered the basics of the job.

There are a few strategies that you can use to approach WIC questions:

Read the sentence or paragraph carefully. Make sure that you understand the meaning of the surrounding text. This will help you to narrow down your choices.
Identify the part of speech of the missing word or phrase. This will help you to eliminate words or phrases that are not grammatically correct.
Consider the context of the sentence or paragraph. What is the topic of the passage? What is the author's tone? This information can help you to infer the meaning of the missing word or phrase.
Eliminate the answer choices that are obviously wrong. This will leave you with a smaller number of choices to consider.
Choose the answer choice that is most consistent with the meaning of the surrounding text.

Here are a few tips that can help you to improve your WIC score:

Build your vocabulary. The more words you know, the better you will be at inferring the meaning of words in context.
Practice WIC questions. The best way to improve your WIC score is to practice. There are many practice questions available online and in GRE prep books.
Take timed practice tests. This will help you to improve your pacing and to learn how to manage your time effectively on test day.

WIC questions are an important part of the GRE. By understanding how to approach WIC questions, you can improve your score on the verbal reasoning section of the GRE. With practice, you can develop the skills that you need to succeed on WIC questions and achieve your GRE goals.

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