Vocab Victory
What does “alleviate” mean?
To make something less severe or painful.
What is 25% of 60?
15
What’s the main purpose of a GRE reading passage question?
To test comprehension and critical reasoning.
Fill in the blank: The professor’s lecture was so ___ that even the most attentive students began to nod off.
Tedious.
What does “PA” stand for?
Physician Assistant.
Use “meticulous” in a sentence related to healthcare.
The PA student was meticulous when reviewing patient charts.
Simplify: (x²y³)(x³y⁴).
x⁵y⁷.
If a passage presents opposing viewpoints, what structure is it likely using?
Compare/contrast.
Choose the pair that best completes the sentence: “Although the drug appeared promising, the researchers were ___ about its efficacy.”
Skeptical or cautious.
Which GRE skill is most useful in writing your PA school personal statement?
Analytical writing — organizing clear, persuasive arguments.
What is a synonym for “ephemeral”?
Short-lived or fleeting.
If a student scores 160 on Quant and 155 on Verbal, what is their average?
(160 + 155)/2 = 157.5.
Inference questions ask you to…?
Draw logical conclusions not directly stated.
What type of GRE question asks for two words that both fit a blank?
Sentence Equivalence.
What is a strong GRE study strategy for busy pre-PA students?
Short daily sessions with mixed question types.
Define “ambivalent.”
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas.
A recipe calls for a 2:5 ratio of sugar to flour. If you have 10 cups of flour, how many cups of sugar do you need?
4 cups.
What is the best strategy for tackling long GRE passages?
Skim for main ideas, read carefully for details in question areas.
Fill in: “The intern’s ___ nature made her a favorite among patients.”
Amiable or compassionate.
Relate a GRE quantitative concept to healthcare data.
Understanding ratios and percentages helps interpret lab values and medication dosages.
Which of the following means “to criticize severely”? (a) Laud, (b) Castigate, (c) Bolster, (d) Advocate
b) Castigate.
Solve for x: 2x + 7 = 19.
x = 6.
True or False: You should read the passage before the questions.
False — reading questions first can help you target key details.
Define “anachronism” and use it in a sentence.
Something out of its proper time; “Using a pager in a modern hospital is an anachronism.”
Create a GRE-level sentence using the word “benevolent” related to medicine.
“The benevolent clinician volunteered at the free clinic every weekend.”