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GRE Verbal Reasoning QUESTION #8028
Question 1
Poe's _______ reviews of contemporary fiction, which often find great merit in otherwise _______ literary gems, must make us respect his critical judgment in addition to his well-known literary talent.
  • insightful .. unappreciated✔️
  • thorough .. completed
  • petulant .. unpopular
  • enthusiastic .. acclaimed
Correct Answer Explanation
The sentence says we should respect his critical judgment — implying he spotted value others missed. Insightful...unappreciated fits perfectly: his reviews were insightful (showing deep understanding) and he recognized unappreciated works. 'Enthusiastic...acclaimed' contradicts the idea of discovering overlooked gems.